I currently have the OEM webspokes w/ the stock run flats on a early build 06 MCS. I was hoping you guys could help me out. I am interested in getting the Racing Hart 17 x 7 but would like to keep my stock runflats w/ stock suspension (trying to keep the cost down ).

Im clueless when it comes to wheels all I know is that the MINI's have a 4x100 lug pattern. So what kind of offset is needed or required? Would a 40mm offset work? Or should it be within a 45-48mm offset, again with the stock tires and suspension in mind. Thanks.

 

It looks like the wheels im interested in have a 40mm offset. Will they work with the stock tires? The place Ill be buying from can customize the offsets. So what the ideal offset and will they work with the stock 205/45 runflats?

 

40 should be a very nice offset for the wheels you are looking at

 

Thanks Rally,

So no rubbing on a 40mm offset w/ my stock tires and suspension will occur?

 

40mm is getting close, but under normal conditions you shouldn't have any rubbing. Just keep in mind that with a 40mm you probably won't be able later upgrade to a 215/40 or 45, or change the susspension without the chance of rubbing.

 

I know someone with 17x7s et37 (wider than et40) and its slammed without much problem

If you are worried about rubbing and your store can go custom...just have them get you a set that is et45....5mm should be a nice safe change to absolutely assure that you wont rub if you end up lowering the car

I also used to run 17x7's et42 215/45/17s lowered on H&R's and had no problem there.

 

As to your question of what offset to go with, why not the stock offset if the dealer will "build to suit" what's the purpose of changing?

If you were to go for a 7.5 inch rim and a 215 tire then going to a 45 or even a 42 makes sense.

If your plans are to run stock suspension and stock size tires why mess with a good thing.

Hopes this helps...

 

Thanks guys, Very informative!

I figured the factory offset was the way to go at 48mm. Its just that this offset thing is really confusing and I figured I would ask my fellow nam'rs 1st.
Im not sure if it makes a difference but the wheels im interested also has a lip? .

So just for a quick recap. The wheels Im interested in are 17x7 40mm and based on your suggestions it should be fine w/ the stock tires and suspension. But to play it safe the ideal offset should be anywhere between 45mm - 48mm (oem webspoke offset). Right?

 

just installed some wheels with 40 et offset and am running 215-45-17 with no issues

 

If I may quote RallyMINI:
If you are worried about rubbing and your store can go custom...just have them get you a set that is et45....

If I may quote qluber:
just installed some wheels with 40 et offset and am running 215-45-17 with no issues

Also to consider is if you plan on a larger tire, say 215/45/17 with a square edge vs rounded edge a little more offset will help eliminate the chance of rubbing.

To sum it up 45 to 48 is perfect, no rubing for stock or plus 1 tires.

Also good for stock or plus 1 tires would be 42 to 45, whatever the mfg. willl build.

If you lower the car you'll need to stay closer to the stock offset. If you don't lower the car you can use a 40 offset.

I ran 215/45/17 Yokohama AVS Sport (square edge) on 17x7 Team Dynamics 45 offset for track days with no rubbing on my stock 2003 MCS.


Hope this helps...