Alloy Wheels...

[Cara]

Just wondering what a sensible size alloy wheel would be to go for if I was to fit some new wheels to my Cooper S. Its a 52 plate. Would I have any rubbing problems with 19's or would the best option be to go for a set of 18's?

Also what width?

Thanks.

:D

[james f]

19's are far too big for a mini imo better of with 18's widest track i think is 18 x 7 althought im not totaly sire but its more about the actual off set as the oem rims all have a very close ofset

[Cara]

I would be keeping the std wheels aswell so the other set would be purely for looks.

I have seen the Replica MN01 - 18" John Cooper Worx wheels advertised for a good price. So these are a possibility in 18"

[james f]

any 18s will be fine as long as there not to wide its just that on 19's you would get loads off rubbing and well imo look a bit daft as 18s tend to siut the mini jsut right

[nylo]

I've got the polished 18" JCWs on my S, and I've had no problems at all. You can feel most bumps in the road, but I found with the JCW suspension, this helps a lot too :)

[Craig]

18" wheels with 215/35/18 is about as wide as you want to go... if you go any wider, then it may protrude outside the arch and then the boys in the blue would probably want a word..;)

It all depends on the offset, but if your buying MINI wheels, then it won't be a problem..:approve:

[T6 KFR]

I have 18" on my mini and they are perfect. Go for the 18", dont go any bigger .

18" on mini's looks the dogs bollocks

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by T6 KFR

I have 18" on my mini and they are perfect. Go for the 18", dont go any bigger .

18" on mini's looks the dogs bollocks


and we are STILL waiting on the pics you promised Kev...;):D

[T6 KFR]

I know dude:I, spent few hours cleaning her on friday and was meaning to take some pics then...but forgot:disapprove:

I WILL GET PICS UP ASAP :D

[Craig]

I'll hold you to that..:D

[zimbo]

I had 18s on my car but they are now off for the winter and car is back onto the original tiny wheels. Am thinking bout selling the 18s I have now and will be trying some different alloys this year hopefully :D

[Cara]

Thanks for all the replies :D

Looks like it will either be 18's or 17's then.

[PACMAN]

now all you need to do is choose a sytle of Alloy wheel :p:D:D

[Ivano]

The polished 18" JCW alloys look superb. I have them too!!!

Ivano


quote:Originally posted by nylo

I've got the polished 18" JCWs on my S, and I've had no problems at all. You can feel most bumps in the road, but I found with the JCW suspension, this helps a lot too :)

[AeroJonny]

ask fireman01, he's got 19" rs-gt's and i think they look th dog's:D