Some advice Please

[SuperCooperS]

Peter vardy told me this morning that if I went for the 18inch JCW wheels I have been discussing with you guys.. that there would be a small additional cost for wheel allignment/ camber and to stop the steering piston going to full lock, to prevent the wheels catching as they are bigger.. this to me would make sense if the suspension is lowered with restricted room under the arches.. but i dont see any additional work as a requirment as the wheels going on are just an inch bigger and with the standard suspension creating no issues....

[AndyP & Lenore]

We had the exact wheels you're talking about on and we didn't put the modification on our R56 and had no problems at all. But I think you may be struggling to get a MINI dealer supply and fit those wheels without fitting the steering limiter - even though in my opinion and experience it's not required.

A.:D

[SuperCooperS]

cool.. ill keep that in mind and tell them when im speaking to them this comming week.. how much does the steering limiter actually stop the wheels from turning.. and do your wheels ever catch or anything since you dont have that done?

[The Dogfather]

Have you considered aftermarket? Just playing devil’s advocate.

Surely something like the Ultraleggeras or maybe Rota SDMs would look pretty good?

http://www.mini-power-forum.ch/attachment.php?attachmentid=655&d=1181935261

http://www.rotashop.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Mini-on-sdm.jpg

[Craig]

the steering limiter is OTT imho.... I had 18's on my R53 and my R56 and never had any issue with rubbing.... Just buy the wheels and tyres from them and fit them yourself ;)

[SuperCooperS]

Cheers Craig...what does the limiter actually look like and how does it work.. since its apparent so crutial?

[SuperCooperS]

Vidal im not convinced lol... was that your mini with the gold coloured rims or was yours the grey one?

[Craig]

Cheers Craig...what does the limiter actually look like and how does it work.. since its apparent so crutial?

nae idea if Im honest Stephen, wouldn't let them fit one... ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

I've no idea what it looks like but it was fitted to the red R53 we bought from Grassicks as the previous owner had already fitted 18" JCW wheels. I found it limited my steering a lot and I didn't like it.

A.

[The Dogfather]

Vidal im not convinced lol... was that your mini with the gold coloured rims or was yours the grey one?

Neither, mine was a Clubbie S. I’ll try an dig out a shot of it with the OZ ultraleggeras on.

[Craig]

what I would say Stephen is dont worry about it not being fitted, it will not cause problems with your mini....

[The Dogfather]

Neither, mine was a Clubbie S. I’ll try an dig out a shot of it with the OZ ultraleggeras on.

This is my old car - ND58DWM….. it had 17” OZ wheels

http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt268/BarryMcGinlay/DSC02294.jpg

There’s more pics of it with the OZ wheels in the Highland Tour II thread here from this page onwards (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?17915-TwR-II-The-Highland-Tour-This-weekend/page32&highlight=highland+tour)

[SuperCooperS]

cheers Craig and guys for the info.. much appreciated, I couldnt tell you if there was a limiter fitted to my 7 with the 18 diamnd cuts, it was my first mini and did even think about things like that or know.. so probably just assumed it was suppose dto be the way it was whatever set up it had.

Vidal.. car looks tidy.. suits those wheels

[Sportspack Mark]

no need, it'll be grand!