Suspension and 17" alloys

Results 1 to 7 of 7
  1. 21st May 2013, 07:52 PM #1
    symo29
    Guest
    Folks

    I have put some Mini 17" alloys on my R56 One D, and was wondering whether or not spacers are required or whether they are fine.

    I have looked at the front suspension strut and it seems to be very close to the tyre.

    It's not touching the tyre but its around a finger width from the tyre.

    Is this normal? I was looking for another mini to check the distance but can't find one just now
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 21st May 2013, 08:49 PM #2
    Craig
    Craig is offline
    MINI Obsessed Craig's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Central Scotland, United Kingdom
    Car
    2007 R52 S "Sh**ey White" & 2016 Skoda Yeti "Daily"
    Posts
    17,234
    No problem with 17" wheels on a one. Are they genuine mini wheels? If not what make and offset are they ?? Never had an issue with touching suspension. The problem is normally with bigger discs and clearance for wheels...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 21st May 2013, 09:12 PM #3
    symo29
    Guest
    They are genuine 17" S spokes bought them off saltire in Aberdeen

    I'm guessing that because the suspension arm moves with the alloy there shouldn't be a problem. Just wondered what clearance other mini drivers had between the suspension and the tyre/alloy
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 21st May 2013, 09:36 PM #4
    Craig
    Craig is offline
    MINI Obsessed Craig's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Central Scotland, United Kingdom
    Car
    2007 R52 S "Sh**ey White" & 2016 Skoda Yeti "Daily"
    Posts
    17,234
    You'll have no issues with them - I know plenty of people who have used them and also 18"s with no issues
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 22nd May 2013, 02:31 PM #5
    Big Gordy
    Big Gordy is offline
    Big Brake Kit Big Gordy's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Falkirk, Scotland
    Car
    "Tweaked" Mini ONE
    Posts
    5,300
    Quote Originally Posted by Craig View Post
    You'll have no issues with them - I know plenty of people who have used them and also 18"s with no issues
    ^^^^what he says^^^^ I run 15's, 17's and 18's on our Eibach sprung ONE with no issues whatsoever
    "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison

    Mutley - May 2003 Chili Red 'One'


    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 23rd May 2013, 01:12 PM #6
    symo29
    Guest
    Thanks guys, I also had a look at a few other minis and the clearence seems to be the same
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 23rd May 2013, 02:10 PM #7
    Gismo
    Gismo is offline
    Banned
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Pensacola
    Car
    R56 FJCW
    Posts
    17,231
    A finger width is huge compared to some aftermarket wheels.
    You'll have no problems with that at all
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Follow Us
About us
You'll find details of our packed social calendar including MINI Runs, organised car shows, meet-ups for munchies, and other social events. There's also a wealth of information on the three latest generations of the new MINI from BMW, including owners pictures, common fault fixes, "how-to's", owner reviews and a bucket load of advice for all new MINI owners. Whether you have one of the first MINI's from the early 2000's, a second generation R56, or are planning a purchase of a nice shiny new F series, whether your car is a MINI One, a Cooper, Cooper S, JCW or a GP, THIS is the web site for you!