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- Rota RB 16x7 +40 DOES NOT fit. (No surprise there, but I thought I'd try.)
- Rota RB 17x7.5" +45 DOES NOT fit, but might with a 5mm spacer.
- Linea Corse MC 18x8" +45 DOES NOT fit, but will with a 3mm spacer.
Much thanx, but Awe... serious bummer on the results of the RB... I had my heart set on it. I don't think I want to use spacers as that'll increase the scrub radius and thus torque steer. ..SVNs are pretty kewl I guess!
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Stock Challenge wheels are 40.0 lbs as weighed by Mach V's postal scale.
I'll add that Dan and I are almost positively sure 17" BBS RV-F will clear the Brembo's easily. I have a set that are itching to go on.
So Mach V Dan - what did you think driving mine with my "squishy" suspension? :-)
Wow, didn't realize that they're that heavy. Are the wheels at FastMINI particularly light, or are the Challenge-spoke wheels particularly heavy? Or both?
I've corrected my earlier post to reflect that's the weight of wheel and tire.
17" Wheel + Tires at 40lbs is quite good! Surprised the run-flats are that light (18lbs). I guess it's because they're kinda narrow compared to what I'd been used to.
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Stock Challenge wheels and tires are 40.0 lbs as weighed by Mach V's postal scale.
42.0, actually.
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So Mach V Dan - what did you think driving mine with my "squishy" suspension? :-)
Comfortable!
Mine is a lot stiffer (I've got OEM Sport shocks, and our Mach V springs on it.) I do like the slot-car handling of the lowered car, but there's something to be said for a compliant ride. Like the times when I can't hear my passengers because the road is bumpy and their speech comes out all stuttery? Then I wish for the soft factory springs and non-sport shocks.
Mach V Dan, i'm loving the Rota torque, matte blk w/ red accent!! Those would be smoking on my PW/Blk JCW clubman. I'll be needing winter tires soon, just trying to justify the Wheels. Besides, i do like the Challenge spoke. Decisions, decisions
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I'd like to find some that will fit over that brake setup. I run 16's on r compounds for track events now....running 16's makes a huge difference in our MCS on the track. Please keep us informed on your findings. Thanks
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It might be possible with the right rim contour and if you kept the wheel weights towards the inside or on the rim lip, but a 16" wheel would be a very tight fit! There is barely any clearance between the brake caliper's outer edge and the inside rim surface even with 17s (OEM wheels anyway).
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hey mach v dan can you post up some pics of the slip streams mounted with tires on ? also kind sir do you have the weight of the wheel and tire combo? im trying to plan ahead for my next mini . colors etc. im thinking of pepper white with black wheels. thank you sir for any help.
hey mach v dan can you post up some pics of the slip streams mounted with tires on ? also kind sir do you have the weight of the wheel and tire combo? im trying to plan ahead for my next mini . colors etc. im thinking of pepper white with black wheels. thank you sir for any help.
Sorry, I don't have a pic handy of a MINI with Slipstreams on it, but search these forums and you should be able to find some.
Wheel + tire is going to vary based on tire weight, but the wheels are 18.15 pounds each.
I like the first ones the best....I decided to paint my gloss or matt black, not sure yet. When I get my car at the shop I will see what will look best.
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I had my heart set on it. I don't think I want to use spacers as that'll increase the scrub radius and thus torque steer. ..SVNs are pretty kewl I guess!
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