R56 wheel spacers and autocross
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wheel spacers and autocross
We are converting to studs and I was thinking this is the time to add wheel spacers. These are the specs on her 2012 Cooper S wheels.
Offset: 45mm
Backspacing: 5.47" Bolt Pattern: 4-100
Weight: 12.8lbs.
16X6.5
we are running 205/50/16 Direzza Z2's. What is the most spacer we can use without going out of stock class?
Offset: 45mm
Backspacing: 5.47" Bolt Pattern: 4-100
Weight: 12.8lbs.
16X6.5
we are running 205/50/16 Direzza Z2's. What is the most spacer we can use without going out of stock class?
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The allowance is +/-7mm for next year.
I'm pretty sure the stock wheel offset is 48mm, so you've already got 3mm extra offset. You could only use 3mm this year, or 4mm next year.
You'd probably be better off going with 16x7" wheels rather than fiddling with spacers. You're allowed +/-1" diameter from this year, so I went -1" from 17x7.
I'm pretty sure the stock wheel offset is 48mm, so you've already got 3mm extra offset. You could only use 3mm this year, or 4mm next year.
You'd probably be better off going with 16x7" wheels rather than fiddling with spacers. You're allowed +/-1" diameter from this year, so I went -1" from 17x7.
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A spacer reduces the offset number. The site linked below shows OEM ET's of 42 to 48. I don't know of a source for what wheels were factory fitted in what years.
http://minicooper.wikia.com/wiki/OEM_Wheels_and_Tires
http://minicooper.wikia.com/wiki/OEM_Wheels_and_Tires
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