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With all those wheel and tire swapping, do you guys still have the tpms? I was planning to get a set of 18's on my 2010 MCS and dont bother putting tpms but then again I know the sensor in my dash with keep coming on right?
i have kept my tpms, but i change my wheels like every 6 months, and i dont bother putting in the tpms, the light comes on and stays on, you dont even notice it (unless you're really anal about things like that), and you should be able to feel if you're running low on air, useless imo.
With all those wheel and tire swapping, do you guys still have the tpms? I was planning to get a set of 18's on my 2010 MCS and dont bother putting tpms but then again I know the sensor in my dash with keep coming on right?
I don't bother. And yes, the light will come on every day. You get used to it instantly.
i have kept my tpms, but i change my wheels like every 6 months, and i dont bother putting in the tpms, the light comes on and stays on, you dont even notice it (unless you're really anal about things like that), and you should be able to feel if you're running low on air, useless imo.
With a very low-profile tire like you have on 18" wheels on a MINI, the sidewalls are quite stiff. It's very hard to detect that you're low on air until you're REALLY low. If you're going to do without TPMS, check your tire pressure fairly often.
cause I always buy wheels with tires from people on this forum or friends i know, so its a hassle to have the tires removed, sensors inserted, then mount the tires again...
With a very low-profile tire like you have on 18" wheels on a MINI, the sidewalls are quite stiff. It's very hard to detect that you're low on air until you're REALLY low. If you're going to do without TPMS, check your tire pressure fairly often.
--Dan
Mach V
i dont know, i can usually feel when im low on air, i mean i do check it too, but you can still visually see comparing to the rear, which has lost zero air so far..but yeah, checking wouldnt hurt
lemme ask another way....what's the front wheel size and offset?
front and back are the same specs, im not running staggered.
looks like they also come in 15x7 et15 that's going to poke pretty good. you probably don't want to go any further than et30 on stock flares. you can fit et25 in there with some camber and some stretching but i'm not sure what your desired look is and these wheels dont come in that spec.
Alright, many of you guys have 18's (looks awesooooome by the way), is there any rubbing happening? I'm planning to buy a set but worried about rubbing.. What size should I look for on tires and wheels (offset, width, series etc)? Thanks! Oh by the way, I have the 2010 MCS...
2005 MCSa, Rays AM 18x7.5/5Zigen ZR520+ 18x7.5/Work VS-XX Burning Gold 18x7.5 et 45 fr/32 r, Parada Spec 2, Koni 1150 Coilovers, R56 Brembo's with 5mm spacers, Aero Kit fully color-coded, Bond Mini Front Bumper, CF Paddle Shifters with a/m OMP steering wheel, CraftSquare mirrors, Recaro Speed drivers seat, full Arqray exhaust system.
