Roll call - 8"+ wide wheels
#926
I was wondering this same thing. C4's are 17x8 ET 45. When you add them to your cart it says "Aggressive fitment. Will require fender modification for proper clearance."
Anyone have any photos of this size wheel? I tried willtheyfit.com and it says it will stick out about .85 inches and be .6 inches closer to the strut. (11 r56s on stock suspension)
Anyone have any photos of this size wheel? I tried willtheyfit.com and it says it will stick out about .85 inches and be .6 inches closer to the strut. (11 r56s on stock suspension)
Last edited by sherman89; 01-13-2017 at 03:36 AM.
#927
#928
if this is directed towards me, no I have not had any rub but I'm on very stiff springs. I have -2 degrees camber up front and probably the same out back never measured it
#930
#932
I have 2 sets of these, 5mm in rear if I run 205/55/15 and 10mm both ends if I run 225/45/15. I might be able to get away with less spacer with 225 but I have not measured
#934
#935
The 15 inch will not lower the car itself as the goal is to maintain circumference and diameter so that the speedometer and tachometer are accurate. If you decrease the circumference and diameter you will lower the car to the ground but will increase wheel gap - the distance between the top of the tire and the wheel arch. You also effect the speedo and tach as a smaller tire rotates greater per mile or more often. Then you would need lowering springs to lower the wheel arch to the top of the tire. Or you could invest in coil overs that would accomplish the same. A smaller diameter is great for acceleration too as it turns faster due to the smaller circumference. You could lower your car by using the stock size tire - 204/40/17. This will slightly increase wheel gap but it will be at OEM measurements. The 15 inch tire has a greater side wall which will flex more in corners as well. It rides much smoother though than the 17's. I hope that this helps you.
#936
The 15 inch will not lower the car itself as the goal is to maintain circumference and diameter so that the speedometer and tachometer are accurate. If you decrease the circumference and diameter you will lower the car to the ground but will increase wheel gap - the distance between the top of the tire and the wheel arch. You also effect the speedo and tach as a smaller tire rotates greater per mile or more often. Then you would need lowering springs to lower the wheel arch to the top of the tire. Or you could invest in coil overs that would accomplish the same. A smaller diameter is great for acceleration too as it turns faster due to the smaller circumference. You could lower your car by using the stock size tire - 204/40/17. This will slightly increase wheel gap but it will be at OEM measurements. The 15 inch tire has a greater side wall which will flex more in corners as well. It rides much smoother though than the 17's. I hope that this helps you.
Ben
#937
#938
R56. I still haven't bought tires or spacers. Can't decide between 205 or 225, and 5mm spacers or 10mm. I'm trying to figure out the best way to go about everything, and to make everything fit with minimal rubbing. The tire diameter will be about 1.25" smaller than stock but the car will also be on coilovers.
#939
#942
OK guys please help me archive what is in my mind. I just don't like the way my wheels fill the wheelwell.
What I have in mind is to get as close to struts and fill in all the way to the edge of arch, I have some xxr 17x8.25 et22 running 215x45x17'shoes in the back and 205x45x17 front. But it's just not right nor it came out the way I like them.yes they poke a little but look narrow because of the tire size,like to go as wide as tires I can get, my Megan euros came in today so I need help with correct wheels and et.with coilovers maybe a little negative camber for no rubbing.sorry for bad pics.
Thx
Ben
What I have in mind is to get as close to struts and fill in all the way to the edge of arch, I have some xxr 17x8.25 et22 running 215x45x17'shoes in the back and 205x45x17 front. But it's just not right nor it came out the way I like them.yes they poke a little but look narrow because of the tire size,like to go as wide as tires I can get, my Megan euros came in today so I need help with correct wheels and et.with coilovers maybe a little negative camber for no rubbing.sorry for bad pics.
Thx
Ben
Last edited by Bnourai; 02-15-2017 at 09:35 AM.
#943
OK guys please help me archive what is in my mind. I just don't like the way my wheels fill the wheelwell. What I have in mind is to get as close to struts and fill in all the way to the edge of arch, I have some xxr 17x8.25 et22 running 215x45x17'shoes in the back and 205x45x17 front. But it's just not right nor it came out the way I like them.yes they poke a little but look narrow because of the tire size,like to go as wide as tires I can get, my Megan euros came in today so I need help with correct wheels and et.with coilovers maybe a little negative camber for no rubbing.sorry for bad pics. Thx Ben
#944
It occasionally hits the arch in a strong dip.
If I can calculate correctly rim size 8 et40 should take me 15mm closer to struts and retracts by 21mm from the curent 29mm living only 1mm from inside the arch allowing me to lower the car with coilover.
Ben
#947
#948
im looking into buying some wheels very soon and i cant find anything about a 2002 base model mini cooper fitment. Im looking on putting 17x8.25 on all fours and idk if theyll rub or scrape. I do have a fender roller and i plan on putting a 1.25" drop on it as well. Any help?
#950
Additionally you could roll the fender if necessary.
You must install the rim on your car BEFORE buying it and check internal clearance too