Anybody have a MC with 17" S-Lite wheels on it?

 

Yep, I do.

 

Hmmmmmmm, that looks very much like an '05 rather than an '07.......very nice though !

 

The same applies to the 07.

 

I thought you couldn't put R50/53 wheels on an R56?

 

But you can put 07 MCS wheels on an 07 MC. I think that was the question.

 

Sorry I misunderstood. I thought the original question was:

"2007 MC with S-Lite Wheels
Anybody have a MC with 17" S-Lite wheels on it?"

Which reads to me: "is there a 2007 MC with S-Lites (R85s - Made for R53) wheels?" I didn't think they made S-Lites for the R56. Didn't they change them to Crown Spokes?

 

You may be right. Maybe I mis-read it.

 

No. No. No. I call dibs on the mis-read.

 

Not looking for smoke of flames guys, just pointing out the 2007 thing, I swear I saw the old S-lites, hold on, quick check to miniusa and yes they show r85's in chrome....and they can be put on a MC !

I myself love these wheels, really gives the MC/MCS the "Mini look"

Cheers,

Mike

 

So did you answer your own question?

 

I wish they offered the traditional non chrome...I'd be all over those!

 

I've been reading in other threads (wheels/tires) that this isn't necessarily correct - the R56 uses slightly larger lug nuts, but that the R50/R53 STOCK wheels will all fit without a problem - but some aftermarket wheels won't accept the larger lug nuts.

It could be I got this impression because that is what I want to be true - I'm planning on putting the s-lites I removed from my old R53 onto the wifes' new Clubman when it arrives.

 

So....the question remains: Has anyone ACTUALLY installed R84 S-Lites on their 07+ MC or MCS? Can we see some photos?

As an alternative to factory wheels, does anyone know of a company doing knockoffs of the R84? I checked Tire Rack and Discount and didn't see anything there.

I really would LOVE a set for my up-and-coming '08 MC (which I ordered with 16" bridge spokes) to put summer rubber on them. They are a SHARP looking wheel!

 

Ditto that

 

I purchased 17" s-lites from a fellow Mini club owner. I think his is an '04.

Fits the '07 MC just fine. I moved the TPMS valves to the 17" rims from the stock 15" wheels. Put 205/45/17's on it.

Very pleased ... No rubbing. Handles better. Even more of the go cart feel. There is more road noise and it's a more harsh ride, but that's to be expected going to these tires.

It's my understanding that the '06 and earlier have 12 mm lug/studs and the '07 and later have 14 mm. The S-lites for the 06 and earlier take 14mm just fine. Some of the aftermarket wheels may not work. The bolt pattern is 4x100 for all.

 

In case anyone wants to see how it looks (great, IMO!), I have a photo in my gallery.... click along past my red R53 JCW MCS (the S-lites are now winter shoes) to my old pepper white R56 MC. As sbiel writes above, they fit with no issues at all. I had purchased them from a forum member that took them off their 2006 JCW when they upgraded to JCW wheels

I know the OP didn't ask about how they drive but I'll offer up my experience as FYI in case others choose to go this route: the weight of the S-lites is legendary and it is something to consider if putting them on an MC. They look fabulous, absolutely and without doubt, but MC acceleration and steering response as well as vertical suspension movement (i.e., ride) over rough pavement suffers very noticeably compared to OEM 15" wheels. On the other hand, as sbiel also posts above, the "weighty" feel it gives the steering is a definite gain in driver satisfaction as it improves one of the weak points of the R56, namely steering feel, and the end result is the car does end up feeling more "classically sporty". Nevertheless, you will be amazed how much quicker an MC gets when you take the gorgeous S-lites back off and swap to lighter 15's and how much more nimble the car feels (poorer steering feel notwithstanding) with less unsprung weight. So pros and cons, as with most things.

 

 

Recently mounted General UHp tires that provide an awesome ride.