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Finally got around to installing my APEX Race wheels, studs, 5mm spacers and Firestone tires. I wanted to share some details with the forum in case anyone was looking to go bigger than what most other people do, both in width and profile.
I also installed VIP Custom Parts rear control arms. I'm now waiting for the coilovers to arrive. Once those arrive i'll also be installing the M7 25mm rear sway bar and replacing all bushings (available to purchase) with PowerFlex race bushing. we'll see when the coilovers go on, but as of right now there is no rubbing. I may put up to 12mm spacers all around, it will depend how much room we can make with shavings the inside fenders and without going too extreme with the camber (no more than -2.5).
I'll also be vinyl wrapping the car in matte black with matte bronze accents to match my coffee company's branding.
A note on the current height: the car came with the OE sport suspension, so the isn't typical of any MINI stock. The car has raised over time since I have dropped a little over 250 lbs of sprung weight off the car.
Wheel specs:
17x8.5" et40 wheels, 17 lbs each
---> Added 5mm spacers all around, new et is 35 (sits same distance away from strut as stock 18x7.5 wheels)
245/45-17 Firehawk Indy 500 tires, 25 lbs each
---> About 0.3 inches shorter in height compared to the stock 225/45-18 tires
Weight savings from stock: 30 lbs (rotational mass)
You seem to know more about tires than most... I just bought a 2020 CM and want to go from stock 225/45/19 to an 18" wheel.
Im thinking about the Enkei EKM3 (35 offset) with 235/50/18 Michelin AS3 tires. Would that work? 245 would be even better.
I want the widest stance without rubbing or modifications ..Any thoughts or advice appreciated.
