JCW brakes Vs. R84 X-lite wheels
Hello!
In some days I'll install JCW brake kit to my MCS R53 But after reading OutMotoring I expect some problems with such install: Fits the following wheels without any spacers: R85 17" S-Lite Wheel R87 16" Double Spoke Wheel R90 17" Two Piece Cross Spoke Wheel R91 17" 5-Star Bullet Wheel R95 18" John Cooper Works Wheel R98 17" Web Spoke Wheel R99 17" Double Spoke Wheel In JCW catalog is also written, that such brakes will fit SOME 16 inch original wheels. :sly: Anybody here knows something about compatibility? Spacers will solve my problem? :confused: :confused: :confused: |
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MINI does not officially approve of using X-Lite wheels with JCW brakes, but it has been done successfully. There may be enough manufacturing variance in individual cars and wheels that it could be an issue. Here they are on a GP, with no spacers.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/john-coop...acking-gp.html Attachment 173129 |
Thanx, will try them wihtout spacers...
The car is true GP? Why front seats are so simple? |
they will fit but you will have clearance issues with wheel weights. i have the same wheels and have done alot of looking to find the correct answer here. most people ive talked to ( not many have JCW brakes on 16" x-lites ) shave the wheel weights other wise you can scuff the paint off the caliper.
BTW RKW, looking good :thumbsup: |
You could just have the weights mounted closer to the inside of the wheel.
mb |
JCW brakes Vs. R84 X-lite wheels
Originally Posted by Trekzx
(Post 2240487)
Hello!
In JCW catalog is also written, that such brakes will fit SOME 16 inch original wheels. :sly: It's 3.3 lbs heavier than the x-lites and approved for the JCW brakes. http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/572/thumbs/R94.jpg Hope this helps... |
Originally Posted by Trekzx
(Post 2240518)
The car is true GP? Why front seats are so simple?
Originally Posted by Jhud
(Post 2240604)
BTW RKW, looking good :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by mbcoops
(Post 2240683)
You could just have the weights mounted closer to the inside of the wheel.
mb static balancing can result in 1st order vibrations which isnt a fun rife at all unless you stick to city driving. by shaving the wheel weights ( i know its a PITA ) but you get a much better ride and a truer balance. |
GP0019
Thats funny, the same GP0019 moved to California and kept the GP wheel on no problems at all. Temporary, move to Philly, PA and first thing I got a set of 17s. East Coast not as considerate to road upkeep, especially PA, as California is.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...INI_006_2_.JPG She's in storage |
Bringing this thread back from the dead to help future searches, because it took me forever to find a definitive answer. R84 X-lite wheels will fit over JCW brakes on the R53. Here are some pics. There is about a penny's thickness of clearance between the caliper and the wheel weight.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...314823c168.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...c44f19153d.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...c95a99a0b5.jpg |
Jhud wrote -
Static wheel balance is garbage. Funny, done that way for a LONG (80+ years) time, on larger, heavier tire combinations and worked just fine at speeds well over 200mph ! Mike |
Originally Posted by Rob Hunt
(Post 4418463)
Bringing this thread back from the dead to help future searches, because it took me forever to find a definitive answer. R84 X-lite wheels will fit over JCW brakes on the R53. Here are some pics. There is about a penny's thickness of clearance between the caliper and the wheel weight.
Definitely got to watch those weights...that would make me very worried. |
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