F54 Any Good Aftermarket 18 Inch Wheel Options?
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Any Good Aftermarket 18 Inch Wheel Options?
The one option that my vehicle didn't come through with that I wanted were 18 inch wheels. Unfortunately, buying wheels from MINI over the counter is cost prohibitive.
So, I was wondering if any F54 owners have come across some good aftermarket 18 inch wheels that are MINI specific - i.e. hub centric?
I'm guessing there are little to no aftermarket wheels that offer a MINI specific fitment and rely on centering rings.
Not that there's anything wrong with centering rings, but in my experience it's a sub-optimal fitment.
So, I was wondering if any F54 owners have come across some good aftermarket 18 inch wheels that are MINI specific - i.e. hub centric?
I'm guessing there are little to no aftermarket wheels that offer a MINI specific fitment and rely on centering rings.
Not that there's anything wrong with centering rings, but in my experience it's a sub-optimal fitment.
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Some aftermarkets here, NM eng has a good range, if you have JCW brakes there is only a couple that will fit without spacers, most are hub centric and if they are not we include or state with rings you need.
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2014-Cooper-F56-S-3_Door-B48A20A/Wheels/Aftermarket_Alloys/
More Here:
https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_F54_Alzor_Wheel_Options_23554/
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2014-Cooper-F56-S-3_Door-B48A20A/Wheels/Aftermarket_Alloys/
More Here:
https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_F54_Alzor_Wheel_Options_23554/
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Last edited by ECSTuning; 11-24-2017 at 11:12 AM.
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I haven't checked to see if they have any specific wheels, but good chance of it over at TSW wheels. Yes, they use centering rings, no I haven't ever had an issue with using their particular setup. For the price, I always recommend them.
Hey, if I could find a fitment for my 'toy' below, there is likely an option for our F54's.
Hey, if I could find a fitment for my 'toy' below, there is likely an option for our F54's.
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A quick trip onto Tire Rack's site gives quite a selection of aftermarket rims to look over, quite surprised at the amount of 17-19" options. Of course, you would need to look at the individual makers to see if they use centering rings or if they are machined to the specific hub diameter. I would have to guess most aftermarket rims, unless they are specific to MINI, are going to use centering rings to allow fitment to more vehicles. Personally, I haven't had any issues with centering rings, but then again, I don't take my vehicles with aftermarket wheels to shops (i.e.- I perform all maintenance myself and pay attention to what I am doing).
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A quick trip onto Tire Rack's site gives quite a selection of aftermarket rims to look over, quite surprised at the amount of 17-19" options. Of course, you would need to look at the individual makers to see if they use centering rings or if they are machined to the specific hub diameter. I would have to guess most aftermarket rims, unless they are specific to MINI, are going to use centering rings to allow fitment to more vehicles. Personally, I haven't had any issues with centering rings, but then again, I don't take my vehicles with aftermarket wheels to shops (i.e.- I perform all maintenance myself and pay attention to what I am doing).
#7
Yea, its a shared pattern and bore with some VW/ Audi / Merc but you have to check the offset and widths as those wheels tend to have very low ET and much wider wheels then a MINI wheel well can take.
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The one option that my vehicle didn't come through with that I wanted were 18 inch wheels. Unfortunately, buying wheels from MINI over the counter is cost prohibitive.
So, I was wondering if any F54 owners have come across some good aftermarket 18 inch wheels that are MINI specific - i.e. hub centric?
I'm guessing there are little to no aftermarket wheels that offer a MINI specific fitment and rely on centering rings.
Not that there's anything wrong with centering rings, but in my experience it's a sub-optimal fitment.
So, I was wondering if any F54 owners have come across some good aftermarket 18 inch wheels that are MINI specific - i.e. hub centric?
I'm guessing there are little to no aftermarket wheels that offer a MINI specific fitment and rely on centering rings.
Not that there's anything wrong with centering rings, but in my experience it's a sub-optimal fitment.
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aldo98229 (06-04-2022)
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Wow, that looks great. First F54 JCW Clubman I have seen with NM wheels, we carry those and they are linked above. Great choice.
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Gabe, from Motoringfile, is actually using the same gunmetal ones as the summer setup on the Melting Silver F54 they have on loan from MINIUSA.
Last edited by 03mini-S; 02-12-2017 at 02:54 PM.