F55/F56 16" or 17" wheels?

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Feb 11, 2015 | 07:56 AM

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you may need spacers if you want to go wider than 205; there isn't a lot of clearance between the tire and suspension in the front.

Dec 29, 2017 | 08:43 AM

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15" or 16" good for winter. Or if you have a F56 Cooper ( NON S ) you can get factory steelies for winter.

http://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_F56_Cooper_Base_Genuine_MINI_Steel_wheels_5x1 12_Bolt_Pattern_15x5_55_Winter_Wheels_2014_2015/

Mfg Part# 36116851510

Summer 17 or 18" look nice.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ch-wheels.html

Thanks and good luck on the choices.

The steel wheels are back in stock!

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Dec 29, 2017 | 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by WarpedTrekker

I kind of like the 16" Silver Loop Spoke. But isn't 195/55 a little narrow? My older Accord had 205/60-16's and I always thought the width was a little narrow. Dealer near me only has 17's to test drive and view. How do the 16's look and handle?

FWIW, smaller wheels & tires generally weigh less and will provide better overall handling. Unsprung weigh is a performance drain. If you can find a nice looking 16 that weighs less grab them. I swapped out my 17 Tentacles for 17 Enkei RPf1 and Condi Extreme DW's and shaved 32 lbs of unsprung weight (8lbs off each corner) - which equated to a 10WHP and 11 wheel torque gain.