So I was in a constant state of apprehension once I placed an order for my new snow shoes (black painted motegi SP10, 205/45/17 blizzak lm60 rfts, tpms). I was really concerned about wheels fitting over the JCW brakes, and while Tirerack did their best to convince me of the legitimacy of the process they use to determine if a wheel will fit I still had my doubts.

They were on my stoop when I got home from work yesterday and I couldn't bear to wait for daylight - threw them on underneath a streetlight Imagine my relief when I had the first front wheel on and rotated it 360 with no clearance issues! And they look awesome - really show off those JCW calipers

I do have to give Tirerack a shout-out because their customer service is excellent. The sales guys I talked to were all v. knowledgeable about MINIs - even knowing that '09+ factory JCWs are a different car then Mini S + JCW package. Prices can't be beat, either - got my whole setup for $1400 shipped, steep but not too bad!

Anyways pics are below. Sorry about the dirty state of the car and the crappy quality but I'm at work and all I have is my 'berry.

 

We are lucky to have Alex from Tire Rack on this forum.

 

Enjoy the traction!

 

I've yet to come upon at least one forum covering a particular import car that I haven't found him on...

 

I got the same rims from tire rack for my winter wheels.. i'll have to get a pic posted

 

 

wow, i'm going color blind. I thought your car was blue (from your sig)

LOL

Where about Boston are you? I graduated from BC

 

= post-processing and lomo filters

Anyways I live off sutherland st, couple blocks from cleveland circle. Real close to BC.