GP Talk (2006) Discussion of the limited edition, MINI Cooper S (R53)-based, John Cooper Works GP.

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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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wheel spacers for GP

just lowerd my GP with coilovers ,just wondering whats the best wheel spacer set up for the GP, i heard its 15mm, anyone try 20mm, anyone have pics, just want to know my options before i buy, thanks....
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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Even with the JCW springs I had rubbing in the rear with 15mm spacers using OEM GP wheels and 215/40x18 tires. The tire rubbed on the wheel arch and on the wheel well liner. I think 20 would be too much for the rear. Depending on how much you lower with the coil-overs you might even have rubbing issues in the rear with 15mm spacers.

There is a lot of room in the front for spacers. I have no problem with 15mm spacers and don't think 20 mm would be a problem.

I went with 15mm front and back because they are about the max for the rear and work well with the length of the wheel studs that I use (instead of longer lug bolts).
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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Thanks quikmini, that's the info I wanted to know, looks like I'm goin with 15mm all around just to be safe, I don't want the fronts to pop out more than the rears, thanks again for the info
 
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