Welcome.

Yes, we ship worldwide. Might want to check about " Awesome GTI " , they distribute for ECS in the UK, they might be able to help.

 

This has all been great info in this thread and very helpful.

I live in New Hampshire where the roads are crap, so am most likely going to stick to 17 inch wheels instead of going to 18's. I am still considering both options, but it just seems like the 17's are a better idea comfort-wise and in trying to avoid broken wheels due to potholes (which I am adept at avoiding, but accidents happen).

So I am thinking I will get the RSE 05 NM Engineering wheels and some Michelin PSS tires for summer, then keep the stock wheels and all season run-flats for the winter when I VERY RARELY drive the car, and only when roads are completely dry.

With that said, what else will I need? I know I can swap out the center caps between stock and NM but may get some for each set of wheels. What about TPMS stuff? Is there anything there that I need?

 

TPMS should be able to transfer from your OEM wheels to the NM wheels without issue.

 

Enkei TS-10 in an 18 inch size works on the f56 JCW without a spacer. A centering ring came with wheels to fit a MINI.

 

Thanks for that info,i have just ordered a set of Oz Ultraleggera in 18x8 et 45.in matt black,cant wait to get them.

 

Hope those 8" wide wheels will clear the struts!

 

I am running 18x8 wheels at the moment with 225 section tyres so should be ok.

 

Hey 1Chaos52 , have you mounted tires on wheels yet and put on JCW yet? was wondering your impression and drive feel with the NM rims? Any pictures?

 

Any feed back from any JCW owners on these wheels? Pictures?

 

I know a couple people have them. Maybe they can post up. They are the same wheels as the others , just clears the big brakes

 

How many mm of space is there between the stock JCW spokes to the JCW brembo Calipers? They look like a very tight fit from factory?

What would be the minimum caliper clearance to the wheel spoke required ?

 

Just installed the RSe12's I've had sitting in the basement for the last 3 months! I'm using 12mm front and 15mm rear spacers. The tops of the wheels almost push past the top of the wheel wells. I love the look and think it really helps with the "gap". Do you guys think this is too far and should I reduce the spacers to 8mm front and 12mm rear (or some version of that). You need front spacers with these wheels.
Please feel free to comment. ;-)
Love the color of the rims with the car...

 

Congrats on the NM wheels. Form that angle the fronts look to have a little more poke. But if you look straight down the side , it may be flush, cant tell at that angle, also if you lower the car it will change the looks.

 

Is anyone running the AC Schnitzer AC1 wheels seen here? I'm curious to see real life pics...I used to love the original BMW wheels they made, but I wonder what they look like on a MINI.

http://www.acschnitzer-us.com/en/min...56/wheels.html

 

AC literally has a banner of pics with the wheels on a F56 rotating a slideshow when you go to the link you posted.

 

I know, I was just wondering if anyone actually had them, and if there were different photos from the official PR shots on their website.

 

Does anyone know where to get the front splitter?

 

Would like to know too!

 

Front splitter looks nice....actually makes more sense than the optional side splitters from MINI! Looks like a direct bolt on.

 

Same here. It looks great.

 

+1 on the splitter.

 

Looks like the AC Schnitzer front splitter is $400!

http://preisliste.ac-schnitzer.de/ac...ngl_71037.html

 

Any chances the ACS splitter will fit non JCW front S grill!? If so this is perfect!!

 

Just scoped the instructions. There is a version for the Cooper and S.
That being said it really does not look like it fits that well. It is not a smooth transition from the from of the JCW to the splitter. It will definitely hold water and dirt in the space between the underside of the existing body and the splitter and would likely be impossible to clean. Check the instruction's and you will see what I mean. I really wanted this to work for me because I have PDC and the front sensor will not allow the JCW splitter on my car.

 

Does anyone live in Texas that would be willing to swap JCW Cross Spoke wheels with me so I have a set that will clear the BBK? I have a deep deep fear that the ones I bought from a buddy won't clear.