JCW 18 or 19 inch wheels?
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18 or 19 inch wheels?
Hey all,
I am debating on what size wheels to run with my summer rubber. I currently have 18’s as the factory wheels (runflats) on my F54 JCW and lowered on KW V1’s. I do enjoy aggressive cornering but this Mini is more family-focused. I am coming from a R53 which had 18’s on 215/35 rubber so it was a pretty harsh ride. I am curious to know how many of you run an 18 versus 19 inch setup. Below is a pic of my Mini in its current state:
I am debating on what size wheels to run with my summer rubber. I currently have 18’s as the factory wheels (runflats) on my F54 JCW and lowered on KW V1’s. I do enjoy aggressive cornering but this Mini is more family-focused. I am coming from a R53 which had 18’s on 215/35 rubber so it was a pretty harsh ride. I am curious to know how many of you run an 18 versus 19 inch setup. Below is a pic of my Mini in its current state:
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Driving them back to back at my dealer, I'm surprised by how smoothly the Clubman rides with 19s. However, the big difference I noticed is noise. More tire drone and clapping on bumps. The only 19 inch tire I've driven on a Clubman was a Dunlop, so maybe others will be better, but it also had stock Cooper S suspension.
Your car looks awesome by the way. Is that the OutMotoring headlight and Taillight trim kit?
Your car looks awesome by the way. Is that the OutMotoring headlight and Taillight trim kit?
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Driving them back to back at my dealer, I'm surprised by how smoothly the Clubman rides with 19s. However, the big difference I noticed is noise. More tire drone and clapping on bumps. The only 19 inch tire I've driven on a Clubman was a Dunlop, so maybe others will be better, but it also had stock Cooper S suspension.
Your car looks awesome by the way. Is that the OutMotoring headlight and Taillight trim kit?
Your car looks awesome by the way. Is that the OutMotoring headlight and Taillight trim kit?
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What size rubber are you running? Debating about going up one size to a 205/50/17 to get a bit more comfy as well. Do not have Dynamic Damping.
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