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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 stayed with 17inch wheels, as they are lighter, and you can work in a bit more sidewall to make the ride a bit more comfy. 19's would require a much lower profile tire, which would make the ride more harsh. I personally wouldn't go bigger than 18.
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?
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?
I has all the chrome painted body color except the belt line where I put vinyl. The rear end looked to busy with all that badging and chrome 😄
I stayed with 17inch wheels, as they are lighter, and you can work in a bit more sidewall to make the ride a bit more comfy. 19's would require a much lower profile tire, which would make the ride more harsh. I personally wouldn't go bigger than 18.
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.
I stayed on 17’s as well. Just switched to Falken Pro G4’s in a 205/50/17. Fills up the wheel well better and a bit more cushion. Our roads are not the greatest. 35 series on 18’s would cost me a lot of rims.
