I'm looking to get a nice set of rims and tires in the spring (or before) and would prefer rims that are direct-fit (hub centric without adapter ring). Obviously the OEM MINI wheels are direct-fit, and from what I understand, Team Dynamics makes rims that fit the MINI centrebore. Are there any other manufacturers with rims that will fit 'properly'?

 

There are some, but honestly, I wouldn't sweat it one way or another. Hubcentric rings are extremely common in the aftermarket wheel industry, and my experience is there's really no downside to them other than the occasional ring that sticks on the hub instead of the wheel. I've run many, many sets of rims, almost all of which came with centerbore adapters, and just haven't had any problem with them. In fact, I've run hubcentric wheels WITHOUT the center adapters (basically making them lugcentric) and again, didn't have any issues.

--Dan
Mach V
FastMINI.net

 

Fikse makes wheels to order, including the hub bore. They're pricey, but very light. (And it took two months for them to arrive.)

 

My Rota RB 16x7 wheels came with a 56.1mm hub. There are a variety of hub sizes available -- no rings.

My CenterLine RPM required rings, although the factory claims they are lug-centric and don't need them. They needed the rings. Vibrated without them.

 

Do you have a pic of your car with those wheels?

 

Just some quick snaps.

 

My Hamman's were made for the mini and rings are not necessary. My track wheels are Ro-Ja's and do need rings but it is really not a big deal either way.

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

What tire are you running with the Hamann's Randy? Can't quite read it from the pics. Are you on springs or coilovers? Thanks.

 

My car came with these tires and boy did they get loud around 15k...

 

Those are the KDW-2 by BFG. Those are my third set and as was mentioned they do get louder than most if you do not rotate them frequently. The coil overs ? Why M7 of course They are actually the first set we had built and are still performing well.

Randy
M7 Tuning