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R56 Wheel Fit? R83 wheel from R53 to R56?

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Old 01-26-2009, 12:57 PM
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Wheel Fit? R83 wheel from R53 to R56?

Can someone verify a 16' R83 wheel from an R53 will fit an R56? Is there an offset issue or brake caliper clearance problem? Thanks!
 
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I have fitted 16" S-Winders from a R56 MCS onto my R53 MCS with no problems.

However, I am not sure if it can be done the other way around as the brake caliper in the R56 is bigger than in the R53.

Maybe someone can chime in.

I also remember reading this question over at www.mini2.com
 
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there is the possible brake caliper clearance issue as well as the 14mms vs 12mm wheel bolt issue. R53 is 12mm
 
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All your wheel and tire info can be found here:http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...factory_wheels
 
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