Sorry if this question has been beat to death around here but I'm new to the Mini world and I searched and coudn't find anything. Anyway so I have a '03 Cooper S with 17" wheels on it now. Need to get some Blizzak or Winterforce tires for this winter, but I want them on 15" wheels. Will 15's fit and clear the calipers ? Thanks.

 

i run 15's on my 05 S for autocross without a problem. I believe they will fit unless you have the jcw brakes.

 

Perfect. They look to be stock brakes. My rough measurements of space between the 17's and the calipers looks like enough room for 15's but I wanted to make sure before buying wheels. Thanks again.

 

Most 15's will fit, and some will even fit JCW brakes. Just go to tirerack.com and configure a winter package. It will only display the particular 15" wheels that fit.

 

Cool thanks. I'll make that my next place to go.