i would like to add a set of BBS RGR's to my electric blue and black top mini. i think they would look good being in the black chrome look. but i hear that if you lower the car they rub. i plan on adding h-sport springs to the car soon and wan the wheels to fit and not rub after i add them. if anone has done this please let me know and if they do rub, how much? could i do some fancy trimming and get away with things? i am not affrade ot getting into things, i am just getting all my info before i buy. but in the end i want a good looks as well as performance. can anyone help a brother out? thanks.

 

It wont rub depending on the offset of the wheel, and the tire size that you are going to run...

offsets range usually to +40 to +50....if i am wrong someone plz correct me

tire size depends...if lowered and you are going to run 17's then 215/40-17 should work without any problem.

-chris

 

i belive the rgr's are 35 and use a 205 size tire. am i correct alex? you should know all the answers.

 

The offset for the 17x7 4x100 is et38. We have them on both our project cars with 215's and have had zero rubbing...cars are very slammed and the wheels work great as without spacers they clear the Tar-ox Big Brake kits.

 

thanks casey. i should have e-mailed you guys first. thanks so much.

 

RGR's are a great fit with 215's
Alex

 

Are we talking about 215/40-17 or 215/45-17 tire sizes with no rubbing issues? I have an offset of 40mm with an H-Sport lowered car using the 215/45-17 and have all sorts of rubbing issues. Unless you are using coilovers it is very doubtful that you wouldn't have rubbing issues using H-Sport springs and 215/45-17 size tires with a wheel that has an offset of 38.

Just looking for some clarification.

Jason

 

I have the OZ Chrono Evo's (offset 37) running H&R springs. It was recommended that I go to a 215/40/17 to avoid the rubbing problems, and I can report I have not had the problem with 6,000 miles on the new wheel/tire combo.

 

I've found that every MINI is different - my 1st MCS with stock S-lites with 5mm spacers rubbed with the stock Pirelli's, however my 17x7" ET 42 with bulbous sidewall Pirelli Winter 240 in 205/45-17 rub none with H-Sports and -1.5 degrees of rear camber. The new setup is just about a recipe for rubbing, but MM2 seems to be a little fatter under the wheel arches....cool.

Chad - I'd say you'll get away with minimal rubbing with the RGR's with 205/45-17 or 215/40-17's that have flat sidewalls (like the Parada2's) with little-to-no camber adjustment. But then again, each MINI is different

 

cross my finger! i'll get them and make them work. now i have to just ***** myslef out to pay for them!

 

just to clarify - we are running 215/40-17 Kumho MX tires with no rubbing..that have a pretty flat sidewall. We have used some other kumho tires in 215/45 i believe and there was a limited bit of rubbing...again this is with the car slammed for road course racing...more then what most would dare consider streetable.