I've got 3 sets of wheels I am looking at getting and want the least hassle when putting them on (and least risk of rubbing with 215/40 or 215/45 tires).


First is a set of Enkei RC T1 17x7 38mm offset.

Second is a set of Kosei K1 17x7.5 35mm offset.

Last is a set of Team Dynamics 17x8 (not sure on offset yet)



All are around the same price, but I want ones that I am not going to need to do any body work/spacers/etc to get them to fit. I am currently at stock ride height but may go lower in the future.

The car is a 2007 Cooper S.

 

Is the car lowered. With offset around 35 mm, there is a chance of rubbing the fender liner on the outside of the wheel. And this is for a pretty well lowered car, perhaps more than 1.5" lower or more.

 

Car is not lowered still stock suspension, and at most I'd only ever lower it an inch anyway (but that won't be for years). I'm not one for "slamming" my cars. I do live in Utah and it is a PITA in the snow with a dropped car.

Also to note, I would prefer the RC T1s since I'm a big fan of that style wheel (had NTO3s on my last two cars). And the Team Dynamics are local so I could save on shipping (but I'm worried about the 8" wide wheel).

 

I run the Enkei PF01 17x7 with the 38 mm offset with 215 45 17 tires without issues on approx a 1.5" drop. But it is real close on the outside fender.

Note: not all 215 tires are the same width.

 

So without a drop the RC T1s should be plenty fine? Do you have to run spacers or anything more than a hub centering adapter?

 

On the Enkei PF01, I do not use any spacers.