NAm Community;

The wife just ordered a new 2012 Mini Coupe (R58) to replace our current 2005 R50 "Just A Mini" HB; should be here by Feb 2012

The R50 has Konig 15x6.5 Feather wheels with brand new rubber on them and I want to swap them with the factory 7 hole wheels when the new Coupe arrive (dealer is cool with swap at time of sign).

Since I had to buy special lugs to fit the Konigs and the wheels use an aluminum spacer ring on the backside of the wheel, I'm concerned that the swap may not work....waiting to find out when the Coupe arrives at the dealer will be too late.

Can't find much tech info on Konig or Mini sites.....have no idea if lugs will still fit or if the spacer ring is needed / won't fit if needed.......

Reaching out to Community to see if anyone has already answered this question!

Thanks in advance!

 

Is it a regular Coupe or an 'S'-model?
If 'S'-model, the 15" wheels won't fit.
If a base model, only some 15" wheels will fit... typically 16" is required.

- Erik

 

Erik;

We're getting the "Justa" Coupe, with the factory 15 " "holies" wheels.....we had the holies on the original 2005 MCa before I bought the Feathers (I have now) to replace them....didn't know if any of the wheel dimensions / geometry had changed w/ the 2012 Coupe....want to avoid any surprises when we do the tire / wheel swap during delivery...if there's any fitment issues at that time, then I'm probably stuck w/ the factory holies and the dealer gets the Feathers (and brand new tires!!!!) as part of the trade in....

Any help / enlightenment from NAM nation appreciated!!!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to y'all!!!!