I own an 05 Mini Cooper s r53. And I was wondering if it was possible to get the tires to go past the fenders a little bit. And if so, how much would it cost and where could I get it done at??

 

Why? What wheels are you using?

 

I see lots of kids in pickup trucks doing that. I suppose it depends on what you want it to look like. You can do anything for the right money.

 

I'm sure what wheels I'm using, I was just wondering if it was possible. Because I have this image in my head that I think would look great on a Mini Cooper. I just need to know if it's possible to have the tires go past the fenders a little bit.

 

Check out the "will it fit" thread at motoringunderground.com (link below). Plenty of knowledgeable folks over there on this very topic.

http://www.motoringunderground.com/f...ead.php?t=1029

 

How much "poke" (that's the common term) are you looking for? You can move out the wheels up to about an inch using spacers: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-16...cers-pair.aspx. Otherwise do it by choosing a wheel with low offset.

 

Maybe like an inch or an inch and a half of "poke" would that be doable?? And if so how much would it cost and where would I get it done at? Lol

 

Rather than "poke", can you say "score"? That's what your fender extensions will do to your tires if you go over a bump or hit a pot-hole. Also, adding wheel spacers always tend to cause undo strain on hubs. If you do, you'll need longer lug bolts and I strongly suggest you get the best you can buy because of that added stress.

 

Ohhhhhhh, ok!

 

Yes. This by decreasing the offset of your wheels or by buying wheels spacers to move the wheels out more.

 

Check these 2 threads out as I am sure they are to your likings.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...de-wheels.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...post-pics.html

 

It's possible but you'll have to make a lot of compromises in ride comfort/handling.

 

Here's how they do it!. I was in big into fitment when I owned my subaru. Like others have said, you can either use spacers or go with a low offset wheel. Whenever you go past the fender you'll need to run lots of neg camber. Also to minimize tire contact with fender, you'll also run a stretched tire size.
http://www.stancenation.com/wp-conte...012/09/144.jpg

Look at this picture for reference what I'm talking about, you can see it in the rear wheel.

 

how bizarre - it would just look odd in my view

 

Hub strain will increase the same regardless of how you get the tires further out.

I'm guessing I'm just showing my age, but it's for good reason doing that would not be legal in this state. That part of the moving vehicle should not easily be able to contact vehicles, immovable objects and pedestrians. Of course, you don't want any part to do so.

Of course, that does not qualify as an answer to your question.

 

That is why trucks MUST have those fender flairs screwed onto them when bigger offroad tires are used...
You can throw rocks, rain, sand, etc over a wide area with the tires poking out beyond the wheel wells.....
Many places have fines/tickets if you have not added fender flairs to match the wider rims....

 

A 30mm offset will perfectly align the tire/wheel combo to the edge of the flare. This with no tire stretch or poke. I don't see where altering camber is needed with this fitment. It does sit aggressively though.