Would 235/45/17's be too big of a tire for my Mini Cooper? It's an 05 Mini Cooper s R53 and I'm wanting the tires to poke out a little bit without having to use wheel spacers.

 

In short... Yes

215s would be more appropriately sized

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That's what I have on there now. And I'm contemplating upgrading to 225/45/17's or trying to go for 235/45/17's.

 

This question belongs in the Tires, Wheels and brakes forum.

What suspension and wheels do you have?

Stock tire is 205/45-17
Alternate size is 215/45-17

225/45-17 is too tall for a MINI and oversized, risk of rubbing is high with stock suspension and guaranteed with any lowered suspension. 235/45-17 is even taller.

235/40-17 fits rims 8-9.5" wide and has tire diameter of 24.5" which could fit stock suspension.

245/35-17 fits rims 8-9.5" wide and has tire diameter of 23.8" but there is only one tire to choose from: Toyo Proxes R1R Extreme Summer tire, 140 treadwear. Would fit stock or some lowered suspensions.

 

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