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'03 S Lites on '08 MC Base with TPMS?

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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 08:27 AM
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'03 S Lites on '08 MC Base with TPMS?

I couldn't find any concrete information on the web pertaining to the subject.

I have a 2008 r56 mini cooper base. I found some 2003 S-Lite wheels I'd like to use. Does anyone know if the TPMS sensors from my 08 will work fine with the 2003 s-lite wheels?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 06:23 PM
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see Post #9
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...er-wheels.html

S-lyte wheels were for R53 MINI's 12mm wheel bolts while the newer R56 MINIs came with 14mm bolts. Apparently the S-lytes will be OK. If not drill out the holes.

Yes the TPMS will fit the older wheels but you may need a longer sensor attaching screw as mentioned.
 

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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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Wrong. They still work with fatter lugs. That is a myth.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by busterhax
I couldn't find any concrete information on the web pertaining to the subject.

I have a 2008 r56 mini cooper base. I found some 2003 S-Lite wheels I'd like to use. Does anyone know if the TPMS sensors from my 08 will work fine with the 2003 s-lite wheels?
I once fitted a set of S-Lites with OEM lug bolts and TPMS'. Everything worked fine and used it for many months.
 
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