2012 MCS 17x7.5 offset 38?
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If you have stock suspension then those wheels will fit with either 205/45-17 or 215/45-17 tires.
Compared to stock 17x7" MINI wheels with 48 offset those 17x7.5 38 offset wheels will have the inner rim 3.6 mm further from the inner suspension strut and poke out 16.4 mm.
Once suspension is lowered there will be much less clearance for a wider than stock wheel and taller tires, so 205/45-17 is a better tire size for a lowered MINI using those wide wheels.
You might check to see what the wheel weight is, likely it is very heavy being wider than stock. If you only do street driving then you should be OK. Note that heavy wheels increase braking distance and slow acceleration.
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Which suspension do you have? Stock MINI or aftermarket and lowered?
If you have stock suspension then those wheels will fit with either 205/45-17 or 215/45-17 tires.
Compared to stock 17x7" MINI wheels with 48 offset those 17x7.5 38 offset wheels will have the inner rim 3.6 mm further from the inner suspension strut and poke out 16.4 mm.
Once suspension is lowered there will be much less clearance for a wider than stock wheel and taller tires, so 205/45-17 is a better tire size for a lowered MINI using those wide wheels.
You might check to see what the wheel weight is, likely it is very heavy being wider than stock. If you only do street driving then you should be OK. Note that heavy wheels increase braking distance and slow acceleration.
If you have stock suspension then those wheels will fit with either 205/45-17 or 215/45-17 tires.
Compared to stock 17x7" MINI wheels with 48 offset those 17x7.5 38 offset wheels will have the inner rim 3.6 mm further from the inner suspension strut and poke out 16.4 mm.
Once suspension is lowered there will be much less clearance for a wider than stock wheel and taller tires, so 205/45-17 is a better tire size for a lowered MINI using those wide wheels.
You might check to see what the wheel weight is, likely it is very heavy being wider than stock. If you only do street driving then you should be OK. Note that heavy wheels increase braking distance and slow acceleration.
Thanks Minihune!
i have stock suspension and i think the new wheels are lighter than the stock, do you know the weight of stock wheels?
i have this
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Your wheels are R121 Conical Spoke in Black, weight is 22 lbs each.
http://minicooper.wikia.com/wiki/OEM_Wheels_and_Tires
The lightest OEM 17x7" is about 20 lbs.
Which wheel were you thinking of?
Which tire?
http://minicooper.wikia.com/wiki/OEM_Wheels_and_Tires
The lightest OEM 17x7" is about 20 lbs.
Which wheel were you thinking of?
Which tire?
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Your wheels are R121 Conical Spoke in Black, weight is 22 lbs each.
http://minicooper.wikia.com/wiki/OEM_Wheels_and_Tires
The lightest OEM 17x7" is about 20 lbs.
Which wheel were you thinking of?
Which tire?
http://minicooper.wikia.com/wiki/OEM_Wheels_and_Tires
The lightest OEM 17x7" is about 20 lbs.
Which wheel were you thinking of?
Which tire?
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OK, just make sure that you get 4x100 bolt pattern and ask about a set of Centering rings to fit the MINI 56.1mm hub bore. A set of rings can come with the wheels or you may be charged extra.
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If this wheels not come with these ring? Whats sizes of rings i need??
Thanks so much men
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You're going to need a 56.1 to 73.1. They are commonly available on eBay for $5 shipped!
Those wheels are real nice! You might want to also consider….
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5zigen-zr-520-wheels-Bronze-17x7-5-42-4x100-Rare-wheels-Civic-Integra-Fit-/221594341679?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&hash=item33980d512f&vxp=mtr
It's a dedicated 4x100 4-lug wheel versus a universal fitment. Feels like it was meant to be. Check out google images on a mini cooper.
Those wheels are real nice! You might want to also consider….
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5zigen-zr-520-wheels-Bronze-17x7-5-42-4x100-Rare-wheels-Civic-Integra-Fit-/221594341679?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&hash=item33980d512f&vxp=mtr
It's a dedicated 4x100 4-lug wheel versus a universal fitment. Feels like it was meant to be. Check out google images on a mini cooper.
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