Tires, Wheels, & Brakes Discussion about wheels, tires, and brakes for the new MINI.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Opinions on this wheel fitment (Breyton x GP2)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 6, 2015 | 04:47 PM
  #1  
Z06C5R's Avatar
Z06C5R
Thread Starter
|
4th Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
From: IA
Opinions on this wheel fitment (Breyton x GP2)

So I tried my Breytons from the JCW on the GP the other day, took three 5mm spacers stacked to clear the caliper (might be able to get away with just 12mm total though). LOVE the look from the side...

Name:  IMG_2115.jpg
Views: 395
Size:  966.9 KB

But once we come around front things get a bit more questionable.

Name:  IMG_2116_1.jpg
Views: 111
Size:  984.2 KB

Hard to tell from the picture, but I feel like they look further out there in person. The tire is still under the fender, but only just. Would definitely poke if it weren't for the negative camber on the front end of this thing. I feel like, when looking at it from the front, the tires are just too far out. Part of me wants to run them because they look so good from the side (and are decently light too), but I can't decide if they'll just end up looking comical from every other angle. Opinions?
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2015 | 09:08 PM
  #2  
quicksilver2003's Avatar
quicksilver2003
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
From: Canoe, BC
Doesn't look too bad. They don't stick out noticeably, unless it was pointed out. I would be worried about all the smootz spraying up the side of the car (fresh tar) in the summer.
 
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2015 | 08:24 AM
  #3  
MrPatty's Avatar
MrPatty
Neutral
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Looks good to me. But just one question, do you need longer bolts? Or oem bolts works?
 
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2015 | 09:16 AM
  #4  
sabrownfl's Avatar
sabrownfl
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
From: Central Florida
I think it looks good, but then, I'm no fan of the GP wheels to begin with.
 
Reply
Old May 5, 2015 | 08:23 AM
  #5  
Alex@tirerack's Avatar
Alex@tirerack
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,343
Likes: 4
From: South Bend Indiana
Originally Posted by MrPatty
Looks good to me. But just one question, do you need longer bolts? Or oem bolts works?
OEM bolts are short, you need 7 turns of thread engagement to be secure. Longer bolts are suggested.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kimolaoha
R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+)
5
Dec 5, 2020 09:32 PM
woodstudio
General MINI Talk
22
Mar 15, 2020 08:28 AM
ASRman
R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+)
6
Aug 13, 2015 09:33 AM
Rennfahrer555
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
10
Aug 13, 2015 09:07 AM
PelicanParts.com
Vendor Announcements
0
Aug 4, 2015 02:45 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:09 AM.