2016 JCW wheels/tire confirmation

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Nov 28, 2015 | 12:10 PM

normtrum

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2016 JCW wheels/tire confirmation

Hi everybody - first let me apologize for doing a half *** job on searches. I've been a member on this site for a few years, and also a 8+ year member on bimmerpost for my e90 335i, so I know better. I'm very pissed at myself for not searching properly.

So again my apologizes, but my question is can I fit 19" wheels/tires on my new 2016 f56 JCW? If so, what is the recommended size ( width). Would 19"s clear? Keep in mind that I have already ordered H&R spacers: 15mm backs, 10 mm fronts. I have also ordered the proper "extended" length bolts to accommodate the spacers. The reason I want to go to 19's, is because I don't like their 18" options. I REALLY want the R134 cross spoke alloys (black), but I can't find them in a 18" version. I have already ordered the Michelin "Pilot Super Sport" 205/40zr-18, however if someone could confirm with me that 19's would fit my 2016 JCW, it would really help me out. I can always send the
18"'s that I bought (shipped directly to NW Mini in Tacoma, WA) back to Tire Rack and get 19"s, since we all know how great they are with customer service.

What do you think guys, would they fit? I don't think they're any issues with clearing the Brembos. Again sorry for my terrible "search" job, but I did my build 5 weeks ago and the car is coming in next week!

Last edited by normtrum; Nov 28, 2015 at 12:40 PM.

Dec 1, 2015 | 10:37 AM

minihune

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If you were to get 19" wheels then what tire would you use that will still fit your MINI? Tire diameter would need to be about 24.4" or up to 24.7" is OK.

19" tire sizes for the Michelin Pilot Super Sport don't really fit the F56 MINI.
235/30-19 fits rims 8-9.5" wide, 24.6" tire diameter.

The R134 wheel is 19x7.5" et52 and for the Countryman. (5x120 bolt pattern)

Yokohama S.Drive Ultra High Performance Summer tire comes in:
215/35-19 $174.30 each at tirerack, 300 treadwear
fits rims 7-8.5" wide, perfect for 7.5" wide wheel, 24.9" tire diameter is taller than OEM but will fit stock MINI suspension if wheel is 7-7.5" wide.

Dec 2, 2015 | 02:36 PM

Ryephile

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The F56 is a 5x112 bolt pattern, so Countryman wheels won't fit without pattern adapters, which would inevitably push the offset outside where you likely want it.

The F56 JCW Brembo's are also proving to be very difficult for wheel fitment. Neuspeed and forum member mct collaborated to get their 17" and 18" wheels fitted to the JCW brakes, but 19's aren't something we've seen successfully seen yet.