Hello,
My New 2017 JCW should be arriving in about a month I hope as it is currently waiting on a ship. I have purchase new 18" Mini 506 wheels and am thinking about putting 215 x 45 x 18 tires on the car. My question has anyone put 215 x 45's on their Mini and if so did they rub or did you have to use spacers or shave the wheel well? I know the speedo will be off a little by not going with 215 x 40's but I think the car will ride a little better with the 45's. Any help would be appreciated as this is my first Mini and I am new to this forum.

My Mini stats:
2017 JCW - Ordered July 14th
White Silver with Red top and Black stripes
Auto
Pretty much all the options.

 

Tire selection in 215/45-18 is OK, but tire diameter is tall at 25.6" and wheel gap will be reduced.

Ride height ground clearance will be increased, raising center of gravity and tires will look oversized

 

Ok thanks I will probably go with 215 x 40 x18