I'm currently shopping for wheels and the only offset they have is a +36 in the wheel I have..
Will I have problem with rubbing when running 215/40/17 tires?
I am planning to lower the car about an inch later on.
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks.

 

Doesn't look good for you if you lower your MINI.
Talk to Alex@tirerack.com
With stock suspension you are right at the limit for rubbing with a +36mm offset. The 215/40-17 tires are OK but load rating is a bit lower than stock.

Trimming with a dremmel tool to the outer wheel arches in the rear would be needed once you lower your MINI.

 

It will rub a good amount I believe.

 

aren't people running superleggeras (with a +37mm offset) on lowered cars?
is 1mm going to make a different?
I don't mind trimming a little, but I don't want anything rubbing the metal.

 

IMO, you should be ok.. When you lower you may need to trim, like everyone else has said

 

that's what I think..
I ordered the rims, so I'll report back once I get them mounted.

 

are you going to tell us what you are getting or are we going to have to wait ??

 

the superleggera's didnt rub on stock height with only passenger and driver on the car. 17x7 37mm offset, 215/45/17.

 

wait till monday.. It's a Volk Racing wheel.

 

oooooooo can i take a quick guess they are te37s?