Took delivery of my Mini last night around 5 and went to the wheel shop this morning.. 215/35/18's. Man !!! I like this car, it's very fun to drive.

 

congrats and looks great

 

isn't that a second gen mini coupe?

just a friendly reminder

 

No, It's a 2006 Z-51 package Triple black Corvette.

 

Running that tire wheel combo isn't your speedo off? Per every tire calculator I've seen it needs to be 215/40/18 to match the Mini specs.

 

No they did the calculation for me at the dealership and said it would be find, could have went with a 225 but, I thought that would be too big.. So we tried them on at the wheel shop. Would have fit in the rear not so well in the front.

 

Not to **** you off but check this out...

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

never seen a mini with big chrome wheels, are you sure those are the right size?

 

all that chrome looks very sharp..but im with everyone else..are you sure those tires fit? and are you sure the people at the tire place werent just saying you wouldnt have to worry about the change in speed to sell you those rims/tires?

i dont want to burst your bubble with those questions..your car looks very nice...congrats on your black beauty

 

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The reason why the other posted mentioned that your Mini is a 2nd generation model is because this is a first generation (R50 & R53) forum.

 

The chrome looks good!! I was thinking of getting chrome rims, for when i get my mini, but didnt know how it would look. Lookin good tho!

 

Thanks, e92Miami I look on the tire comparison chart, i should got the 40' .. Damn tire place . Bet your azz i'll be talking to them Monday for sure.

 

I'm not really a big fan of chrome, however, I do like the chrome combo on Mini Vette's Mini. I think the chrome trim (i.e. mirrors, door handle, headlight ring, etc) tie in the entire chrome package well.

 

Looks sharp. I hope you have the stuff to keep that chrome looking nice and scratch free.

 

very nice! that will be a good excuse to wash it every other day.

 

I talked to the manager at the tire shop where I purchase the wheels. I told him that the tires we ordered was the wrong size and showed him the website that they should think about. Thanks to e92miami. They are going to change them out for the 40 series for no addition cost and no problems for doing it.. I was really surprised, I was ready to chew somebody azz, but it was not necessary. Still a GOOD DAY!