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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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Will these wheels fit my r53

Does anyone know if esm 17x8.5 wheels will fit my 04 Mini Cooper s stock suspension I really want to get these wheels but not sure if they will fit or not
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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I apologize for so many posts my phone kept saying it didn't work
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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What is the offset of the wheels?
What size tires do you plan to install?
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by quikmni
What is the offset of the wheels?
What size tires do you plan to install?
They are et20 and I just bought 215/40/17 like a week ago would they fit if I just had those put on
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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The 215/40-17 tires will work on a 8.5" wheel.
The et20 should be OK on the inside (towards the strut) but I am not sure about rubbing on the outside because I suspect the wheel/tire will be sticking out past the wheel arch on the rear.
Hopefully, someone with more insight on this wheel size will respond.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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That calls for stretch & camber, unless you're planning to lift it.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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+1 on the Camber/Stretch, probably need a 205 and about -2 degrees to get them inside, could also trim up fender trim. depends how low you are really.
 
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