R56 Do the R53 wheels fit the R56?

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Jun 20, 2008 | 01:09 AM

hamann

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Do the R53 wheels fit the R56?

Newbie question. I love the look of the R90 wheels from the first gen (R53) minis. Does anyone one know if the bolt pattern and offset are same?

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Jun 20, 2008 | 10:12 AM

mellowmcs

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bolt pattern and offset should be fine. however, the studs are thicker on the R56. 14mm vs 12mm I believe. so if you want the wheels to fit, you'll have to have someone bore out the holes to 14mm.

easy answer is no it wont fit

Jun 20, 2008 | 11:17 AM

hamann

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Thanks for the info.

Jun 20, 2008 | 11:40 AM

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They will fit, no problem. R90s are available as an accessory for the R56, and it's not like any of the MINI wheels have/had bolt holes that are snug around the lugs, anyway.

Jun 20, 2008 | 12:01 PM

hamann

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 70spop

They will fit, no problem. R90s are available as an accessory for the R56, and it's not like any of the MINI wheels have/had bolt holes that are snug around the lugs, anyway.

Now Im confused. I was looking and R90s are not available for the R56. But I might be wrong

Thanks