R56 what is a good size for the mini?? lmfao
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im running 16's right now so i wanted the 17's to make the mini look big lol but also not obnoxious...
Standard 17" size is 205/45/17 which is a very good size.
You could also consider 215/45/17, which is a little taller and wider
than stock but should be fine if you don't lower the car a lot and
weigh it down.
There are plenty of great summer and all season tires in these sizes.
You could also consider 215/45/17, which is a little taller and wider
than stock but should be fine if you don't lower the car a lot and
weigh it down.
There are plenty of great summer and all season tires in these sizes.
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June! Good to see you again posting away. When I bought Winnie I knew I wanted a 18" wheel set up. But I wanted to ensure that my overall tire diameter was the same as stock to prevent speedo errors. So I went with a 215/35-18. Most think that is a little too low profile of a tire for street or a decent ride but it's exactly what I wanted.
I have also heard of people running as large as a 225mm wide tire. Tire Rack has a cool tire spec section that you can learn the overall diameter of a stock MINI set up and lets you see what the diameter of various tire sizes you are considering.
Now I just need some lowering springs!!
I have also heard of people running as large as a 225mm wide tire. Tire Rack has a cool tire spec section that you can learn the overall diameter of a stock MINI set up and lets you see what the diameter of various tire sizes you are considering.
Now I just need some lowering springs!!
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Standard 17" size is 205/45/17 which is a very good size.
You could also consider 215/45/17, which is a little taller and wider
than stock but should be fine if you don't lower the car a lot and
weigh it down.
There are plenty of great summer and all season tires in these sizes.
You could also consider 215/45/17, which is a little taller and wider
than stock but should be fine if you don't lower the car a lot and
weigh it down.
There are plenty of great summer and all season tires in these sizes.
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tire size
I am going to go against the grain here. I think that the perfect size for my '12 S is 195/55-16's in non-runflats on 7" wide rims.
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June! Good to see you again posting away. When I bought Winnie I knew I wanted a 18" wheel set up. But I wanted to ensure that my overall tire diameter was the same as stock to prevent speedo errors. So I went with a 215/35-18. Most think that is a little too low profile of a tire for street or a decent ride but it's exactly what I wanted.
I have also heard of people running as large as a 225mm wide tire. Tire Rack has a cool tire spec section that you can learn the overall diameter of a stock MINI set up and lets you see what the diameter of various tire sizes you are considering.
Now I just need some lowering springs!!
I have also heard of people running as large as a 225mm wide tire. Tire Rack has a cool tire spec section that you can learn the overall diameter of a stock MINI set up and lets you see what the diameter of various tire sizes you are considering.
Now I just need some lowering springs!!
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I've been using 205/50/16 for the last 10 years on my R50 with 16x7 rims,
and have been very happy with that size for summer tires.
Having said that, the selection for max performance tires in 205/50/16 is a little sparse
right now. Originally, I had Bridgestone Pole Position S-03 tires which were great, if a
little heavy and stiff in the sidewalls. Then I got Dunlop SportMaxx SP tires which were
a step down in performance but ok, and now I have Continental Extremecontact DW tires
which are a compromise with a little less steering response and dry performance than some
but still pretty darned good and fantastic wet performance. Still very "happy with what I
have to be happy with" (nod to King Crimson there).
and have been very happy with that size for summer tires.
Having said that, the selection for max performance tires in 205/50/16 is a little sparse
right now. Originally, I had Bridgestone Pole Position S-03 tires which were great, if a
little heavy and stiff in the sidewalls. Then I got Dunlop SportMaxx SP tires which were
a step down in performance but ok, and now I have Continental Extremecontact DW tires
which are a compromise with a little less steering response and dry performance than some
but still pretty darned good and fantastic wet performance. Still very "happy with what I
have to be happy with" (nod to King Crimson there).
Last edited by cristo; 04-25-2013 at 08:13 AM.
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trying to do what i can before i start posting pics on the forum which i have not done yet....i was thinking about running 215/40/17 on the mini maybe even 225....i also have been looking at tire rack but i dont think they show the 17's being ran on 225's though...well as far as recommended anyway..im also planning on doing some H&R springs with sway bars...i need minis *** tight lol
June! Good to see you again posting away. When I bought Winnie I knew I wanted a 18" wheel set up. But I wanted to ensure that my overall tire diameter was the same as stock to prevent speedo errors. So I went with a 215/35-18. Most think that is a little too low profile of a tire for street or a decent ride but it's exactly what I wanted.
I have also heard of people running as large as a 225mm wide tire. Tire Rack has a cool tire spec section that you can learn the overall diameter of a stock MINI set up and lets you see what the diameter of various tire sizes you are considering.
Now I just need some lowering springs!!
I have also heard of people running as large as a 225mm wide tire. Tire Rack has a cool tire spec section that you can learn the overall diameter of a stock MINI set up and lets you see what the diameter of various tire sizes you are considering.
Now I just need some lowering springs!!
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hmmm that sounds like a good tire size..but i really just dont want to be in the 16 family lol...
I've been using 205/50/16 for the last 10 years on my R50 with 16x7 rims,
and have been very happy with that size for summer tires.
Having said that, the selection for max performance tires in 205/50/16 is a little sparse
right now. Originally, I had Bridgestone Pole Position S-03 tires which were great, if a
little heavy and stiff in the sidewalls. Then I got Dunlop SportMaxx SP tires which were
a step down in performance but ok, and now I have Continental Extremecontact DW tires
which are a compromise with a little less steering response and dry performance than some
but still pretty darned good and fantastic wet performance. Still very "happy with what I
have to be happy with" (nod to King Crimson there).
and have been very happy with that size for summer tires.
Having said that, the selection for max performance tires in 205/50/16 is a little sparse
right now. Originally, I had Bridgestone Pole Position S-03 tires which were great, if a
little heavy and stiff in the sidewalls. Then I got Dunlop SportMaxx SP tires which were
a step down in performance but ok, and now I have Continental Extremecontact DW tires
which are a compromise with a little less steering response and dry performance than some
but still pretty darned good and fantastic wet performance. Still very "happy with what I
have to be happy with" (nod to King Crimson there).
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well im going to keep my stock 16's for the winter...and step up to some 17's....i got the perfect wheel for the car...
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I just wanted to let you know that the 225/50r16 tires rub the rear wheel arches on my un-lowered R53. Fair warning if you're leaning toward that width.
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There's a few tires available in 215/45/16 (23.5" diam) (including Kumho Exta XS)
and 225/45/16 (23.9" diam) (including the new Direzza Zii), but 195/55/16 and
205/50/16 are a sure fit with many options, 215/45/16, 215/50/16 and 205/55/16
should be ok in most cases, not so sure about 225/45/16, especially if lowered.
There's nothing in 225/40/16, and 215/40/16 is just too short.
and 225/45/16 (23.9" diam) (including the new Direzza Zii), but 195/55/16 and
205/50/16 are a sure fit with many options, 215/45/16, 215/50/16 and 205/55/16
should be ok in most cases, not so sure about 225/45/16, especially if lowered.
There's nothing in 225/40/16, and 215/40/16 is just too short.
Last edited by cristo; 04-26-2013 at 09:05 AM.
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