Im looking for some tire advice. I have a 07 r56s with 16inch wheels. Im going to be purchasing some used r85 slite 17s. They should bolt right up, right?

Looking to put some summer tires on them. I know the stock size is 205/45 17...can I switch to a wider 215/45 17 without any rubbing issues? Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks... how come there is no dedicated wheel and tire section?

 

there is a dedicated section. and 215/45 is a great size for stock 17s

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...and-brakes-36/

 

Thanks..couldnt find it cause I only look under the 2nd gen section...haha

 

There is a tire/wheel discussion thread but it's not in the 2nd generation MINI

 

There is a tire/wheel discussion thread but it's not in the 2nd generation MINI forum.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...and-brakes-36/

Hankook RS-3 and Dunlop Direzza ZII Star Spec would be my top choices for a no B.S. ultra high performance summer tire.

 

^Normally I would agree, but g-Rivals have been getting rave reviews and considering it is the most up-to-date tire it has quite the advantage over the RS-3's. I'm still rocking my RS-3's, but after this coming trackday this weekend, there's no doubt my next set of tires will be the BF Goodrich g-Rivals.

 

i have 215-45-r17 with no rubbing issues.