i found a nice deal on a used set of bbs CV 17inch ET38, would that be safe to run?

 

I'll jump in here and make a few assumptions.........

I had these on my Electra Townie 21 speed, 21" out of San Diego, Ca.
We mostly went on paved pathways and stayed away from the crushed gravel paths.
I kept them at around 65 psi and felt the ride was smoother than 60 psi as recommended.
The wife liked the look also...so that was a plus.
So.......I say if your on a 21" they should be fine.

 

they would be 17"..... basically what I'm asking is, would ET38 be safe to run on a mini?

 

Don't those bicycles take 26" tires?

 

Yes, yes they do.
But I'm into the DUB, LowRider look.
Not so much the feel.
I've got the original "26 in the marketplace, very good price!

 

I just got a set of 17x7 XXRs ET35. I have a 13' S with stock suspension, they definitely stick out more than the stock rims haha I like the look though, but do I have any fitment issues? no. and with yours being ET38 they wont come out as far. just be careful with the width. im lowering mine with H&R springs soon ill let you know how they fit then

 

I have 16x7 +42 with 205/50 16 tires and although it looks like there's another 4 mm room
to go out further, TireRack lists the BBS RGR in 17x7 +38 for the MINI MCS, but they also state:
"MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION TO THE REAR PLASTIC FENDER LINER. Use 205/45-17 for best fit."

 

From what im reading im pretty sure the wheels at 7.5 and the tires on them at 215/40, im lowered on nm springs..would these be too wide? Im not really down to trim the plastic

 

Can you post a picture ofyour wheels on your mini

 

You'd probably be OK. 205s would be better. You might rub some on big bumps but eventually the tire will rub through the fender liner where appropriate. The rear would be the concern. If you email NM Engineering they might be able to help you out.

 

I have a 2008 mini cooper s I'm looking for new wheels My current size is 195/55R16 how do I know what sizes I can run?

 

thanks! I think I'm going to go with 205s if I pick up these wheels!