Even though I've only had the car for about 36 hours now, I finally had the entire family loaded this evening.

My concern was with a tire this tall (25.1") and this wide (section width 9.1") that I may get some rubbing when loaded or when turning at full lock.

Took the wife and two kids to dinner this evening over a twisty country two-lane with some big dips and rough areas and never heard a single tire contact ANYTHING.

Also, at full lock in either direction I have NO contact, and I didn't even install the steering stops that came with the JCW wheels.

As an added bonus, people are now asking if the car is lowered because there is none of the dreaded "wheel well gap".

I went w/ the General Exclaim UHP and if these early indications hold true, I'll be reccommending them to alot of people. Completely silent and VERY grippy in the wet (we had some torrential downpours tonight which left some really deep standing water on the roads).

I just thought I'd share in case anyone else was considering this size or diameter tire.

Here's a pict so you can see how nicely it fills the wheel openings.

 

LOOKS GOOD!


lol center caps.

 

Normally we would caution using a larger tire due to clearance issues but with your stock wheels and stock suspension your tires seem to work OK.

Each MINI has a slightly different ride height and load. Your combo doesn't create rubbing problems so you're good.

Still be careful over dips in the road especially with passengers in the rear and don't overload your boot with heavy stuff.

Switching to aftermarket wheels would give a little less clearance depending on wheel width and offset, then the same tires may not work.

 

i think the R56 has more room when comparing to a R53 to stuff these tires...even lowered.
looks good on the clubman!

btw, we'll find out this week.
i have a set of Hankook Rs2's from my old audi TT, (225/40-18) in my basement.
new wheels for the Mini arrive today.
we'll see how it fits....and i'm lowered on H&R's.

 

BENFICA09, any updates? Just wondering how yours are working on a lowered car?

 

That's great news to hear, I just ordered some 18's with 215-35-18 tires. I shouldn't even be close to having any rubbing problems....

 

Yeah I just put some 225/50 R16s on today and very impressed that everything fits steering lock to steering lock. to MINI

 

just got home from being away for the holiday.

Wheels are now on the car, along with the 225/40-18 R-S2's.
They fit great!! zero rubbing, even with the steering wheel at full lock.

Specs:
- wheels: Rota P1 - 18x7.5 et.45
- tires: Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212 - 225/40-18

Went for a long spirited drive this afternoon and everything feels great.
The grip on the RS2's is fantastic, and rides much better than the run flats.
I did rub on the wheel liner once over a high speed corner with a sharp dip.
besides that everything feels great.

a couple pics.

 

Looks very much like an outstanding combination! Where did you get your P1s?
Thanks!

 

Looks great benfica09! The R56 indeed has more wheel well room compared to the R53, from my experience.

Have you or Greg Davis figured out how erroneous [or accurate] your speedometer is now with the bigger tire?

 

I did the calculations compared to one of the factory optional 18" sizes and if I remember correctly, it came out to be around 2.5% off.

Meaning 100 mph indicated would actually be 102.5 mph.

So it's really not too bad at all.

And BENFICA09, that looks GREAT!

 

yeah....i found it to be 3.4% slower from the tire calculator.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

i know of a standing speed check in my town....i should drive over and comapare it vs. the digital read on the tach, vs. the speedo, vs my garmin nuvi. hahah.

 

What springs did u used??

 

benfica09,did u lowered ur car??

 

yup, lowered on H&R sport springs with the stock sport suspension package

 

sorry to bump a old thread but I was looking to do the same size tries as you guys but on a 18x8 +32 ... I have BC Coilovers coming and will be running upper and lower adjustable arms in the rear and have no problem throwing some camber in there. You guys think I can pull it off?

The reason Im so set on 225/40/18 is all the performance tires are in that size Bridgestone RE-01s, and RE-11, Advan Neovas, Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs, ect

 

Anyone with 225/40/18 on with 43 offset?
Just worry 2 mm extra may cause rubbing issue.
This combo with lowering looks super!
Thanks,
-Mike

 

looks so sweet!

 

Hy people! I have bought Ronal ACT SX wheels R18 / 8J / ET40, and I'am going to run 225/40R18 tires, but I'am afraid if they are rubbing!

 

2013 JCW hatch= 235/40/17 on7.5 rota rb wheels= lowered 2" sumitomo rubber=5 years NO PROBLEMS
ISAMIN

 

Thanks for the answer! Now I have JCW red lowering factory springs. And I am really afraid of rubbing) But I want to run with 225/40r18.

People, who have experience exactly with 225/40R18 tires!? Please, help me)

 

Can you show me your car!?