Tires, Wheels, & Brakes Discussion about wheels, tires, and brakes for the new MINI.

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Old 04-18-2012, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by xstartxtodayx
Those look awesome hmmm me thinks gold centers would look pretty sweet too, but then again I've got a thing for gold

figured I might as well share some shots with my current wheels, just a set of s-lites painted gold, hopefully they'll be my winter wheels soon (I'm waiting for a certain set of wheels to be released by 1552, in gold of course ).


_JDS0914 by xstartxtodayx, on Flickr


_JDS0531 by xstartxtodayx, on Flickr
Not a huge fan of gold wheels. But when tastefully done—like yours—they look great. Excellent job!
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 07:24 AM
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Palax, those look awesome!
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 07:28 AM
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Palax, those look awesome!
Thanks. I need to find a harsher spring tho. They only rub in the rear. I have nm engineering springs. May have to do coilovers
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by palax919
2012 MCS 1.2" drop with ESM 002R 17x8.5 with Hankook Evo's 235/45/17. im working on better pics just got them on last night.
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by palax919
2012 MCS 1.2" drop with ESM 002R 17x8.5 with Hankook Evo's 235/45/17. im working on better pics just got them on last night.
Those are some fat tires for a wide low offset tire. Unless you raise your car up, you'll probably keep rubbing.
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Evasive
Those are some fat tires for a wide low offset tire. Unless you raise your car up, you'll probably keep rubbing.
Yea i did my calculations wrong with the tires based it off a 195/65 stock but there 55. I ordered a set of coilovers that start at .7 so should fix the slight rubbing. Fail on my part
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by palax919
Yea i did my calculations wrong with the tires based it off a 195/65 stock but there 55. I ordered a set of coilovers that start at .7 so should fix the slight rubbing. Fail on my part
That's no problem, just use the old baseball bat trick to clearance your fender-wells.
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by palax919
Yea i did my calculations wrong with the tires based it off a 195/65 stock but there 55. I ordered a set of coilovers that start at .7 so should fix the slight rubbing. Fail on my part
Your best bet is to probably sell your tires and get the correct tires. The rubbing will ruin the edge of your tires and destroy your fenders as well. Just a suggestion...
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Evasive
Your best bet is to probably sell your tires and get the correct tires. The rubbing will ruin the edge of your tires and destroy your fenders as well. Just a suggestion...
That is my other thought. Im coming from a dodge magnum where bigger was better
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by palax919
2012 MCS 1.2" drop with ESM 002R 17x8.5 with Hankook Evo's 235/45/17. im working on better pics just got them on last night.
whoa.......Mexiflush on a Mini
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by palax919
That is my other thought. Im coming from a dodge magnum where bigger was better


If you want it to look flush, I would suggest looking at 204-40-17. Not sure if you like the stretched look but it will look very good once you install your coilovers and drop your car.
 
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Speedline Turini 2120

Speedline Turini 2120 17X7 35mm offset with Dunlop Direzza Star Specs. 42lbs/corner




 
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Originally Posted by Drewbrese
Speedline Turini 2120 17X7 35mm offset with Dunlop Direzza Star Specs. 42lbs/corner

[IMG] DSC_0080 by Drewbrese, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG] DSC_0085 by Drewbrese, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG] DSC_0086 by Drewbrese, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG] DSC_0075 by Drewbrese, on Flickr[/IMG]
Love those Speedlines!
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 08:33 PM
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Tires are so bad @$$

 
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^+1. I just put on a set myself. Can't wait to get 'em out on the track.
 
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Originally Posted by sooper_cooper
^+1. I just put on a set myself. Can't wait to get 'em out on the track.
Same here! Love'em.
 
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Old 04-19-2012, 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Moe
Not a huge fan of gold wheels. But when tastefully done—like yours—they look great. Excellent job!
Thanks I've had gold on my last 4 cars for nearly 10 years now, I'm a sucker for the old euro style of gold wheels
 
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What BBS are those? I like them. Want to trae for some OZs?
 
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Originally Posted by Porthos
What BBS are those? I like them. Want to trae for some OZs?
BBS RS. It also says it in his Signature...
 
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Old 04-24-2012, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by RedAndBlackMiniS
That's nice. Did you get that low just with the Vmaxx drop? Any other suspension mods needed to sit like that?
 
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Old 04-24-2012, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Porthos
What BBS are those? I like them. Want to trae for some OZs?
They are BBS RS. 16x7.5 et 14 front and 16x8.5 et 14 in the back. Thanks


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That's nice. Did you get that low just with the Vmaxx drop? Any other suspension mods needed to sit like that?
The combination of skinny tires (195/40), 16" wheels, and coilovers. Nothing special. I still have a little room to go down, a lot in the back, which I'll do when I get more camber in the rear. Front have another 2-4 threads. Rears have about 5-7.
 
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Old 04-24-2012, 11:16 AM
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Rotiform BLQ

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Old 04-24-2012, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RedAndBlackMiniS
They are BBS RS. 16x7.5 et 14 front and 16x8.5 et 14 in the back. Thanks




The combination of skinny tires (195/40), 16" wheels, and coilovers. Nothing special. I still have a little room to go down, a lot in the back, which I'll do when I get more camber in the rear. Front have another 2-4 threads. Rears have about 5-7.
Yeah that's dope. I just didn't know if you needed special control arms or anything. I'm still trying to fully understand the MINI suspension. I'm coming from VW world where frame notching and custom suspensions are common place to ride low low...
 

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