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Feb 8, 2012 | 06:50 PM

#551

Minian

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Rally - Just ordered a 16x8 set of these, what's the best tire width on a Mini lowered 2". (215/45?)http://img.inkfrog.com/click_enlarge...&aid=335995961
16X8 / 4X100 / +25 OFFSET LIP SIZE 3".

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Feb 8, 2012 | 09:01 PM

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Are you for or against tire stretch?

If it were MY car I would run 205/45/16 and get something like falken 512's to get stretch since et25 is a tiny bit low for 8s.

You could get away with 215/45/16 if that meets your personal tastes better, though.

Feb 8, 2012 | 10:08 PM

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Feb 9, 2012 | 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rally@StanceDesign

I don't mind a little stretch ,but if not needed I'd rather have a normal fit for these rim bending pot holes, and construction sites.

Feb 10, 2012 | 04:09 PM

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Funny that a Chevy wheel looks good on a Mini. If I convert to 5 lug those will be on my car.

Feb 10, 2012 | 04:42 PM

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You can just Have adapters made. That's what I'm doing!

Feb 11, 2012 | 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rally@StanceDesign

I received the Rims today. They're ET26 not 25 as advertised, how much of a difference will it make. Also I like the Nitto Neo Gen tires (higher speed /load rating), do you know if they'll stretch ok or are the F-512's my best bet?

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Feb 11, 2012 | 07:24 PM

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Won't make much of a difference at all. It's a difference of 1mm in which is 1mm better. I like those wheels btw.

Feb 11, 2012 | 08:42 PM

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I received the Rims today. They're ET26 not 25 as advertised, how much of a difference will it make.

26-25=1 so they'll make 1mm of difference :P Which is basically no difference.

I have never tried nittos before.

Feb 12, 2012 | 09:11 AM

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Won't make much of a difference at all. It's a difference of 1mm in which is 1mm better. I like those wheels btw.

Thanx - I'm going to put a clear powder coat on them.

Feb 12, 2012 | 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rally@StanceDesign

26-25=1 so they'll make 1mm of difference :P Which is basically no difference.

I have never tried nittos before.

Didn't think there would be much, but I wanted to be sure so I asked.
I Like Nittos because they're quiet and grippy. They also have rim protectors on them, but I'm not sure about their stretching characteristics.

Feb 12, 2012 | 10:08 AM

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Did you get them on? Pictures now! Curious to see how these will look...

Feb 12, 2012 | 11:44 AM

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Did you get them on? Pictures now! Curious to see how these will look...

No not yet, I have to test fit tires to check for rubbing then powder coat with clear or Gloss Black before I put them on. I may need some camber in the rear.

Mar 26, 2012 | 10:29 AM

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will 17x8 et35 be okay? I want to run stock camber and can't decide between 205 45 17 or 205 40 17. Also ill be lowered on kw v2 coil overs and be dropped to maybe 1 finger gap. Any help is appreciated! I just don't want to rub too much......haha

Mar 26, 2012 | 01:05 PM

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With 17x8 et35 you will be golden. That will sit in about 5mm or so from the gender. Get 205/40 and you'll be good.

Mar 26, 2012 | 01:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by minian

rally - just ordered a 16x8 set of these, what's the best tire width on a mini lowered 2". (215/45?)http://img.inkfrog.com/click_enlarge...&aid=335995961
16x8 / 4x100 / +25 offset lip size 3".

love those wheels!!!

Mar 26, 2012 | 02:01 PM

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Finally pulled the trigger...

16x8.5

Mar 26, 2012 | 02:13 PM

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I feel like the rear either need more camber or more stretch, but nice wheels.

Mar 26, 2012 | 02:18 PM

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Totally agree. I'm getting about -2 degrees more of camber in the rear, and all new tires that don't suck at stretching like these tires do.

Mar 26, 2012 | 05:04 PM

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What tire size should I run? Is running 205 40 17 be better then 205 45 17 on a 8 inch wheel? Is it his purely looks? Do the 205 45s look funy? Anyone have pics of both??

Mar 26, 2012 | 05:26 PM

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Hey rally any thoughts on the tires?

Mar 26, 2012 | 07:29 PM

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Looks great!

Mar 27, 2012 | 04:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RedAndBlackMiniS

Totally agree. I'm getting about -2 degrees more of camber in the rear, and all new tires that don't suck at stretching like these tires do.

What's your offset/et? I have et26. I'm wondering how much camber I'll need. I purchase rear adju-control arms (H-sport) to be sure.

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Mar 27, 2012 | 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SimTechDJ

love those wheels!!!

Yea me too! I just wish the studs weren't made of plastic so I can powder coat them.

Mar 27, 2012 | 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MidniteCoop

Here's my contribution to the thread with my current setup.

Wheel/Model: BBS RS's 3-Piece with 1" lips
Offset: ET43 F, ET40 R
Wheel Size: 17x8 F, 17x9 R
Spacers: 11mm F, 15mm R (Hubcentric: Skulte Performance)
Tire Size: Falcon 912's; 205/40 F, 215/40 R
Suspension: Megan's (Currently)/KW V3's(To be Installed)
Camber Settings: NA
Rubbing: None

Where can you get that R53 badge at? Does it attach to a normal badge holder?