Hey,

I found a set of wheels, i'm considering they are Asanti AF120 with Nitto tires at a size of 225/35/19 the seller had these custom ordered for his 05 MCS he claims that there is no rubbing, no rubbing even going over bumps/speedbumps, and the turning radius isn't affected. But with those that gone with 19" what do you guys think? I'm going to leave the ride height stock if I go 19" but I need opinions on comfort, and the pro's and con's of doing this, thanks!

 

one bang and you are out.

imho, too big.

 

Hey Ken
What do you mean?

 

Very, nice wheels. With 19's you should be a little more careful not to hit a pot holes. Although with, 3 pc wheels they will be easier to repair if something does happen.

Any more pictures. I am very jealous of those wheels. I wanted to get a set of those only in a polished finish

 

Damn, those are hawt, and would look really nice on your PW/B. 19" is REALLY big though. How are the roads where you live?

 

Also, how much does he want for the wheels and tires?

Send me a PM if you do not want to post the price here

 

I take the same route on my commute 14 miles round trip 5 times a week, not really any potholes, if any, I know where they are by now.

 

stretching more tire on the wheel giving a lower profile but you will be feeling every bump on the road. Not much tire to absorb the shock especially pot holes risking damaging your wheels. Basically just riding on a lot more wheel than tire. I would think road noise would increase.

obviously a heaver wheel if that matters to you.

Greater chance of rub as well.

So basically sacrificing ride comfort for looks. So what is of more value to you?

How low is your car anyway?

 

Stock ride height (same as the one in the picture), will the ride be a lot worse than 17" with runflats? Seller assured me there will not be any rubbing on stock ride height.

 

Good looking wheels on the car, especially considering the size. 19's on a MINI are like dubs on anything else. But, still too big IMO.

 

I run a 215/35/18 and it's livable with no rubbing. They look good on his car but those puppies would look simply amazing on your PW/B, as for the ride quality only you know how much you are willing to put up with for the fantastic look you're going to get. How wide is the rim and what is the offset? These factors are going decide rubbing issues also. BTW his certainly looks lowered.

 

He had it lowered, but when he got the 19" he put it back to stock, he told me i'll be fine as long as I don't lower, he told me I can't lower at all. Wheels are 19x8 inches, 8J width. Tires are 225/35/19.


For those wondering what my MCS looks like there it is! That picture is a bit old, I done a few things after that picture, there are more in the gallery!

 

your stock wheels painted grey or black and lowered looks better than those big baller wheels yo!

 

That DS is REALLY high off the ground....wow 4x4 status for sure

 

BTW - this is NOT stock ride height:

 

I figured....but still check out all the room underneath the sideskirts. 19's just jack the car up too high for me

Imagine how high it would be if you didnt lower it on 19's. I bet you could get hummer style ground clearance

 

Can you even lower with 19" without rubbing lol!

 

it's not the diameter of the wheel that matters, but tire size, wheel width and offset. Otherwise, a 15" is no different than 19" with respect to lowering (except the roundness of the tire shoulder and how that helps/hurts clearances)

 

Something tells me that DS is lowered like .75" something like an H-Sport drop. I like the baller look but 19s are just too damn big, and Asanti's are a bit ghetto. Just go with a set of 18x8 HRE, iForged, DPE, Kinesis, NEEZ, etc. wheels and drop it on coils. The drop will play games with your eyes and make the wheels look bigger and you'll have the stance/look that you want.

With that little rubber around the tire the 19s would be right quick...

 

19's--only if chrome and only with spinners

 

I'll post pics later tonight or tomorrow with GP with 19" HREs w/H Sport springs. IMO as well as the tuner shop owner (Topline Automobile) who built the GP, your chance of bending the rim is going to happen due to very thin sidewalls - 19s are for show cars only, not recommended for daily driving.

 

Everyone here is saying the rims will bend, etc, etc...I was talking to a friend of mine with a 2006 Mercedes CLK 350 with a set of Brabus Monoblock VI which he paid around 6k for. Either way he is running 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires on the car, he drives on the freeways a lot and he drives in Los Angeles a lot as well, he said his Brabus never bent in the potholes or the bumps, etc, and remember Brabus aren't forged they are made of alloy. On top of that he is riding on Tein Super Street slammed. He said the wheels will be less likely to bend as long as the proper PSI is maintained, can anyone here confirm this?

P.S...My friend claims his car is around 4,000 pound with him and his subs in it

 

I think the suspension for a a mercedes is a lot more forgiving than a mini.
But if you think its ok...go for it.

I like the way your car looks now. I ordered the same color car. But looking at your car, its making me reconsider and I might not drop it.
Maybe your black arches hide that appearance and i'm going with 17's and maybe 18, but no more.
I think its over kill if all you want is the "cool factor"

 

Alpha- that is probably one of the worst comparisons.

the problem with MINI's is the short sus stroke. you basically need to lower
the car quite a bit to make your car look good with 18's and 19's...when
you do you limit your stroke so much that you have to increase spring
and damp rate cause you only got very limited throw to work in. otherwise
you ride your bumpstops and mushroom your towers. this results in stiff
ride.

my G35C running 19's (050 PP's mind you) is smooth as butter. #1, the
circumference is larger so it rides over road imprefections easier, the
sus setting is softer in comparison, and the car has probably an extra 1"
or so of sus stroke vs a MCS even though my G is lowered 1.5".

 

I like your set up...how does it ride?

What size wheel would you go and how much would you lower it if at all with the 07 JCW Aero kit???