I am looking to get 18 for my mini I just wanted to know where is the best place to get them I want 8 in front maybe 9 in the back I want the tires black but i want something very light???

 

What offsets do you plan on running to get 9's to fit? My guess is that you won't be able to find an offset that wouldn't rub without lots of trimming and tire stretch. Some people have run 17x9's but even that comes very close to rubbing and requires arch trimming.

 

i dont really know much about tires or wheels so that why I am asking you guys. for help Maybe go with 8 instead of 9

 

For 18's, 8" width would definitely be your best bet on the R56. Honestly that or smaller, the OEM size is 18x7".

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agreed...18x8 or 18x7 would probably be a better bet if you're just starting out with aftermarket wheels....fitting wider wheels requires a lot of attention to offsets and fitment.

 

I have 17x7 right know the stock sport package deal but i want some 18x8 black with silver lip. They told me the lighter the wheel the faster the car will go because they weigh a lot they told me to go with the ssr but they seem really expensive are they good wheels?????

 

SSR's are good wheels and they do offer a nice light weight. Generally, 18's aren't really chosen for performance....they weigh more than the smaller wheels.

 

I want performance and something that looks good

 

Check out Hamann Wheels,they make an 8" in both 17 and 18 " and are performance oriented..

 

where can I find them at I been looking but nothing

 

Wheel Power in Newport Beach is the north American Distributor,they should be able to direct to a dealer in your area 714-375-9666

 

How are those performance oriented? Those things weigh a ton.

They are GREAT wheels, but i dont think there's any way they are performance oriented.

 

I would run a 16 or 17 imo....im currently running a heavy 18 and my handling is no where near where it was stock....thats also why i have a set of 16x7 supermesh in my living room waiting....
Jack

 

Never weighed them,but they sure look good...guess I just read all the Hamann propaganda

 

yah, i think the 18 inch version is something like 23+ pounds which is quite a bit more hefty than performance wheels. It's part of the heavier multi-piece design. They look amazing, but they aren't performance oriented.