OK....I got a bonus at work which means I can afford new wheels! (DiDi is getting spoiled this year! )
My question is this....I wanna go 17x7, but I what kind of offset would I need?

Thanks in advance peeps!

 

Bolt pattern is 4x100. Centerbore is 56.1mm. (you may need a centering ring to fit wheels not designed for the MINI onto the car).

The MINI 17 by 7 S-lites have a 50 offset
The MINI 17 by 7 R90s have a 48 offset

And yes, I'm getting spoiled with L.Mini mod posts. :smile:

 

THANKS DiD!!!!! (Are you going to change your screen name to DaveinCalifornia?)

 

PS...yeah the wheels I am most likely getting are not designed for the MINI.

 

>>THANKS DiD!!!!! (Are you going to change your screen name to DaveinCalifornia?) :smile:



back to the wheels a couple questions:

Have you seen any wheel designs that you like so far? ( check out the Tirerack Upgrade Garage link on the very front page of MCO)

What are you thinking about doing for tires?

 

I've narrowed it down to 2. Here are the contenders:




The 2nd ones are not available in a 50 offset though, which sucks if that is what I need because I am leaning towards them.

Does anyone else have aftermarket wheels that are a different offset than 48/50? Is that even possible? The offset for the Konigs is 40.

 

According to a post that alex at tirerack made the 17 by 7 offsets they recommend for MINI go down to 40.

I like the first set though. :smile:

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OK thanks! So now I just have to decide....I am going to start another post for this.

 

I agree with dave, HT3 would be Hot!

Alex

 

>> Less spokes... 5 vs 10

 

I clean my wheels constantly anyway, so it won't be a big deal. I am going to go with the HT3s. The main reason being I don't want something with a universal bolt pattern. Also I am more fond of tirerack than discount tire.

 

We are ALL blushing. thanks.

Alex




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congrats on the bonus!!

 

Thank you!

 

I really like the HT3's too, excellent choice!
Be sure to post pics of your hot-stuff

smoochez,
Ryan

 

>>>>
>>Thank you!


you are very welcome
cant wait to see it

mind if i ask details?
wahts the brand/what tires u getting/what size tires

how much was the total?

 

I have someone working all that out for me.
I will tell you after I actually order them.

 

ah ok very cool L mini

i just got mine
17X8
215/45/17 yoko es100 from tirerack

will post pics next week when i can borrow a camera

 

ryan and L.
i can't wait to see the pics!
L... are you gonna get the grey or silver HT3's?

 

Grey baby! I was talking to Ivan earlier and he said the exact thing that I was thinking when I chose them...the color reminds me of my shadow stripes.

 

nfo--of course i will get pics

but this is L's thread

so lets show her some attention

 

good choice L.
i'm sure they will be easier to keep clean.
can't wait to see a new sig pic with you smiling next to your car's new shoes!