wow, i guess your 6th isn't that much taller.... i get some drone right around 3300 +/- 500 so i try and stay away from there on the highway

i will try and see what i have for rpm @ 120kph in 5th, speedo will prolly think 124, i will have to do a quick bit o math

 

thanks for the info! im not worried about the speedo cause
it'll keep me under the speed limit. my dd's running lower profile
vs stock and im happy with it so wanted to try on my MCS as well.

thanks!

 

to answer my own question with my own car haha

 

205/50 16 on 16x6,5 et45

 

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...eels-79117.jpg

 

bumping an old dead thread, hoping for more pictures. I'm on 17" JCW Cross Spokes now and was thinking about these in 16x7:

 

I've a few.

Bridgespoke with 205/50-16



https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ByTwilight.jpg

SSR Type-C with 205/50-16



with 205/55-16



Enkei RPF1 with 225/45-16

 

Great thread! I think 16's are the best overall wheel for the Mini for balancing performance, feel, comfort, looks, and MPG. Although I think if you use anything more than a 50 series tires it starts looking a bit goofy/offroadish to me.

Anyone know what wheels these are?

 

^Advan RG II. They go for around $550-580 per wheel in 16inch sizes.

 

Rota boost is a copy of those advan rg2 if you Iike the look but wanna do it on the cheap. It won't be as light though. I believe 17inch and above the weight is 20+ lbs. while the real deal is 17lbs, probably less at 16".

 

16 x 8 (offset 26) Stance Mindsets.

 

Thanks for the info. I'm not getting any knockoff wheels as the goal is to reduce weight as much as possible.

I've been looking at good condition used wheels like Volk CE28's, TE37's, SSR Comps, etc. These RGII's aren't quite as light as those, but if I can find a used set I'll consider them.

 

I really like my stock xlite wheels, not to mention they are pretty light. You can also find them used quite cheap.

 

I guess it just depends on your definition of "light," for me anything over 13lbs for a 16" wheel is out of the question, and anything over 15lbs for a 17" is too much. So you can imagine my feeling towards the 17" S-Lites that are on my car now at 25lbs. Bleh.

If I can get ahold of the wheels I really want, Sprint CP035R in 16x7 I'll be able to drop almost 70lbs of unsprung weight.

 

Light for oem.

 

S-light rims are heavy as crap...
But the 16' x-lite (aka r-84) is actually a decent weight...pretty light...even popular with suto -x.
Very different rims....different weight and size!!

 

The SSR Type-C wheels I showed above are for sale: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-5-wheels.html

They're 11.6lb each, you'd be lucky to find something lighter.

 

Here's a pic of my clubbie with my winter setup..
16x7 Motegi MR121 wrapped on Dunlop Winter SP 195/55.

 

Keep 'em coming folks.

I`m looking to go with a 16" setup on my R53 JCW this spring.

 

Any rubbing? Are you lowered?

 

Fitted these 16 inch rims and tires last week.
2011 MCS DRAG rims plus Conti Extreme DWS tires both from Discount Tire Direct

 

Yes, I'm lowered nearly 2". I get a slight rub when I roll over speed bumps too quickly or very hard cornering. (Only on the rear) I honestly don't hear when it happens. I just found out 2 days ago when cleaning the car.
But, I have rear adjustable control arms, and fixed cambered strut mount bearing in front.

 

From my previous 2003 MCS, EB/W, here are some white R84's
I've always liked stock 16" rims, and tried to find the lightest.
After ditching the OEM runflats, I had Goodyear Eagle F1's in size 215/50/16 on the R84's, they rocked!
Once I get some good pics I will post my new ride, a 2013 LB/B MCS, this time with stock 16" R128's in black...

 

b00sted09,

Do you have a closer picture of your Clubman with the Motegi MR121 wheels? I really want to get these this upcoming spring/summer.

Thanks!

 

here you go...





Let me know if you need more and I will try to take more pics during daytime