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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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BBS RS 16x8 +11 on R53?

I'm interested in buying a local set of BBS RS 16x8 +11 offset from a guy and having them custom drilled to 4x100.

I was wondering if 16x8 +11 will fit on my R53?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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The offset is to low to run those on a mini.
Also, another thing to take into account when looking to have rims re-drilled would be the center bore diameter, some are coming off cars with a larger center bore and will not be able to be re-drilled since the new holes would extend into the center bore since the Mini hubs are smaller.

Mine are +43 front & +40 rear and I'm running spacers, ideally you would want a +32 up front and +25 in the rear, it also depends on the width of the rims, since most the width is on the barrel side and would end up rubbing against either the inside of the fenders or your suspension.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Yeah, MidniteCoop is correct. Way too low of an offset and plus the fact that you'll probably need to run adapters to get those to work. Keep looking...
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Dinan604
Yeah, MidniteCoop is correct. Way too low of an offset and plus the fact that you'll probably need to run adapters to get those to work. Keep looking...
I wouldn't say "way too low" It's only like 5mm too low for a nice stance.

I do have to agree...it's just a bit too low. 16x8 et15 is do-able with a great deal of camber and tire stretch. 16x8 et20 is a bit better with moderate stretch and a little poke. 16x8 et35 for a flush tuck fit.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Rally@StanceDesign
I wouldn't say "way too low" It's only like 5mm too low for a nice stance.

I do have to agree...it's just a bit too low. 16x8 et15 is do-able with a great deal of camber and tire stretch. 16x8 et20 is a bit better with moderate stretch and a little poke. 16x8 et35 for a flush tuck fit.
how are those above messurements comparing to a R56 anybody?

thx
 
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