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will 15" holies fit over R53 JCW calipers?

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Old 01-20-2010, 04:42 AM
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will 15" holies fit over R53 JCW calipers?

The early type, ( red painted standand R56)
 
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I believe R53 JCW calipers are like my stock S R56's, so nope
 
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Thanks, didn't think so, so bigger brakes and no snow tires/wheels
 
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These OEM rims are MINI - R81's - 5.5Jx15 - they weigh 5.45Kg each and have an Offset of 45mm. Not enough clearance for those calipers up front.

Tire Rack has some 16 inch winter tire/rim packages available which will work.
 
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