Tires, Wheels, & Brakes Discussion about wheels, tires, and brakes for the new MINI.

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Old 03-30-2012, 09:32 AM
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advice please 17x8

hi all im new had my mini a while now and im looking to get some 17x8 et35 calibre vintage wheels for it. Ill be running 205/40/17 tyres but i also have ap racing BBK am i gonna have issues with fitting these wheels? am i going to need spacers? also car lowered on KW v1 coilovers

appreciate any help!! did use search but couldnt find the correct answer

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Which platform (R53 or R56)? And what size rotor are the AP Racing BBK?

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It's r53 and these are the brakes I have

http://www.lohen.co.uk/shop/proddeta...ingBigBrakeKit
 
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You're kinda in a rock and a hard place; AP Racing specifically denotes that the standard 17in wheels won't fit without a spacer.
However, their also noting that most aftermarket 17in wheel will fit; it's like as double standard.

You need to measure the rotor mounting surface of the wheel to the outside edge of the caliper.
Then you need to get a hold of Calibre Wheels and ask the clearance.

Typically an 8in wide wheel with a 35mm offset will clear most BBK's, but you need to double check before you have a set of wheels may not work.

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Ok cool I'll do that was expecting to have run maybe 13mm spacers anyone know who owns this? Kinda look I'm going for


 
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