BBS Fitment R53 03' S.
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Real BBS Super RS wheels only come in 19" sizes and 5 bolt pattern so no it would not fit the MINI.
see
http://www.bbs-usa.com/road-wheels-d...m?CLID=58&WF=7
Fake "knock off" wheels that look similar to the RS do come in 17" sizes to fit.
Like this-
http://venturamotorsports.bigcartel....r-silver-5x120
$650 for set of 4, for 17x7.5 or 17x8.5" et35mm in Hypersilver
Assuming that you have stock suspension then-
17x7.5 et35mm fits the MINI and sticks out 13mm or 0.5" more than stock
17x8.5 et35mm sticks out 23mm or 0.9" more than stock
Both fitments have enough clearance for brakes and suspension parts.
Both wheel sizes will work with stock suspension and the 17x8.5 wheel can take wider tires like 235/40-17 or 245/40-17 but wide wheels and tires can weigh more.
If you are lowering your suspension then wider wheels or taller than stock tire sizes can risk rubbing. Use tires no larger than OEM 24.3" to be safe.
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Here's an example: http://www.memoryfab.com/wheels/used/20120102173532
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See
http://swerbn.articlealley.com/bbs-w...y-2087523.html
The RS wheel is the BBS classic in road wheels. It was the first 3-piece wheel on the market and was introduced in 1983. The RS wheel was produced up until 1995.
If you are considering a used set of BBS RS then what size are you looking at. There were many sizes made over the years.
As mentioned new wheels can be copies of the RS when the price is about $450-600 a set.
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