Official F56 Wheel Fitment Thread
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yeah but at -2 or more camber they should sit nice...again, it's all in the name of seeing what works. I was very happy with how much space I have between the struts and 215/45 tires. Did you happen to see how much camber you can get in the rear if you max it out?
Last edited by randomquickness; 02-28-2015 at 07:50 PM.
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I have a feeling you will need to get adjustable rear control arms to make your set up work - unless you are not planning on going that low with the coilovers.
My 18x8 ET45 set up encountered minor rubbing in the front with KW coils wound all the way down. The plastic has worn itself away now though, ha!
I've not had any rubbing issues in the rear as I have a little over -2 camber on there and even with two adults in the back it's OK.
I think the only reason I'm ok is due to the camber - a guy I know had 18x8 ET35 on his and took them off because the rubbing on the rear was so bad (again lowered on KW's)
My 18x8 ET45 set up encountered minor rubbing in the front with KW coils wound all the way down. The plastic has worn itself away now though, ha!
I've not had any rubbing issues in the rear as I have a little over -2 camber on there and even with two adults in the back it's OK.
I think the only reason I'm ok is due to the camber - a guy I know had 18x8 ET35 on his and took them off because the rubbing on the rear was so bad (again lowered on KW's)
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Looks like they are being sold by tunershop.com.
They have a 121kw and 141kw option under the Cooper S. Anyone know the difference? I also asked if their xta's come with top plates, otherwise what's the point.
Has anyone verified the part numbers and that these are correct? They reference a "built" date from 12/2006-
They have a 121kw and 141kw option under the Cooper S. Anyone know the difference? I also asked if their xta's come with top plates, otherwise what's the point.
Has anyone verified the part numbers and that these are correct? They reference a "built" date from 12/2006-
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Back on topic, i can now verify that with 215/45/17 tires at stock ride height with factory camber specs, 17x8 et35 up front will not rub under full load. 17x8 et30 in the rear WILL rub the fender under full load. It's not bad and you'd never encounter it during daily driving. A little camber in the back and it wouldn't rub at all. I believe when i lower it and dial in the camber this fitment will be about as agressive as you can go and will most likely involve some fender work to accommodate.
Last edited by randomquickness; 03-06-2015 at 05:42 PM.
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Damn, that looks bloody fantastic.
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I just picked up a a set of these in 18x8 35et for my Justa. But until we stop getting snow here in Canada, they're staying in the boxes.
PS - Anyone know where I can get 65mm MINI logo center caps similar to the stock one? I've gone up and down the internet with no luck.
Last edited by G_Russ; 03-13-2015 at 09:49 PM.
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I loved the first setup...but the new setup is FANTASTIC!!!
I just picked up a a set of these in 18x8 35et for my Justa. But until we stop getting snow here in Canada, they're staying in the boxes.
PS - Anyone know where I can get 65mm MINI logged center caps similar to the stock one? I've gone up and down the internet with no luck.
I just picked up a a set of these in 18x8 35et for my Justa. But until we stop getting snow here in Canada, they're staying in the boxes.
PS - Anyone know where I can get 65mm MINI logged center caps similar to the stock one? I've gone up and down the internet with no luck.
Awesome looking wheel nonetheless.
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I checked with the manufacturer and the rim shop, and they both agreed that my "soon to be" setup is literally the max that could go on the car without modding the flares. I plan to lower the car, but not nearly as low as yours. The potholes in Toronto would wreck the rims and suspension. The rim shop also suggested that 205 tires would also help with the fit.
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Seems to be a far bigger choice of tyres available
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