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Old 12-30-2018, 05:16 PM
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Larger tires for 2009 Mini S

Is there enough room to run a 215/45/17 on all four corners. The normal tire size is 205/45/17 and turns 832 revolutions per mile and the 215/45/17 turns 820. How will this effect my speedometer reading?
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You will not notice the change to 215/45-17 tires, other than a slightly better ride quality. Fit is just about perfect.
 
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Plenty of room especially if you're on stock suspension. The change to speedometer reading will be minimal and probably not even noticed. Download a phone app and check your speedo against GPS. It's probably not correct on the OEM sized tires.
 
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Thanks for the feedback
 
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Old 12-31-2018, 01:25 PM
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https://tiresize.com/comparison/

MINI speed always reads about 4mph high at 60 ... built in <read 60 actual 56>

been discussed many times. appears many EU cars come this way because of fines applied to maker if they read low ..... that's the story anyway.

all 3 on fine have been this way according to GPS checks.
 
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