March 2006 Roundel article mentions a new wheel/tire combination! Quote "The test car was also fitted with Dinan designed Mini-specific 8.5x18 three piece wheels and 225/35 Michelin Pilot Sport tires." Now all we have to do is find the same offset to fit our own 8.5/18's and 225/35's. I'd prefer 17/8.5's and 225/40's.

 

any pictures of the rims?

do you have a link to the article?

thanks,
Charles