So, I researched quite a bit to try and find anyone using 15mm spacers (I found 1), so I thought I'd post photos of my MINI with this setup for future reference. I really like the look! Thanks to Turner Motorsport as they were quite helpful (and local).

 

Lookin good! No springs or coilovers?

Did you do a lug conversion kit? Which one? Did you first try the spacers with you lug bolts?

I am interested in doing 8mm spacers, but I don't know if I need to do a kit and if I do which one will give me enough to put the spacers on?!?!?!

 

Looks good dude Any rubbing issues at all? (i.e. at railroad crossings, hard bumps, etc.)

Thx

 

My car is bone stock. I used H&R 15mm spacers with the appropriate longer lug bolts. I imagine you will need longer lug bolts with 8mm spacers, but best to call H&R to find out.

 

Thanks! In extreme dips in the road (e.g. hard bumps), it does squeak a tiny bit sometimes.

 

how does this affect performance and handling?

 

I don't feel any difference, though I don't race or drive the car aggressively, so it doesn't feel any different than without the spacers. I'm coming off BBS RX wheels, which were 17x7.5/ET35, and they don't seem any different than the ride I experienced with those either.