I am running the R105's and have no rubbing @ stock height. Once the runflats wear out, I am going to see if we can get 225/30 on them.

 

Yeap, HomerJ purchased my old wheels. I had very little rub, I never trimmed the car either it was so little. Mine was a 05 MCS, I think Homer has a 04..

So, even at stock height it will vary from car to car and also how much weight you put into the car..

 

15's and konig rewinds. ha.

 

Check my signature. I have an 05. And they rubbed on my wifes 06 MCS and our 06 Cooper as well, with only one person in the car and no cargo. Not minor rubbing either. This was AFTER significant trimminig of the rear fenders trim and wheel well liners.

I promise you will not be happy with a 225/40/18. The rubbing will drive you nuts! Go with 215/35/18's

 

Homer- do you feel that its possible to ever actually lower a car on 18s (not just the 1 inch drop of h-sports)?

 

Sure on 215/35 with the right wheels

Alex

 

meaning large offsets?

(strictly just curious....i plan to stick to my below-17 inch wheels)

 

Lowering 1 inch would be no problem.

 

Sure, just ask fj0.. he has Rota Sub-Zero's in 18s and slammed his car on coilovers.. Over a 1inch drop...

 

Thanks....totally forgot that he moved up to 18s

His car seems to be very high off the ground still though, i guess not the "lowered" i was looking for:

 

Yes - lower offsets require trimming with 215/35

Alex

 

which size tire is best for 18x7.5 w/ 42 offset if I plan on using lowering springs at a later date....

Thanks!

Kouper

 

[quote=RallyMINI;1206268]Thanks....totally forgot that he moved up to 18s

His car seems to be very high off the ground still though, i guess not the "lowered" i was looking for:
[I just bought similar wheels, of course prob. paid less than yours, and mineare silver finieshed, anyhow mine are 18X7.5 w/ 42 offset- your mini looks lowered and if so, what size tires are you running on, for I am currently looking for a set and plan to use lowring springs later on.... thanks!

Kouper

 

[quote=Ovrezee;1178498]18"s and lowered 1" great look IMO!

[Just bought some 18x7.5 with offset 42 what tire size would you recomment if I should use lowring springs at a later date to prevent rubbing....

Thanks!

Kouper

 

just bought 18x7.5 offset 42, what's the biggest/smallest size tires should I get if planning on using lowering springs at a later date to prevent from rubbing....

 

just bought some wheels like yours for my 06 Kouper-S but mine are silver, what size tires are you running and is your lowered, (I plan on using lowering springs at a later date)- to prevent it from rubbing...

 

Safe to get 215/35-18 tires. See your other post in another thread for more tire info.

 

Thanks for your suggestions!

 

Minihume: Thanks for your suggestions!! I got my wheels and tires on my mini yesterday. I got a blowout on my run flats-so my boss bought me some tires for my new wheels... I'm running Nitto Neo Gen 205/40/18 Thanks Again- see my updated gallery if you want, but I think they look great!!! Now all I have left is to save up for the lowering springs.... Thanks again!!!

 

I have 18" RacingHart wheels on mine and spent 6 months in Montreal... Quebec's roads are terrible, and would be #1 on the USA list...

I had no problem but I was very careful...

Get some 18"!! With a slight drop, it will look great! Check my gallery or click on my signature for pics!

 

18's look really nice! hope to get some pretty soon

 

I'm running 18x9 with 245/35/18. See pix in the BRG thread. 2" drop with PSS9.

 

wonderful, and I am respecting you a lot. Ground Clearance is Overrated