I pulled the trigger, Enkei VR5's. Good deal? Will these fit?
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I pulled the trigger, Enkei VR5's. Good deal? Will these fit?
Tire rack does not have them in stock but found them and gave me a better price than anywhere I could find. Will be delivered in 10 days or so considering the 4th is next week. They also included the center ring, lug tool and 20 lug bolts for the rims. All at 150 each.
I should add they do hit you for 90 for shipping but all in all, still over $100 less than anywhere else I could find.
Here is the order:
REQUIRED CENTERING RING
4 In Stock N/C N/C
LUG INSTALLATION TOOL
1 In Stock N/C N/C
18X8 5-112 ET45 ENKEI VR5#
4 Out of Stock $149.00 $596.00
REQUIRED LUGBOLT FOR VEHICLE
20 In Stock N/C N/C
I got them from a guy named Todd at Tirerack but he said to wait until we can confirm fitment on the vehicle before we start dancing.
They are 18 x 8, 5x112 with an ET45. They should work, shouldn't they?
what is the best tire size for this? 215 40 18 or 215 35 18? anyone squeeze 225s on? I do not plan to lower the car. It will stay stock....
btw - I have a 2014 MCS 2 door hardtop.
here is the rim, photos on the car to come....
I should add they do hit you for 90 for shipping but all in all, still over $100 less than anywhere else I could find.
Here is the order:
REQUIRED CENTERING RING
4 In Stock N/C N/C
LUG INSTALLATION TOOL
1 In Stock N/C N/C
18X8 5-112 ET45 ENKEI VR5#
4 Out of Stock $149.00 $596.00
REQUIRED LUGBOLT FOR VEHICLE
20 In Stock N/C N/C
I got them from a guy named Todd at Tirerack but he said to wait until we can confirm fitment on the vehicle before we start dancing.
They are 18 x 8, 5x112 with an ET45. They should work, shouldn't they?
what is the best tire size for this? 215 40 18 or 215 35 18? anyone squeeze 225s on? I do not plan to lower the car. It will stay stock....
btw - I have a 2014 MCS 2 door hardtop.
here is the rim, photos on the car to come....
#3
Since you've already ordered them, just wait till they come and test fit one w/o a tire. That will tell you a lot. If you're ok at that point, then mount one tire and test fit again.
If they haven't arrived yet and you want a head start, do this - with the existing wheels on your car, crawl under and measure clearance to struts, springs, etc. Then pull a wheel and measure the wheel width, backspace, etc and calculate your offset. Now you have a baseline to compare your new wheels to. You'll quickly be able to tell where the backside of the new wheel is compared to existing and if you'll have any problems. Step two of the process is tire fitting. I stick w/ stock tire sizes and only a slightly lowered suspension. Minimizes problems.
Good luck
If they haven't arrived yet and you want a head start, do this - with the existing wheels on your car, crawl under and measure clearance to struts, springs, etc. Then pull a wheel and measure the wheel width, backspace, etc and calculate your offset. Now you have a baseline to compare your new wheels to. You'll quickly be able to tell where the backside of the new wheel is compared to existing and if you'll have any problems. Step two of the process is tire fitting. I stick w/ stock tire sizes and only a slightly lowered suspension. Minimizes problems.
Good luck
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also, what size width did you go with? 7.5 or 8'?
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SPARCO TROFEO 5 GOLD RIMS 18 x 8 OFFSET 45mm, BACKSPACING 6.30", BOLT PATTERN 5-112 W/ MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 205/40ZR18
These are installed on my lowered 2018 MCS, no rubbing whatsoever. You may be fine with 225 tires once you don’t lower your ride height.
These are installed on my lowered 2018 MCS, no rubbing whatsoever. You may be fine with 225 tires once you don’t lower your ride height.
Last edited by 6FT6; 07-11-2018 at 07:46 AM.
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how about a down the line shot of those?
thanks for posting
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Finally showed up and had them installed today.
18x8 Enkei VR5's with 225 40 18 Continental Extreme Contact tires.
I have experienced no rubbing at all but my buddy at MINI of SD is going to get under it tomorrow to confirm the clearances all the way around. May look into a drop (if possible) but the ECU tune is next....
18x8 Enkei VR5's with 225 40 18 Continental Extreme Contact tires.
I have experienced no rubbing at all but my buddy at MINI of SD is going to get under it tomorrow to confirm the clearances all the way around. May look into a drop (if possible) but the ECU tune is next....
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Look at my previous post with pics of 205s on an 8” rim. You decide. My car was customized at the mini dealership, they decided on the 205s and I haven’t had any issues (note it’s also lowered with KWs v1 coilovers).