alloys,how big can we go

[d9dgydave]

just bought the wife a 51 plate mini cooper in silver and wonderd how big i can go with the alloys and tyres before catching the wheel archers,,,,i was thinking 19 inch or bigger can anyone help please,

[Garlick]

really?

I started on 17'' and went down to 16''. Much nicer on the track, and for general road use.

Depends what you want, I choose go over show, but it's whatever floats your boat.

MINI themselves offer an 18'' so i'd assume you might get a 19'' in there. Would look like a 4x4 though surely?

Do let us know what you fit in the end though as i'd be interested to know

Good luck

[d9dgydave]

thanks will do,,,seen some 20 on ebay so i,m going to give them ago

[Supermega]

Im not sure I have seen 20" on a MINI before! I know that when you have the JCW 18" wheels fitted you need to have a lock limiter fitted to stop the tyres rubbing. I know its you car and all, but im sure it will ruin the the cars handling and performance, and for what its worth I wouldnt want to put any more strain on the midland gearbox. :-)

[Garlick]

20 inch wheels!

Well, i'm not sure what to say! An X5 come standard on 18's, with 20's as an option.

At least it will be unique, but echo comments above about handling etc.

We need to see those pictures when you've got them on.

[d9dgydave]

didnt buy it for its handling even thow the odd time the missis lets me jump in it its fun to drive, it just does the school run every day maybe 3 miles in total a day,,,,just thought i,d give it a unique look

[GJB]

d9dgydave said:

didnt buy it for its handling even thow the odd time the missis lets me jump in it its fun to drive, it just does the school run every day maybe 3 miles in total a day,,,,just thought i,d give it a unique look

Unique look (lots of tyre smoke) and lots of unique noise (tyres rubbing on bodywork and whine from transmission as it winds itself to destruction).

[Garlick]

Have the e- bay wheels turned up yet? I'm dying to see them fitted.

[d9dgydave]

no not yet 14 days and only payed for them on saturday,,,could you help me garlick put a photo on thow i think everyone will enjoy the wifes private plate,,,,thanks ,,,,i havnt got a clue how too

[Garlick]

Sorry for the delayed reply.

Have a look here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[d9dgydave]

cant do it,,,but you,ll find the mini with plate on in registrations for sale,fun plates

[Hartge210]

Here you go Dave;)

Found this pic on google, the only info I know is that they are 19" by a company called HRE.


I'm running 18" on mine (with 215/35 tyres), the ride is a little harsh & I have definately become a pothole watcher, it gets a bit 'crashy' over the holes. Apart from that I'm well pleased with the looks etc. I should imagine 19" or above would be a very hard ride though.

Oh yeah, here's your Mrs plate, nice one, I supect the BIB might have something to say about it though.


Cheers
John

Edited by Hartge210 on Thursday 23 October 14:16

[d9dgydave]

Gutted found some 20 inch already on a pair of mini,s what are called sound and soul,,,,stick it into google and you,ll find them,,,think they where promotion vehicals for pioneer sound system,when someone finds them will you post them as i cant do it at all

[Hartge210]

Found this one on www.MINI2.com, if you type 'Wolf design 20" Mini Cooper' into youtube there is a short clip of a MINI running on 20"s. (Sorry, don't know how to download movie clips). I think in the photos the 20's don't look too bad, but in that youtube clip they look MASSIVE. Too big IMO, but if your happy then go for it mate, it's all about your own taste at the end of the day.

[deevlash]

that must ride well, does it have 6 exhausts and a bass box too?

[Garlick]

Hmmm, not my cup of tea i'm afraid.

[ian_c_uk]

Picked up my Cooper Clubman yesterday. Went for sports suspension and the standard 15"s. I know it's an unfashionable look and the kids will no doubt laugh at the high profile, but my god it handles! Quiet on the Mway, copes with potholes and rough surfaces, but turns in like a much much smaller car.

There truly is a mini for everyone.

[gti-ted]

Would love a Cooper S

[okgo]

I await the thread you start on bump steering into a ditch.

17" on the mini are TERRIBLE with run flats let alone anything bigger.

[Bungleaio]

The turning circle isn't the greatest on 17's, with 20's it'll be like a container ship.