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  1. Metalman

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    #8 Metalman, Jun 22, 2011
    Well.... To keep up with Jim on the Dragon twisties, I replaced all the air in my tires will helium..... Now I have a shot of catching Jim.......:p
     
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    #2 Nathan, Jun 21, 2011
    There is no TPMS on the 03 wheels. It's also quite probable that the bolt holes are to small as the bolts in 03 were 12mm and your '10 would use a 14mm bolt. The TPMS might be able to be refitted to the 03 wheel and you could always have the bolt hole drilled to increase the diameter slightly.
     
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    #3 Arctic954, Jun 21, 2011
    Ah, good info. Definate no in my book.

    Now.....I'm assuming I would be o.k. with a set of the fairly recent 16" Cooper S bridgespokes?
     
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    #4 Hawkeye, Jun 21, 2011
    How recent are the Bridgespokes? The TPMS wheel module was changed in October 2009 so, if the wheels are older than that, there is a very good probability that the TPMS wheel modules from the Bridgespokes will not work on your 2010 Clubby. I have a set of 2010+ modules if the above is true; just PM me if you are interested. I have a 2009 Clubby and, thus transferred the TPMS wheel modules from my original 17" web spokes onto my new 16" wheels.
     
  5. Justa Jim

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    #5 Justa Jim, Jun 21, 2011
    Just my two cents here, but I have an '09 justa and the larger the wheel/tire, the more weight and that makes a big difference on justa. It does not have the turbo to add the extra umph, so you will feel a loss in acceleration and MPG. Don't ask me how I know, but I have my 15's back on.

    Jim
     
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    #6 Arctic954, Jun 21, 2011
    Well....my plan B was to pick up a cheap set ($300) from NAM and buy another set of tpms's after the fact.

    So......tell me this with the 15's......I hear you on the whole weight issue, makes sense.....won't a wider tire on a 16" rim handle better in the corners? 16's on the clubman will make that big of a difference?

    Lol.....I did buy the justa instead of the S because of the better fuel economy and ease of serviceability.....
     
  7. Justa Jim

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    #7 Justa Jim, Jun 21, 2011
    Think of it this way, wider, lower mpg. Bigger & heavier, loss of acceleration and mpg. Some folks here have gone to wider wheels, but less side wall for the twisties, better acceleration, but still a loss in mpg. The justa can hold it's own with the "S" on a road like the Dragon, but not on long straight always. If you want fun and mpg, then keep it light. Upgrade your suspension, nm torque arm bushing, sprint booster and "X" brace. I did all the above, run Yokohama Envigors, in the stock tire size, on a 15 and have no problem in the twisties, nor a loss in mpg. I tried the route you are talking about and it was not good. Take this for what it is worth, it's you car. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
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    #9 Justa Jim, Jun 22, 2011
    Hummmm, helium, so that is what you did, you sly old dog. :lol:

    Jim
     
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    #10 Arctic954, Jun 22, 2011
    ......I usually do 2 trips a year to the dragon with my sportbikes. The mini will definitely see Dragon time......you all are talking my language.

    15's it is.

    The torque arm bushing is at the top of the list...... Still need to do more research on the X brace.
     
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    #11 rkw, Jun 22, 2011
    The bolt holes won't be an issue. All of the OEM 1st gen wheels have ample size bolt holes that will also fit 2nd gen.