1st Gen R50 Cooper Most liked posts in thread: I just don't get wheel offset.

  1. Crashton

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    #10 Crashton, Jul 15, 2014
    Keep in mind that your MINI likes a light wheel. Some oem MINI & aftermarket wheels are boat anchors.
     
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    #4 ScottinBend, Jul 15, 2014
    The offset should be stamped on the wheel somewhere.......look for an ET##, this is the offset.
     
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    #6 Different Computers, Jul 15, 2014
    AHA!

    Now THAT is the info I needed. I have factory wheels, but I'm pretty sure they're not the factory tires, maybe not even the factory tire size.

    Interestingly, http://www.allfactorywheels.com/ does NOT show the 15" holies as standard OEM Mini wheels.

    Thanks everyone!
     
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    #3 N2MINI, Jul 15, 2014
    Nice Calculator. He just needs to know what he has to start with.. offset, etc.
     
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    #7 cct1, Jul 15, 2014
    If you throw out there what you're looking at, we may be able to help you--some rims come in only one, or very few ET's, so someone may have had what you're looking at on their car before.
     
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    #8 Different Computers, Jul 15, 2014
    That makes sense. Unfortunately the problem is I am looking at Craigslist for wheels first, so they tend to be a lot of one offs and maybes that I'm just thinking about.

    But thanks!
     
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    #9 cct1, Jul 15, 2014
    Just be careful with Craigslist, that wonderful source of bent and cracked rims....

    You're safer getting rims off here or (I hate to say it) NAM. Not to say you can't find something good on Craigslist, but if you can see them before purchase, that would be ideal.