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This data is for a R56 so hope it pertains

I am running 18X7.5 wheels, offset 42, with 225/40/18's with no rubbing at all. I am not 100% certain but I would *think* that extra 10mm of tire width and it's affect on the ratio to the 40 side wall would more than accommodate the diff in offset (42 vs 35)

 

My guess is you will have rubbing on the rear outside. However, I see that Outmotoring says they will not rub.

I use 18x7 with 37 offset with 215/40-18 Hankook V12 tires and the JCW suspension (so lowered about 5/8") and I get rubbing at both the outside rear wheel arch and the plastic wheel well liner when the suspension is loaded. A little clearancing with a dremel tool to cut away some of the plastic wheel arch and liner eliminates the rubbing.
With your 7.5" wheel and 35mm offset your wheel will even more towards the outside then mine (about 8mm) which will cause more rubbing, however if your car is not lowered that will give you a little more clearance but I do not think enough.

You will need to make sure the hub hole is the correct size for the Mini (I think 56.1mm) or you will need hubcentric rings to get the correct hub size.

 

I vote yes.

There is potential for rubbing in the rear at the arch like was stated, but tires vary a lot and Im not sure just how wide a 215 can be... sounds very doable as a 205/45 on my 17" 7.5's is slightly stretched... wouldnt want to stretch a 40 sidewall much, and usually a 40 is worlds shorter than its 45 series counterparts.

Id go for it

 

Call Outmotoring and ask them if the hub hole size exactly fits the Mini or whether rings are required. If rings are required ask them if the rings are included with the wheels (they probably are if needed). If not, places such as Tire Rack have many ring sizes available. If Outmotoring say the hub hole requires rings and they do not supply the rings, ask Outmotoring what size is the hub hole. Then check with Tire Rack (Alex) to see if they have a ring that will work.

 

I understand going for the look, but I'd think going to wheels this big on a Justa will make it feel sluggish and less responsive......

Try to get metal rings if you can, the plastic ones don't hold up all that well and aren't that accurate, and with wheels this big a good balance job will be important.

 

+1 on probably too big for the car.
I have 18" on my 2006 MCS only because it came with 18". I much prefer the 17" that I had on my previous 2003 MCS.

 

i think theyll look great.

 

I think you'll be fine.
I have an 06 cabrio lowered quite a bit and WAS running 18''x7.5'' ASA's et 42mm
with 215-35-18 with no problems.. Your tire will be alittle taller but your car is higher as well..
check out my garage for some pics..
current wheels are 17x7

 

Matt, as you know I'm running this exact set-up without any rubbing and I'm lowered on NM springs. No spacers. JCW brakes. Driven hard this past weekend at the Dragon without any issues. FWIW