Ok, currently running r90's with JCW suspension. I am looking for a wider stance, and less of a wheel gap. Love all the JCW items I got, but I'm still missing where I want to be. I prefer less wheel gap, of course not slammed but maybe <1 finger gap would be nice. I'm leaning towards lighter wheels just to free up some weight and get some "power" back, other wise I would be considering 5 - 15mm spacers. So what are my options on suspension? Keep the JCW shocks and change out the springs? If so to what? Coilovers? If coilovers do I avoid the cheap ones like the vmaxx off outmotoring? What do you guys think?:crazy:
If you want that kind of wheel gap your going to have to get a set of coilovers. Lowering springs won't get you there. When shopping for coilovers remember you get what you pay for. Coilovers - Way Motor Works
I went the lowering spring route, works but for overall suspension performance I'd go with the coilovers if I was to do it again
You can also help the wheel gap a bit by going to a slightly taller tire. I am switching to 215/45 next summer. Gives me about an additional 1/8" to fill the gap.
215 /45/ 17 works great - it actually improves the accuracy of the speedometer as well - based on GPS comparison.
Another supporter for 215/45/17 to reduce wheel gap. Not sure if others had the same experience, but switching to sticky 215 width tires dropped my MPG by a couple points. Other than that, super happy with them.
I was considering the 215 45 17 for speedo accuracy and wheel gap as well, but my next set of rims will probably be 17x7.5 so i am going to take advantage of the wider rim and run 235 40 17. still slighter taller but not as tall as the 215 45.
235's? Not even sure that will fit without rubbing? Also remember that the 7.5 will stretch a tire out more than a 7 inch.
I'm about to put on a set of 225's and kinda nervous about it You have spacers in mind or perhaps your ET on the wheel you have allows for that?
Yikes. Stock 205/45 is nominally 8.07" wide with a 3.63" sidewall height. 235/40 is nominally 9.25" wide with a 3.70" sidewall. You're really gonna have to nail the spacers on that one so you don't rub on the struts. Good luck.
It's not that hard to fit. My 225/40/17 Hoosiers were wider than most 235 tires. 17 x 8 et40. 5 mm spacer in front to clear the spring.
im going to be running them on a +45 offset. Rota RB's. Dan @ Mach V said thats what he uses when he's lowered and is ok, i'm only going to be lowered on JCW suspension so he said I should be fine
If you're going for a look... find someone that has the look you want, and see how they did it. Talk to them about the issues (if any) that they've run into. Talk to them about the compramises they made in performance to get the look, and see if that's what you want to do. If you do you're homework, all should be good. Matt
I did the Yoko AvidEnvigor's (215 45R 17) and love 'em. The gap's still there so I'm headed for some springs...
This car is an R56 and they have more room that your R53. Good Luck with the fitment. That is an awesome looking tire size for a MINI, but on your car.......I bet $$ they will rub.
There, on a r53. I asked Dan and he said since i wasn't lowered i'd be alright... Still think it will rub?