Brakes Wheels 2nd Gen Tires Wheel/Tire size confirmation please

Discussion in '2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61' started by Miniken, Apr 11, 2013.

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    Miniken New Member

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    #1 Miniken, Apr 11, 2013
    After 6 months of horrible road noise from these RFT I am ditching them. After researching I hope I have the correct sizes I need for wheels and tires on my 2013 MINI Cooper S Hardtop. 17x7 4-100mm 40 offset and 215-45-17. Is this correct, and the max width I can go without rubbing in a 17? I currently have 16s on my S, no sport suspension package.
    I have removed the backs of the rear seats and ordered the rear seat delete kit. I am thinking of buying 5 wheels and tires and make a mount on the rear seat delete kit to mount my spare. May sound crazy but now I won't have this uncomfortable feeling of no matter where I am or how late it is, I better be within 50 miles of buying a new tire. Run flats Be Gone ! Thanks.
     
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    #2 Firebro17, Apr 11, 2013
    I have run 215-45-17s and 17x7 BBS R99 wheels on my R53 for the past three years. I've had no problems what-so-ever and I have dropped the suspension with TSW springs as well... The little roadside emergency tire kit is all I carry.
     
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    #3 ScottinBend, Apr 12, 2013
    You got the right idea........those will fit just fine.
     
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    #4 MINIR55, Apr 12, 2013
    I Had a lot of road noise with BF Goodrich G Force tires. What a difference when I replaced them. Running 205 55 R16 now.
     
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    #5 boosted_r56, Apr 12, 2013
    To help you out.

    I would recommend a 17x8 with an offset around +30 to +35. These could run a 215/45 or 225/45 among other sizes.

    With that do not see you rubbing.

    I have a 17x8.5 +20 and without some serious camber I wouldnt recommend it to people unless you like poke. ( i am able to tuck it)
     
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    #6 Metalman, Apr 12, 2013
    I got rid of my run flats.... Much nicer ride... I don't carry a spare and I have NO FEAR.....
    Because I carry a tire inflation kit that includes sealant... $20.00 at Walley World...:D
    Granted it will only patch slow leak nail punctures.... But I have never had a tire blowout...
    And if you are worried about being stranded some dark lonely night.... The kit doesn't require removing the wheel... So you'll end up being back on the road much quicker than doing the jacking exercise...
     
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    #7 Miniken, Apr 15, 2013
    Just waiting for Discount Tire to call and say my wheels have arrived. I am getting 17x7 Drag DR-23's, and Nitto Motivo 215-45-17. I plan on pushing the install until Friday afternoon, even though they may arrive Wednesday.This is so I can test them out friday night motoring around for hours with no particular place to go.
     

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