[Jonathan]

If you were to put on run-flat tyres again on the 18" cup spoke wheels, which models would you recommend?
My JCW shipped with Pirelli P7 run-flats but I heard they sometimes also ship with Continental or Dunlop tyres (more common on the Cooper S 18" upgraded wheels).

Dealer has mentioned to consider Dunlops when the time comes to change tyres. Has anyone got experience with non Pirelli run-flats?

 

[Jonathan]

If you were to put on run-flat tyres again on the 18" cup spoke wheels, which models would you recommend?
My JCW shipped with Pirelli P7 run-flats but I heard they sometimes also ship with Continental or Dunlop tyres (more common on the Cooper S 18" upgraded wheels).

Dealer has mentioned to consider Dunlops when the time comes to change tyres. Has anyone got experience with non Pirelli run-flats?

The only options which come up immediately for 205/40/R18:
- Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
- Pirelli Cinturato P7
- Pirelli PZERO

 

[olivier.aerts.52]

Dunlop sportmaxx


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[Burning_rubber]

Had the Bridgestone Potenza and the Dunlop Sportmaxx on my BMW. Both very sporty tyres with loads of grip on dry and wet roads. Bit noisy maybe compared to less sporty tyres and because of the softer compound may wear a little bit faster but I can recommend them to anyone. In fact, I will switch to one of these tyres as well after wintertime. Mine was factory delivered on Michelin Primacy 3 but I'm not happy with those all.

 

[KYDan]

I am not a runflat fan and depending upon what driving conditions I am expecting usually switch them out on all of my vehicles for standard tires. For general driving conditions I like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3s. They are a great all around tire that handles well in most driving conditions. I carry a VIAIR 12 volt compressor and a Dynaplug kit as well as an 18 oz. can of Slime as a just in case alternative. If it is a catastrophic failure I will call roadside assistance and wait. For track events I will switch them out for soft rubber runflats. Runflats are noisy and stiff by their construction and purpose.

 

[Bster13]

I know I'm in the minority here with wanting 17in rims, but I'm considering an F56 JCW that is lowered an inch and I'm wondering if anyone has tried the 17in 7.5 wide rims from NM Engineering? (my first post, I can't post links, sorry)

Look to be .5in wider than stock and claim to clear the calipers. I'm wondering if with that 1in drop will 215 fit without any rubbing issues. Thx.

 

[KYDan]

I thought I would resurrect this thread as I have been debating tires and now maybe wheels since my original posts. I added the JCW PRO exhaust and the NM power module and turned the new toy into quite the beast! With the increase in wheel horsepower and torque I have decided that the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3s are not grippy enough for me. I really like the Pilot Super Sports and would like to go to a 225 width tire. I would prefer to avoid wheel spacers and I have the 18 cup wheels now which are OK, but I wonder if an aftermarket 18"wheel is available with built in spacers, eliminating the need for wheel spacers. I am also considering spacers and keeping the cup wheel and maybe going with the 215 width tires. I little less protrusion this way and maybe sparing some paint dings from road debris.

 

[Clarkee 210]

I would keep the alloys and go 225/35 or 225/40 super sports and just put the lowest spacer possible on, I'm putting 225/40 on mine I think with 10mm spacers all around, like the wider stance it gives


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[Desert Rat]

For those looking for aftermarket wheels for the JCW or something to clear the JCW Big Brake kit, NM Engineering now has them in 17 and 18 inch versions. They have JCW in the item description, ECS Tuning has them on their website but they're probably available from other sources.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2015-Cooper-F56-S-3_Door-B48A20A/Wheels/Aftermarket_Alloys/

 

[02fanatic]

For those looking for aftermarket wheels for the JCW or something to clear the JCW Big Brake kit, NM Engineering now has them in 17 and 18 inch versions. They have JCW in the item description, ECS Tuning has them on their website but they're probably available from other sources.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2015-Cooper-F56-S-3_Door-B48A20A/Wheels/Aftermarket_Alloys/

As much as I love the 18" cup spoke wheels, "if" I ever go with a tire wider than 215/40/18 I will not stay with the 7" rim width, as that is simply too narrow for 225 or 235 tires.


I've learned much since starting this thread a long time ago. I'd say NM has the best after market wheels so far to fit the JCW "without spacers". Time will tell if more manufacturers jump in. I'm still waiting on BBS, but they can be "pricey"!


Of course the 235/35/18 tire has the exact same OD as the stock 205/40/18, but that tire width just may be too much on these cars. Assuming they will clear everything, the lower body shape at the wheel openings has a lot of inward curvature, thus exposing the doors and the rear bumper cover excessively imo, without mudflaps. The stock wheels "barely" tuck inside the wheel opening at the bottom - maybe this is one reason MINI went with the 205's to begin with?


As for me, I'd probably go with 215/40/18's on my cup spoke wheels, when my run flats wear down...by then some of you will have better experience with various tires too! So far, I've refrained from changing my JCW from factory stock...time will tell I suppose!


John

 

[Desert Rat]

As much as I love the 18" cup spoke wheels, "if" I ever go with a tire wider than 215/40/18 I will not stay with the 7" rim width, as that is simply too narrow for 225 or 235 tires.

Agreed, 7" is a bit narrow for my liking as well. For what it's worth the NM 17" and 18" wheels are 7.5", so far no one has come out with anything wider.

 

[KYDan]

As much as I love the 18" cup spoke wheels, "if" I ever go with a tire wider than 215/40/18 I will not stay with the 7" rim width, as that is simply too narrow for 225 or 235 tires.


I've learned much since starting this thread a long time ago. I'd say NM has the best after market wheels so far to fit the JCW "without spacers". Time will tell if more manufacturers jump in. I'm still waiting on BBS, but they can be "pricey"!


Of course the 235/35/18 tire has the exact same OD as the stock 205/40/18, but that tire width just may be too much on these cars. Assuming they will clear everything, the lower body shape at the wheel openings has a lot of inward curvature, thus exposing the doors and the rear bumper cover excessively imo, without mudflaps. The stock wheels "barely" tuck inside the wheel opening at the bottom - maybe this is one reason MINI went with the 205's to begin with?


As for me, I'd probably go with 215/40/18's on my cup spoke wheels, when my run flats wear down...by then some of you will have better experience with various tires too! So far, I've refrained from changing my JCW from factory stock...time will tell I suppose!


John

As much as I despise the run flats, you are correct and I will probably do the same. The cup wheels are fine for me as far as appearance although I do like some of the aftermarket wheels appearance more than the factory cups, but that is a lot of cash. I am not particularly a fan of spacers either, but that may be the best way to go. Maybe even spacers for a smidgeon more room and the 215s. I don't like the idea of the tire "just kissing" the shocks.

 

[Bster13]

I can confirm the NM Engineering wheels (in 17x7.5in) fit my 2015 JCW that is lowered ~1in with JCWPro coilovers on 215/45/17 summer tires:

http://www.nm-eng.com/345/0/0/3249/nm880503g-nm-eng-rse05-17-light-weight-wheel.html

I ordered directly from NM, but wherever you order from, make sure you pay special attention to which rims you order as there are two versions of the RSe05... one that clears the MCS, and another that clears the JCW.

 

[02fanatic]

Agreed, 7" is a bit narrow for my liking as well. For what it's worth the NM 17" and 18" wheels are 7.5", so far no one has come out with anything wider.

And can you believe it that MINI "still" lists the JCW 18" cup spokes on the configurator as 18" x 7.5"? Such idiots! Sorry, but someone is simply not paying attention over at MINI....this issue caused me HUGE confusion before ordering my JCW last April!

 

[Desert Rat]

That looks awesome! Fills in the wheel arches nicely. I'm considering the 18" JCW RSe12 in Satin Black but I really wish they made a 17" in the same style. The JCW Brake kit is on the wish list but I've held off due to a lack of wheels that would fit over it.

I can confirm the NM Engineering wheels (in 17x7.5in) fit my 2015 JCW that is lowered ~1in with JCWPro coilovers on 215/45/17 summer tires:

http://www.nm-eng.com/345/0/0/3249/nm880503g-nm-eng-rse05-17-light-weight-wheel.html

I ordered directly from NM, but wherever you order from, make sure you pay special attention to which rims you order as there are two versions of the RSe05... one that clears the MCS, and another that clears the JCW.

 

[Desert Rat]

And can you believe it that MINI "still" lists the JCW 18" cup spokes on the configurator as 18" x 7.5"? Such idiots! Sorry, but someone is simply not paying attention over at MINI....this issue caused me HUGE confusion before ordering my JCW last April!

I've had MINIs since 2003 so nothing surprises me anymore. What I think happened is that the original spec called for 18 x 7.5 on an engineering sheet and the editor used that in the web copy and somewhere between design and implementation there was a change and since it's published no one has gone back to look at it. I see this all the time since I'm the one paid to find such mistakes.

 

[Bster13]

Correction

CORRECTION....it rubs in the rear. This was the first time I drove the car aggressively around corners. Smooth roads it's ok, but bumps it rubs. I'll try to upload pics. Disappointed.

Do folks just let the tire rub a groove into the plastic fender liner? It's putting grooves into the shoulder of my tire.

I can confirm the NM Engineering wheels (in 17x7.5in) fit my 2015 JCW that is lowered ~1in with JCWPro coilovers on 215/45/17 summer tires:

http://www.nm-eng.com/345/0/0/3249/nm880503g-nm-eng-rse05-17-light-weight-wheel.html

I ordered directly from NM, but wherever you order from, make sure you pay special attention to which rims you order as there are two versions of the RSe05... one that clears the MCS, and another that clears the JCW.

 

[Bster13]

Can anyone with experience with rubbing give advice on what to do? Just let it wear it's natural groove in the fender liners? Am I overly compromising the tire?

CORRECTION....it rubs in the rear. This was the first time I drove the car aggressively around corners. Smooth roads it's ok, but bumps it rubs. I'll try to upload pics. Disappointed.

Do folks just let the tire rub a groove into the plastic fender liner? It's putting grooves into the shoulder of my tire.

 

[Desert Rat]

CORRECTION....it rubs in the rear. This was the first time I drove the car aggressively around corners. Smooth roads it's ok, but bumps it rubs. I'll try to upload pics. Disappointed.

Do folks just let the tire rub a groove into the plastic fender liner? It's putting grooves into the shoulder of my tire.

Bummer. With metal fenders you can use a Fender Roller to increase clearance. With the MINI plastic trims, I have no idea, I haven't looked inside the wheel arch. I'll take a look this weekend and see what's in there. Worse case you bring the back up a turn or two.

 

[02fanatic]

Time for the old dremel tool!