For those of us that may not want to keep the run flats at some point, or who are just trying to decide what alternate sizes are out there, here's what I was thinking for my JCW:
Stock Cup Spoke Wheel is 18" x 7.5" fitted with 205/40/18 summer performance tires. The same rolling diameter tire which matches the stock size is 235/35/18! Now that would probably look much better on there!
Of course it's probably too early to get any feedback since the likelihood of anyone upgrading their stock wheel & tire combinations on these new gen MINIs is minimal, but you have to start somewhere! For me, I will need to install all-season tires at some point if I plan to maneuver around safely in the winter, and the JCW only comes with summer tires on the 18" Cup Spoke Wheels...and this is what got me thinking. I've always thought the 205's were a bit undersized.
Anybody made swaps away from stock wheel & tire setups for the 18" Cup Wheels? How about the 235/35/18 tire size?...anybody try that size? Pics?
Offset may also be a consideration, but if I keep the Cup Spoke Wheels on there, clearance of the Brembos won't be an issue....but tire clearance may be a consideration from struts & wheel well clearance at full lock.
Finally, wheel width is important. The 7.5" width will easily support 215 or 225 widths, but 235 may be a bit of a stretch. But the 225 width will require a different aspect ratio, so the speedo may be slightly off. This is why I was inquiring about the 235/35 since it has the exact same rolling diameter as the stock tire size.
Stock Cup Spoke Wheel is 18" x 7.5" fitted with 205/40/18 summer performance tires. The same rolling diameter tire which matches the stock size is 235/35/18! Now that would probably look much better on there!
Of course it's probably too early to get any feedback since the likelihood of anyone upgrading their stock wheel & tire combinations on these new gen MINIs is minimal, but you have to start somewhere! For me, I will need to install all-season tires at some point if I plan to maneuver around safely in the winter, and the JCW only comes with summer tires on the 18" Cup Spoke Wheels...and this is what got me thinking. I've always thought the 205's were a bit undersized.
Anybody made swaps away from stock wheel & tire setups for the 18" Cup Wheels? How about the 235/35/18 tire size?...anybody try that size? Pics?
Offset may also be a consideration, but if I keep the Cup Spoke Wheels on there, clearance of the Brembos won't be an issue....but tire clearance may be a consideration from struts & wheel well clearance at full lock.
Finally, wheel width is important. The 7.5" width will easily support 215 or 225 widths, but 235 may be a bit of a stretch. But the 225 width will require a different aspect ratio, so the speedo may be slightly off. This is why I was inquiring about the 235/35 since it has the exact same rolling diameter as the stock tire size.
