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OZ Leggera Fitment:
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OZ Leggera wheels on F56 JCW
Hi All Just put a new set of OZ Leggera wheels on my JCW. 8J x 18" ET45 with 225/40 tyres... The fitment is tight - the JCW calipers are set out further than non-JCW brakes, so there needs to be more clearance behind the front spokes of the wheel. Also the inside rim is close to the strut...
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Useful OEM wheel info:
www.motoringalliance.com
3rd Gen "How To" - Wheel Weights: 3rd Generation
If you are the one other person in the world that will choose wheels for their weight and not for their appearance, you may want to see this list of 3rd Generation MINI wheel weights culled from the ETK web site. There is no money-back guarantee...
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Another resource for wheel fitments (it's not precise enough particularly on the JCW/Brembo clearance).
www.roadster-concept.de
THE MINI ROCKS
MINI F56 F55 F57 Tuning, OZ Alufelgen, Eibach Federn, Remus Auspuff, Distanzscheiben
Another resource as a starter for pictures. Again not always useful for JCW fitment.
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@Fivetones I like the yellow calipers!
I'm currently in the same predicament. Trawling the internet for definitive answers on what fits and what doesn't!!
Today I spent some time taking some measurements of the Big JCW calipers. I intend to send the measurements to a wheel manufacturer to ask if a particular rim I have my eyes on, will clear. I thought the measurements might be useful for this thread.
I found that the caliper surface where the John Cooper Works Logo is, was perfectly perpendicular to the brake disc. Ideal for measuring.
Before anyone asks.... that piece of PSE Timber is plumb straight!!
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![Mini F56 JCW front caliper measurements]()
I'm currently in the same predicament. Trawling the internet for definitive answers on what fits and what doesn't!!
Today I spent some time taking some measurements of the Big JCW calipers. I intend to send the measurements to a wheel manufacturer to ask if a particular rim I have my eyes on, will clear. I thought the measurements might be useful for this thread.
I found that the caliper surface where the John Cooper Works Logo is, was perfectly perpendicular to the brake disc. Ideal for measuring.
Before anyone asks.... that piece of PSE Timber is plumb straight!!
Sparco Trofeo 5
8j x 18 inch ET45
Known to fit.
References:
www.minif56.com
Check out Lohens Facebook page - good photos of a car posted 27th March 2019.
Sparco Trofeo 5
7.5j x 17 inch ET48 (with 3mm spacers)
The 17 inch wheel is available in either ET35 or ET48. ET35 will clear the Brakes easily, however will stick out quite a bit. ET48 gives about 2mm clearance on the JCW Brembo brakes, adding a set of 3mm spacers up front gives the rim 4-5 mm of clearance to the caliper. 3mm spacers can usually be added without needing to replace mounting hardware. 215/45/17 Tyre on this set up clears front shock and spring nicely.
References:
8j x 18 inch ET45
Known to fit.
References:
Wheel size dilemmas
Ok so I have a F56 S with standard suspension etc, running cosmos 17” black wheels i really want these wheels Sparco podios but the size choices are really doing my head in https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/sparco-wheels-podio-alloy-wheels-in-gloss-black-set-of-4-2005135/ i really want the 18”...
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Sparco Trofeo 5
7.5j x 17 inch ET48 (with 3mm spacers)
The 17 inch wheel is available in either ET35 or ET48. ET35 will clear the Brakes easily, however will stick out quite a bit. ET48 gives about 2mm clearance on the JCW Brembo brakes, adding a set of 3mm spacers up front gives the rim 4-5 mm of clearance to the caliper. 3mm spacers can usually be added without needing to replace mounting hardware. 215/45/17 Tyre on this set up clears front shock and spring nicely.
References:
The adventures of Albert, my new 2019 JCW - North American Motoring
1st Gear - The adventures of Albert, my new 2019 JCW - I am please to introduce “Albert”. Albert is a 2019 JCW who I adopted on Friday last week after he begged me to take him home. He is our fourth MINI Cooper; 6th if you count the electric kid’s car and the kid’s JCW pedal car that we got for...
www.northamericanmotoring.com
Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2
As seen on the JCW Challenge Edition
7.5j x 17 inch ET37
Tyres = 215/45/17 Michelin Cup
Alternative offset known to clear Big Brakes
7.5j x 17 inch ET45
Tyres = 215/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sport 4
This setup (7.5j ET45) sits ~15mm outwards than stock (7j ET54). You will not get "too much poke" issue as stock offset is very conservative. The more aggressive offset (7.5j ET37) would suit lowered rides better.
Confirmed by forum user 'Werks'
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Confirmed by Team Dynamics
Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2
8j x 18 inch ET45
Known to fit.
Reference:
www.lohen.co.uk
At the time of writing this post, Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 rims in 17 inch are unavailable to be ordered 'brand new'. They only seem to be available as NOS or on the second hand market. I believe the manufacturer of Team Dynamics in the UK, Rimstock, may have struggled during the covid pandemic.
As seen on the JCW Challenge Edition
7.5j x 17 inch ET37
Tyres = 215/45/17 Michelin Cup
Alternative offset known to clear Big Brakes
7.5j x 17 inch ET45
Tyres = 215/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sport 4
This setup (7.5j ET45) sits ~15mm outwards than stock (7j ET54). You will not get "too much poke" issue as stock offset is very conservative. The more aggressive offset (7.5j ET37) would suit lowered rides better.
Confirmed by forum user 'Werks'
Upgrading from JCW Spoke wheels
I am currently running on stock JCW Track Spoke 501 wheels (tires: Pirelli SotoZero 3 RunFlat Rims: 7Jx17 ET54 PCD 5x112). When spring / summer comes I am planning to by 18' summer wheels with sport tires. Currently looking at OZ Racing Formula HLT 5H Matt Black 7.5Jx18 Et50 5x112 on...
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Official F56 Wheel Fitment Thread - North American Motoring
Tires, Wheels, & Brakes - Official F56 Wheel Fitment Thread - I figure it's time to get this started as people are taking deliveries and some will be shopping for wheels. OEM the car has a 5x112 bolt patter with 66.5 center bore in the following sizes: 16x6.5 ET: 54 17x7 ET: 54 18x7 ET: 54...
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Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2
8j x 18 inch ET45
Known to fit.
Reference:
Black Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 Wheels For Gen 3 MINI's 18 x 8 ET45
Features Lightweight Heat treated Multi-spoke motorsport design As seen on the MINI JCW Challenge edition 18 x 8 ET45 (will clear JCW calipers) Gloss black
www.lohen.co.uk
At the time of writing this post, Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 rims in 17 inch are unavailable to be ordered 'brand new'. They only seem to be available as NOS or on the second hand market. I believe the manufacturer of Team Dynamics in the UK, Rimstock, may have struggled during the covid pandemic.
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