[J99CWW]

@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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Great work @Baz550, very useful info, thank you for the efforts 👍

 

[J99CWW]

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That looks tasty! Love the matching yellow wheel caps 👍

 

[BTB]

Great thread, glad you started it and thanks @jk84 for the link.
I've been eyeing the the OZ HyperGT for when my JCW arrives, just haven't found out if the 17" are a direct, no spacers needed fit.
(I admittedly haven't read up enough yet on what specs are a direct swap.)

 

[Fivetones]

OZ will tell you that the Leggera and the Superturismo are the only two that fit over the brakes but I’m not convinced. I think other OZ do too.

 

[BTB]

OZ will tell you that the Leggera and the Superturismo are the only two that fit over the brakes but I’m not convinced. I think other OZ do too.

That's odd...when I use their "Find Your Car," feature and choose the JCW on their site, it only shows the Ultraleggera, HyperGT and the Rally wheel as matches. I guess I'll just e-mail 'em.

 

[Fivetones]

That’s interesting @BTB , maybe different to what shows in Europe. Please report back what you find.

 

[BTB]

That’s interesting @BTB , maybe different to what shows in Europe. Please report back what you find.

I'll send an a message to them this week and see what they say.

 

[Fivetones]

Some interesting factory info in this:

https://www.oxfordmini.co.uk/media/1052/mini-motorsport-jcw-brochure.pdf

 

[J99CWW]

Some interesting factory info in this:

https://www.oxfordmini.co.uk/media/1052/mini-motorsport-jcw-brochure.pdf

It’s like candy shop 😁

I love the cross spoke wheels!

 

[Fivetones]

There’s apparently two Cross Spoke (style 506) models. One fits over the JCW brakes and one doesn’t (great, I hear you cry!).

I think the one with the part number 36112349696 (the one in the brochure above) fits and the 36116858705 doesn’t. However, ECS says the 36112349696 doesn’t (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine...and-tire-set-rdci-black-machined/36112349696/).

Edit: these are the JCW specific wheels:

506 MINI JCW BBK Cross Spoke Wheel 18" (5x112) - Black Gloss Turned - Priced Each

7J X 18 ET:54

www.ecstuning.com

Part number for JCW is: 36116855102

 

[Fivetones]

The spacer spec to clear for the non-clearance wheels (if that makes sense) 506 Wheels: what size spacer to clear JCW brakes?

 

[J99CWW]

There’s apparently two Cross Spoke (style 506) models. One fits over the JCW brakes and one doesn’t (great, I hear you cry!).

I think the one with the part number 36112349696 (the one in the brochure above) fits and the 36116858705 doesn’t. However, ECS says the 36112349696 doesn’t (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine...and-tire-set-rdci-black-machined/36112349696/).

Edit: these are the JCW specific wheels:

506 MINI JCW BBK Cross Spoke Wheel 18" (5x112) - Black Gloss Turned - Priced Each

7J X 18 ET:54

www.ecstuning.com

Part number for JCW is: 36116855102

Yep, was going to say that the ‘102s are needed to clear the breaks. Available in UK on the below 👍 Looovely wheels!

https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mini_alloy_wheels/f56_hatchback_3_door_alloys/18_jcw_506_cross_spoke_wheel_4648

 

[J99CWW]

Very useful thread on NA Motoring forum:

JCW Aftermarket Wheels - North American Motoring

JCW Garage - JCW Aftermarket Wheels - Maybe this has been discussed else where, but has anyone found aftermarket wheels that will clear the Big Brembo brakes, that look good other than other MINI wheels? My intentions, when I finally order one of these JCW's is to go with the black wheels, use...

www.northamericanmotoring.com

 

[Kane90]

Sparco assetto gara 17 x 7.5, ET48.
Test fitted tonight and it will not clear the JCW brembos without, at minimum an 8mm spacer.

Also the bare alloy weighed in at 8.3kg.

 

[Baz550]

Sparco assetto gara 17 x 7.5, ET48.
Test fitted tonight and it will not clear the JCW brembos without, at minimum an 8mm spacer.

That's unfortunate....
Maybe try the Sparco Trofeo 5 in 7.5j x 17 inch ET48 (with 3mm spacers)????

 

[Kane90]

That's unfortunate....
Maybe try the Sparco Trofeo 5 in 7.5j x 17 inch ET48 (with 3mm spacers)????

Currently waiting on the sparco assetto gara 17 x 17.5 ET35 arriving, will update regarding fitment when they arrive.

 

[Fivetones]

@Kane90 would be interested to see how much these poke (by my reckoning they will so I wouldn’t do this but we all have our different views on this - this is the fitment Lohen would point you to).

 

[Kane90]

@Kane90 would be interested to see how much these poke (by my reckoning they will so I wouldn’t do this but we all have our different views on this - this is the fitment Lohen would point you to).

I will be doing a dry fit first to check for this. The et48 with a 10mm spacer sat almost inline with the wheel arches, looked quite good (in my opinion). will post what i find when the new ones turn up.

 

[Fivetones]

Of course, will depend on how low you are as to whether the fitment works for you too.

 

[Kane90]

Of course, will depend on how low you are as to whether the fitment works for you too.

Running standard factory height at present, looking to fit coilovers in the future. Would not be be looking for a huge drop on them anyway maybe 10-20mm.
Had plenty of lowered cars in the past and now prefer daily usability of a car, must be getting old 😄.