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steeve · Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:08 PM

I am having the 18" JCW wheels fitted to my new S, but I read comments that say the bigger (even 17") wheels can spoil the steering and handling. Should I stick with them or cancel and stay with 17"'s?

phil_c · Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:12 PM

I will tell you tomorrow. I am picking mine up tomorrow with JCW black/polished 18s. What ones did you order???

steeve · Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:29 PM

All black, they are for a Laser blue / white, should look tasty. Originally going for dark silver / white but the black wheels would have made the car look a littke dark.

Paul · Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:41 PM

Depends where and how you drive. I couldn't live with it, but others are more than happy. They look cool though.

Adam81 · Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:01 PM

I have 18" JCW's on mine and i was suprised as i thought they would be a terrible ride but i dont think there that much different from the 17" to be honest.
They look great keep your order !

Adam

Paul · Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:02 PM

^^^^ See.

R53 Cooper S · Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:47 PM

They are quality! apart from the laquer corrodes easily, but the warranty covers that!

S33BBY · Dec 3rd, 2006, 09:21 PM

As already said, it depends how you like your ride. It'll certainly be a bit 'stiffer' feeling than 17s, but I personally like that. Plus they look brilliant.

steeve · Dec 4th, 2006, 07:21 AM

Thanks for information, much appreciated. Seems I get the 17"s as well. How is it best to shift those? On here or EBAY?

S33BBY · Dec 4th, 2006, 07:31 AM

You shouldn't have too much trouble selling them here. The best thing to do is try here first (it's free) then eBay if you have no luck.

phil_c · Dec 4th, 2006, 09:57 AM

If you dont want any hassel your dealer will take them of you as a trade.

steeve · Dec 4th, 2006, 12:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by phil_c (original)

If you dont want any hassel your dealer will take them of you as a trade.

That was already mentioned but its a pittance, the sales person suggested I didnt trade them in...

GCoopS · Dec 4th, 2006, 10:12 PM

Hum, been told £1500 for the JCW 18" fitted with run-flats by Wodmans. What you all think?

S33BBY · Dec 5th, 2006, 06:02 PM

It's an awful lot of money for wheels. However nice they are, I personally don't think they're anywhere near worth that.

Snowie · Dec 5th, 2006, 06:10 PM

Hi There
I have just been looking at JCW site - it is Christmas sale time

JCW 18 with Dunlop 205/40 R18 Runflats for £1121.22 inc VAT

Check it out here http://www.johncooper.co.uk/JohnCoop...CW%5FExterior/

Other products also discounted

Snowie

GCoopS · Dec 7th, 2006, 07:36 PM

Yea been looking at them, think that would look sweet on my MSC, but £1500 is alot to pay, anybody know anywhere cheaper. There £1121 on the JC site but thats without the adapter kit.

quote=Snowie;2794778]Hi There
I have just been looking at JCW site - it is Christmas sale time

JCW 18 with Dunlop 205/40 R18 Runflats for £1121.22 inc VAT

Check it out here http://www.johncooper.co.uk/JohnCoop...CW%5FExterior/

Other products also discounted

Snowie[/quote]

steeve · Dec 19th, 2006, 07:01 AM

At the moment I havent cancelled the 18"'s should I leave the order or change for those very nice looking 17" anthracite wheels. I'm worried that the 18" will be difficult to live with day to day ... need urgent advice please....
Many thanks. Steve...........

caesar · Dec 19th, 2006, 11:31 AM

In theory larger wheels are will give a higher top speed, but the acceleration will suffer as a result because you have altered the gear ratios.....it will also affect MPG !

In practise the difference would be barely noticeable, but would have an effect on performance and the suspension characteristics.

steeve · Dec 19th, 2006, 11:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original)

In theory larger wheels are will give a higher top speed, but the acceleration will suffer as a result because you have altered the gear ratios.....it will also affect MPG !

In practise the difference would be barely noticeable, but would have an effect on performance and the suspension characteristics.

Whilst the wheel diameter is larger, the overall size of the wheel and tyre combination stays very much the same as the tyre side wall height is reduced accordingly. So I dont have any concerns on overall changes in diameter. What does concern me is the loss of the extra suspension afforded by a tyre with larger side walls.

Richard Crofts · Dec 19th, 2006, 11:42 AM

18" rims wont handle or ride as well as good 16" or 17" rims. but that said they look the nuts and they don't make things terrible on the MINI. My preference after having had 16-17-18 and now back to 17 is the 17s. Most of the looks of the 18s but with most of the handling of the 16s. Good compromise. but there are many many folks who still have 18s and love them. it all depends on the sort of driving and what you want from the car.

R

Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:08 PM	#1
steeve Steeve My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Far Corfe Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 276 Offline	Have I made a mistake? I am having the 18" JCW wheels fitted to my new S, but I read comments that say the bigger (even 17") wheels can spoil the steering and handling. Should I stick with them or cancel and stay with 17"'s? Last edited by steeve : Dec 3rd, 2006 at 06:09 PM. Reason: spelling mistake

Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	Depends where and how you drive. I couldn't live with it, but others are more than happy. They look cool though. Trained Monkeys

Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Adam81 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North East Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Get them I have 18" JCW's on mine and i was suprised as i thought they would be a terrible ride but i dont think there that much different from the 17" to be honest. They look great keep your order ! Adam

Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	^^^^ See. Trained Monkeys

Dec 3rd, 2006, 09:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 2,886 Offline	As already said, it depends how you like your ride. It'll certainly be a bit 'stiffer' feeling than 17s, but I personally like that. Plus they look brilliant. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
phil_c MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangor Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 97 Offline	I will tell you tomorrow. I am picking mine up tomorrow with JCW black/polished 18s. What ones did you order???

Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
steeve Steeve My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Far Corfe Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 276 Offline	All black, they are for a Laser blue / white, should look tasty. Originally going for dark silver / white but the black wheels would have made the car look a littke dark.

Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
R53 Cooper S GP 1699 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 113 Offline	They are quality! apart from the laquer corrodes easily, but the warranty covers that!

Dec 4th, 2006, 07:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
steeve Steeve My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Far Corfe Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 276 Offline	Thanks for information, much appreciated. Seems I get the 17"s as well. How is it best to shift those? On here or EBAY?

Dec 4th, 2006, 07:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 2,886 Offline	You shouldn't have too much trouble selling them here. The best thing to do is try here first (it's free) then eBay if you have no luck. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Dec 4th, 2006, 09:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
phil_c MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangor Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 97 Offline	If you dont want any hassel your dealer will take them of you as a trade.

Dec 4th, 2006, 12:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
steeve Steeve My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Far Corfe Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 276 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by phil_c (original) If you dont want any hassel your dealer will take them of you as a trade. That was already mentioned but its a pittance, the sales person suggested I didnt trade them in...

Dec 4th, 2006, 10:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
GCoopS Happy Cooper S Owner :-) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ormskirk Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 185 Offline	Hum, been told £1500 for the JCW 18" fitted with run-flats by Wodmans. What you all think?

Dec 5th, 2006, 06:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 2,886 Offline	It's an awful lot of money for wheels. However nice they are, I personally don't think they're anywhere near worth that. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Dec 5th, 2006, 06:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Modena IT /Camberley Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 1,790 Offline	Hi There I have just been looking at JCW site - it is Christmas sale time JCW 18 with Dunlop 205/40 R18 Runflats for £1121.22 inc VAT Check it out here http://www.johncooper.co.uk/JohnCoop...CW%5FExterior/ Other products also discounted Snowie

Dec 7th, 2006, 07:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
GCoopS Happy Cooper S Owner :-) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ormskirk Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 185 Offline	Yea been looking at them, think that would look sweet on my MSC, but £1500 is alot to pay, anybody know anywhere cheaper. There £1121 on the JC site but thats without the adapter kit. quote=Snowie;2794778]Hi There I have just been looking at JCW site - it is Christmas sale time JCW 18 with Dunlop 205/40 R18 Runflats for £1121.22 inc VAT Check it out here http://www.johncooper.co.uk/JohnCoop...CW%5FExterior/ Other products also discounted Snowie[/quote]

Dec 19th, 2006, 07:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
steeve Steeve My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Far Corfe Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 276 Offline	At the moment I havent cancelled the 18"'s should I leave the order or change for those very nice looking 17" anthracite wheels. I'm worried that the 18" will be difficult to live with day to day ... need urgent advice please.... Many thanks. Steve...........

Dec 19th, 2006, 11:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 860 Offline	In theory larger wheels are will give a higher top speed, but the acceleration will suffer as a result because you have altered the gear ratios.....it will also affect MPG ! In practise the difference would be barely noticeable, but would have an effect on performance and the suspension characteristics.

Dec 19th, 2006, 11:39 AM	#19 (permalink)
steeve Steeve My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Far Corfe Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 276 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original) In theory larger wheels are will give a higher top speed, but the acceleration will suffer as a result because you have altered the gear ratios.....it will also affect MPG ! In practise the difference would be barely noticeable, but would have an effect on performance and the suspension characteristics. Whilst the wheel diameter is larger, the overall size of the wheel and tyre combination stays very much the same as the tyre side wall height is reduced accordingly. So I dont have any concerns on overall changes in diameter. What does concern me is the loss of the extra suspension afforded by a tyre with larger side walls.

Dec 19th, 2006, 11:42 AM	#20 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 3,363 Offline	18" rims wont handle or ride as well as good 16" or 17" rims. but that said they look the nuts and they don't make things terrible on the MINI. My preference after having had 16-17-18 and now back to 17 is the 17s. Most of the looks of the 18s but with most of the handling of the 16s. Good compromise. but there are many many folks who still have 18s and love them. it all depends on the sort of driving and what you want from the car. R

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