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MINI&MERCGUY · Mar 11th, 2008, 12:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

I have 18x8.5 wheels on my R56 Cooper and one has a flat spot so i need some new wheels. I'm thinking of going for some 19x8.5 possible 19x9.5...........does any one know if they will fit? Or will they scrape the arches when cornering? Its not lowered....so i dont think there should be much of a problem?

Hi Adam,

Is you car not hard enough on the road as it is!!!!!!!!

I have 17" flame spokes on mine, and the ride quality is rock hard! 18"'s for me would be completely out of the question, never mind 19"s! You don't want your car to look too boy-racery...

Mar 11th, 2008, 12:15 PM	#5
MINI&MERCGUY MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 154 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original) I have 18x8.5 wheels on my R56 Cooper and one has a flat spot so i need some new wheels. I'm thinking of going for some 19x8.5 possible 19x9.5...........does any one know if they will fit? Or will they scrape the arches when cornering? Its not lowered....so i dont think there should be much of a problem? Hi Adam, Is you car not hard enough on the road as it is!!!!!!!! I have 17" flame spokes on mine, and the ride quality is rock hard! 18"'s for me would be completely out of the question, never mind 19"s! You don't want your car to look too boy-racery...