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scottgib · May 26th, 2002, 03:02 PM

I am looking for 16" wheels to use for autocrossing. Preferably they would be 6.5" and have about 45-50mm offset so that I don't stand any chance of being challenged relative to class. Since most wheel dealers do not know much about the Mini yet, I was wondering if any other cars use the same size, bolt pattern, center hole size, and offset. I got a price of ~$200/wheel from the BMW dealer for R84 X-lites (v-spoke).

Most likely I will have two other S's competing in my class and they both know the rules. Therefore I don't want to take a chance with 7" or 7.5" wheels.

My latest leaning is to use Kumho ECSTA V700 205/45-16" heat cycled tires. Anyone have experience with the ECSTA V700?

July build, Aug. delivery.

Thanks in advance.

May 26th, 2002, 03:02 PM	#1
scottgib MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: East TN Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 147 Offline	Cars that use the same size wheels?? I am looking for 16" wheels to use for autocrossing. Preferably they would be 6.5" and have about 45-50mm offset so that I don't stand any chance of being challenged relative to class. Since most wheel dealers do not know much about the Mini yet, I was wondering if any other cars use the same size, bolt pattern, center hole size, and offset. I got a price of ~$200/wheel from the BMW dealer for R84 X-lites (v-spoke). Most likely I will have two other S's competing in my class and they both know the rules. Therefore I don't want to take a chance with 7" or 7.5" wheels. My latest leaning is to use Kumho ECSTA V700 205/45-16" heat cycled tires. Anyone have experience with the ECSTA V700? July build, Aug. delivery. Thanks in advance. Last edited by MINIAC : May 26th, 2002 at 03:53 PM.