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dukesantos · Aug 14th, 2002, 09:50 PM

In previous threads, Russ and Olddad have posted very helpful information on various wheel specs and weights, I can now add a few tire/wheel combinations. All are mounted, air filled, weights.

Base: 15 in., seven hole, R81, standard Cooper wheel with the Continental 175/65 R 15 CH95 M+S tire. Weight: 30 lbs.

Auto-X set up: same 15 in. wheel with 205/50 ZR 15 Kumho Ecsta V700. Weight: 36 lbs.

Runflat: 16 in. 5 Star, R83, wheel with 195/55 R16 Dunlop SP Sport 3000A DSST. Weight: 45 lbs.

Previous info was that the R81 wheel weight alone is 12 lbs. and the R83 wheel alone is 20 lbs. I did not weigh them without tires.

WAY · Aug 14th, 2002, 10:59 PM

How wide are those 15's? I want to put 215's on my 6.5inch rims but am not sure if it will fit or if it is recommended.

dukesantos · Aug 14th, 2002, 11:14 PM

The 205 Kumhos are approx. 8.5 in. wide. There is about half an inch of static clearance from the inside of the front tire to the suspension. I have read conflicting reports about the 215s. Some say it will fit, others say it rubs- probably depends on your wheel offset and tire brand.

Garfield · Aug 15th, 2002, 12:20 AM

There's lots of autocrossers running 215's on the 6.5, easy fit. I'm running a few mm less offset, but there are people running stock 16's, both styles, with 215/40R16's.
Keep in mind though, every tire measures differently, BUT, the Hoosiers are unusually wide and we're running them.

Brian

dukesantos · Aug 15th, 2002, 12:30 AM

You have the best auto-X info.

Aug 14th, 2002, 09:50 PM	#1
dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 707 Offline	Tire/wheel combo weights In previous threads, Russ and Olddad have posted very helpful information on various wheel specs and weights, I can now add a few tire/wheel combinations. All are mounted, air filled, weights. Base: 15 in., seven hole, R81, standard Cooper wheel with the Continental 175/65 R 15 CH95 M+S tire. Weight: 30 lbs. Auto-X set up: same 15 in. wheel with 205/50 ZR 15 Kumho Ecsta V700. Weight: 36 lbs. Runflat: 16 in. 5 Star, R83, wheel with 195/55 R16 Dunlop SP Sport 3000A DSST. Weight: 45 lbs. Previous info was that the R81 wheel weight alone is 12 lbs. and the R83 wheel alone is 20 lbs. I did not weigh them without tires.

Aug 15th, 2002, 12:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Garfield MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mt. Airy, MD USA Local Time: 04:48 PM Posts: 785 Offline	There's lots of autocrossers running 215's on the 6.5, easy fit. I'm running a few mm less offset, but there are people running stock 16's, both styles, with 215/40R16's. Keep in mind though, every tire measures differently, BUT, the Hoosiers are unusually wide and we're running them. Brian - 2005 G Stock '05 MINI or it's back to a Miata in C Stock - 2004 G Stock 2nd place Pro Solo, 9th Place Solo II - 2003 STX 5th place Pro Solo, 6th Place Solo II - 2002 H Stock Pro Solo National Champion

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dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 707 Offline	Thanks Brian You have the best auto-X info.

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Aug 14th, 2002, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
WAY MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 467 Offline	How wide are those 15's? I want to put 215's on my 6.5inch rims but am not sure if it will fit or if it is recommended.

Aug 14th, 2002, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 707 Offline	The 205 Kumhos are approx. 8.5 in. wide. There is about half an inch of static clearance from the inside of the front tire to the suspension. I have read conflicting reports about the 215s. Some say it will fit, others say it rubs- probably depends on your wheel offset and tire brand.

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