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jcbikeboy · May 2nd, 2002, 11:14 PM

I checked the FAQ for all the suitable tire sizes, But I was wondering if anyone is running 215/40 17's in the rear?? Also, I was wondering is 215's up front might slow the steering response a little, and is so would 205 up front and 215's in the rear be suitable,or dumb?? Any advice,opinions etc appreciated!
Also I'm looking at some 17" ADR rs limited s type wheels and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them??

Red & White Cooper 2 · May 3rd, 2002, 03:58 PM

The FAQ only seems to consider tyre diameter. While I have no experience of fitting or running non-standard sizes, I would quote from Robin Ford, the engineer responsible for the front axle.

"We had to re-write the rule book on tyre and component clearances. In fact we threw the rule book away. There's meant to be a 15mm clearance for tyres. Now there's actually a benign foul in extreem circumstances. The 17 inch wheels on the Cooper S were an absolute nightmare to accomodate."

I may be wrong, but from the above I'd think twice before fitting non standard size tyres to the 17" wheels on the Mini.

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May 3rd, 2002, 03:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red & White Cooper 2 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2001 Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 372 Offline	The FAQ only seems to consider tyre diameter. While I have no experience of fitting or running non-standard sizes, I would quote from Robin Ford, the engineer responsible for the front axle. "We had to re-write the rule book on tyre and component clearances. In fact we threw the rule book away. There's meant to be a 15mm clearance for tyres. Now there's actually a benign foul in extreem circumstances. The 17 inch wheels on the Cooper S were an absolute nightmare to accomodate." I may be wrong, but from the above I'd think twice before fitting non standard size tyres to the 17" wheels on the Mini.

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