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gromit · Jul 7th, 2002, 08:08 PM

Not covered in the FAQ so...

"S" is on the way (waiting for transport). Have not seen an answer to this question anywhere.

Can I fit 15 x 6.5 wheels with a 195/60-15 winter tire on the "S"?

The tirerack.com web page does not show the 15" tires for the "S", just for the Cooper.

I'm thinking a set of takeoff rims from a Cooper with Blizzaks or another winter tire.

Comments/suggestions are appreciated.

ezrally · Jul 7th, 2002, 09:20 PM

Yes, Cooper and S use the same setup (brakes are the same) so 15" wheels will work well for winter. We are going to use 185/65-15 snow tyres.
TireRack does have good prices-as low as $95-$99/wheel for some15" wheels that look decent.

Which is less then any MINI wheel I think...

gromit · Jul 7th, 2002, 09:27 PM

like off a Honda (I think they are 4 X 100). My only concern is if the backspacing would be right. Could get a set from a junkyard for $50 and spray paint them black. Low budget, can't see spending a lot of money on something thats going to be covered with roadsalt constantly.

ezrally · Jul 7th, 2002, 10:07 PM

For maybe 4.5 months out of the year I want to stay style'n

But your right most likely any FWD car offset is OK. I have seen I wide range on the MINI wheels.

Jul 7th, 2002, 08:08 PM	#1
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 838 Offline	Winter Tire/Wheel Package questions Not covered in the FAQ so... "S" is on the way (waiting for transport). Have not seen an answer to this question anywhere. Can I fit 15 x 6.5 wheels with a 195/60-15 winter tire on the "S"? The tirerack.com web page does not show the 15" tires for the "S", just for the Cooper. I'm thinking a set of takeoff rims from a Cooper with Blizzaks or another winter tire. Comments/suggestions are appreciated. Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon

Jul 7th, 2002, 09:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 663 Offline	Yes, Cooper and S use the same setup (brakes are the same) so 15" wheels will work well for winter. We are going to use 185/65-15 snow tyres. TireRack does have good prices-as low as $95-$99/wheel for some15" wheels that look decent. Which is less then any MINI wheel I think... Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

Jul 7th, 2002, 09:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 838 Offline	Now I'm thinking cheap steel wheels... like off a Honda (I think they are 4 X 100). My only concern is if the backspacing would be right. Could get a set from a junkyard for $50 and spray paint them black. Low budget, can't see spending a lot of money on something thats going to be covered with roadsalt constantly. Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon

Jul 7th, 2002, 10:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 663 Offline	For maybe 4.5 months out of the year I want to stay style'n But your right most likely any FWD car offset is OK. I have seen I wide range on the MINI wheels. Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

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