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bobnobski · Jun 23rd, 2004, 08:30 AM

My bro is about to fit some 16"" 5 stars on his MINI ONE (standard suspension) he wants to know will he notice a difference is handling and road noise over his old 15"" 8 spokes

Lawrothegreat · Jun 24th, 2004, 12:33 AM

I'm assuming the 16" 5-stars come with the runflat tyres? - so the ride will be slightly harsher; also with larger diameter alloys - overall the wheels will be stiffer - but how this is noticed in terms of handling will depend on how hard the car is driven. I never compared them side by side on the standard suspension.

The 16" 5-stars look great but are heavier.

GregF · Jun 24th, 2004, 12:45 AM

The steering feel is better with the skinnier, smaller wheels.

ScottyB · Jun 24th, 2004, 12:55 AM

I noticed a big difference from my standard 16" X-lites to the 17" R90s. Little more 'nervous' in a sense that you feel every little bump or undulation in the road through the steering wheel.

If its got runflats, it will be harsher, and yes, probably noisier over conventional tyres.

Ezzer · Jun 24th, 2004, 08:19 AM

I have the 5 spoke 15" (winter) and the Star 16" (summer - runflat), here are the changes:

1. Noticable harsher ride
2. Loosing a little feel through the wheel
3. heavier steering (which is nice)
4. Car feels heavier (which can be/ can be not)
5. Turn-in not as sharp
6. But generates much needed grip! (the 15" winters just don't have nearly enough for my driving...)
7. Slower acceleration (much heavier wheels).
8. Looks A LOT better IMO.

Jun 23rd, 2004, 08:30 AM	#1
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 1,021 Offline	15"" 8 spokes vrs 16"" 5 stars My bro is about to fit some 16"" 5 stars on his MINI ONE (standard suspension) he wants to know will he notice a difference is handling and road noise over his old 15"" 8 spokes

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Jun 24th, 2004, 12:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 787 Offline	I'm assuming the 16" 5-stars come with the runflat tyres? - so the ride will be slightly harsher; also with larger diameter alloys - overall the wheels will be stiffer - but how this is noticed in terms of handling will depend on how hard the car is driven. I never compared them side by side on the standard suspension. The 16" 5-stars look great but are heavier.

Jun 24th, 2004, 12:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
GregF MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 04:52 PM Posts: 511 Offline	The steering feel is better with the skinnier, smaller wheels.

Jun 24th, 2004, 08:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ezzer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 143 Offline	I have the 5 spoke 15" (winter) and the Star 16" (summer - runflat), here are the changes: 1. Noticable harsher ride 2. Loosing a little feel through the wheel 3. heavier steering (which is nice) 4. Car feels heavier (which can be/ can be not) 5. Turn-in not as sharp 6. But generates much needed grip! (the 15" winters just don't have nearly enough for my driving...) 7. Slower acceleration (much heavier wheels). 8. Looks A LOT better IMO.

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