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squid · May 8th, 2002, 01:45 AM

For Garfield, et al who want to see if 215 tires fit.
Here's a pic of a Spax suspension from Mini Madness .

note how close the tire is to the front strut.

I should have pics of my Cooper in a couple more weeks.

Dom · May 8th, 2002, 06:03 AM

Good pics,

Does that mean 215's fit on Standard suspension or not? I'm guessing not and that it would require some spacers...

Dom

cmt · May 8th, 2002, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
Good pics,

Does that mean 215's fit on Standard suspension or not? I'm guessing not and that it would require some spacers...

Dom

the wheels on that car are not standard (so who knows what tyres are on it), neither is the suspension. So my guess is you'd have to look at your own wheel/tyre/suspension setup to make that judgement.

Dom · May 8th, 2002, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cmt

the wheels on that car are not standard (so who knows what tyres are on it), neither is the suspension. So my guess is you'd have to look at your own wheel/tyre/suspension setup to make that judgement.

I've had a look and by my reckoning there's about 1cm between my 195 tyres and the suspension. Can't work out if this is a sh*t guard or the actual suspension though but will have a better look when I can. My guess is 215's wouldn't fit without spacers, or they would but they'd rub like a nun...

Still, some 10mm spacers can't be that expensive?

Dom

districtofc · May 8th, 2002, 11:24 AM

you might wanna ask george (gmehall) about it. i was lucky enough to drive it. the wheel/tire is definitely not standard and i believe they had to use wheel spacers to clear the calipers on the aftermarket brakes.

TBDAugs · May 8th, 2002, 12:50 PM

suspension...

http://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1104278.phtml

you're talking full race suspension, tuned and matched springs and totally adjustable corner weight, ride height SPAX coilovers for 17" RSS wheels with Kumho tires. Very sweet.

Squid you know that coilovers aren't allowed in H Stock class ax..or maybe you aren't an AXer?

HStockAugs

squid · May 9th, 2002, 12:33 AM

This picture is just to caution people who are
thinking about ordering tires and wheels before test
fitting them that there isn't a lot of extra clearance
between the shock and the tire.

I am an autoxer, and run the stock sport suspension
for now. Maybe a SSP w adjustable Konis, soon.

Squid.

May 8th, 2002, 01:45 AM	#1
squid MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 330 Offline	tire fit vs front shock For Garfield, et al who want to see if 215 tires fit. Here's a pic of a Spax suspension from Mini Madness . note how close the tire is to the front strut. I should have pics of my Cooper in a couple more weeks.

May 8th, 2002, 06:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 04:41 AM Posts: 1,211 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dom Good pics, Does that mean 215's fit on Standard suspension or not? I'm guessing not and that it would require some spacers... Dom the wheels on that car are not standard (so who knows what tyres are on it), neither is the suspension. So my guess is you'd have to look at your own wheel/tyre/suspension setup to make that judgement. Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

May 8th, 2002, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
districtofc MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Washington, DC Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 379 Offline	you might wanna ask george (gmehall) about it. i was lucky enough to drive it. the wheel/tire is definitely not standard and i believe they had to use wheel spacers to clear the calipers on the aftermarket brakes. "The best change to your car you can make is adjusting the nut behind the wheel"

May 8th, 2002, 12:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
TBDAugs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 09:41 PM Posts: 179 Offline	DEFINITELY NOT STOCK suspension... http://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1104278.phtml you're talking full race suspension, tuned and matched springs and totally adjustable corner weight, ride height SPAX coilovers for 17" RSS wheels with Kumho tires. Very sweet. Squid you know that coilovers aren't allowed in H Stock class ax..or maybe you aren't an AXer? HStockAugs

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May 8th, 2002, 06:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 04:41 AM Posts: 8,543 Offline	Good pics, Does that mean 215's fit on Standard suspension or not? I'm guessing not and that it would require some spacers... Dom

May 8th, 2002, 06:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 04:41 AM Posts: 8,543 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by cmt the wheels on that car are not standard (so who knows what tyres are on it), neither is the suspension. So my guess is you'd have to look at your own wheel/tyre/suspension setup to make that judgement. I've had a look and by my reckoning there's about 1cm between my 195 tyres and the suspension. Can't work out if this is a sh*t guard or the actual suspension though but will have a better look when I can. My guess is 215's wouldn't fit without spacers, or they would but they'd rub like a nun... Still, some 10mm spacers can't be that expensive? Dom

May 9th, 2002, 12:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
squid MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 330 Offline	This picture is just to caution people who are thinking about ordering tires and wheels before test fitting them that there isn't a lot of extra clearance between the shock and the tire. I am an autoxer, and run the stock sport suspension for now. Maybe a SSP w adjustable Konis, soon. Squid.

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