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Tonic_Neil · Jun 27th, 2006, 04:08 PM

Hi all,
Not been around here long, but found an extremely useful place for info.

I have a quick question though. I have just purchased seom R90's (originals) which I need to get refurbished, and am thinking of going for the Eibach springs.

Will I have any trouble with tyre clearance?
Also what tyre size is best? 205/45/17 or 215/40/17?

Cheers

Windy Miller · Jun 27th, 2006, 05:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonic_Neil

Hi all,
Not been around here long, but found an extremely useful place for info.

I have a quick question though. I have just purchased seom R90's (originals) which I need to get refurbished, and am thinking of going for the Eibach springs.

Will I have any trouble with tyre clearance?
Also what tyre size is best? 205/45/17 or 215/40/17?

Cheers

Been running 205/45/17, R90's and eibachs for the last 18 months with no problems
apart from the front bumper scraping now and then, but thats quite normal

minigolf · Jun 28th, 2006, 11:18 PM

There's a guy here in Australia running Eibachs with OEM R90s and 215/40/17s … he's had no problems with the tyres rubbing either.

On the other hand my genuine fakey R90 replicas, with their different offset pushing the wheels out closer to the guards do rub ever so slighty with my Eibachs, but it happens rarely over sever bumps and not enough to be a problem. That's with 205/45/17s as well on my car.

Tonic_Neil · Jul 4th, 2006, 05:16 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

I am now the proud owner of R90's, currently in for refurb. Black gloss spokes with Diamond cut rims is the order of the day.
Toyo T1R's on order.... just one more question..

I am replacing, the standard 2001 Cooper alloys (5 spoke) and was wondering if I will need to change the nuts. Any tips?

Cheers]
Neil

nylo · Jul 4th, 2006, 05:18 PM

Black gloss spokes with diamond cut lip sounds brilliant, how long is the refurb going to take? Would love to see pics of that...

Tonic_Neil · Jul 4th, 2006, 05:56 PM

Should take a bout a week all going well.

First time I've been to an alloy wheel refurb workshop. It was like alladins cave.

Just need to get the Cooper lowered now and callipers painted, job done....

Tonic_Neil · Jul 14th, 2006, 07:10 PM

Well it's done.... well the wheels part anyway... so see if you can spot the difference.

As purchased:

Before:

After:

tomorrow the Cooper S side skirts..

nylo · Jul 16th, 2006, 12:33 PM

Those look brilliant- they look like an aftermarket wheel

Really good idea

doona · Jul 21st, 2006, 01:13 PM

How nice do they look... that is awesome.

-Dan

Jun 27th, 2006, 04:08 PM	#1
Tonic_Neil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 33 Offline	R90's and lowering Hi all, Not been around here long, but found an extremely useful place for info. I have a quick question though. I have just purchased seom R90's (originals) which I need to get refurbished, and am thinking of going for the Eibach springs. Will I have any trouble with tyre clearance? Also what tyre size is best? 205/45/17 or 215/40/17? Cheers

Jun 28th, 2006, 11:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 03:57 PM Posts: 14,096 Offline	There's a guy here in Australia running Eibachs with OEM R90s and 215/40/17s … he's had no problems with the tyres rubbing either. On the other hand my genuine fakey R90 replicas, with their different offset pushing the wheels out closer to the guards do rub ever so slighty with my Eibachs, but it happens rarely over sever bumps and not enough to be a problem. That's with 205/45/17s as well on my car. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 4th, 2006, 05:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 18,703 Offline	Black gloss spokes with diamond cut lip sounds brilliant, how long is the refurb going to take? Would love to see pics of that... photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Jul 14th, 2006, 07:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tonic_Neil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 33 Offline	Well it's done.... well the wheels part anyway... so see if you can spot the difference. As purchased: Before: After: tomorrow the Cooper S side skirts.. Last edited by Tonic_Neil : Jul 15th, 2006 at 11:13 AM.

Jul 16th, 2006, 12:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 18,703 Offline	Those look brilliant- they look like an aftermarket wheel Really good idea photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

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Jun 27th, 2006, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Windy Miller Feelin the force Join Date: May 2004 Location: Proud Preston Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 670 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tonic_Neil Hi all, Not been around here long, but found an extremely useful place for info. I have a quick question though. I have just purchased seom R90's (originals) which I need to get refurbished, and am thinking of going for the Eibach springs. Will I have any trouble with tyre clearance? Also what tyre size is best? 205/45/17 or 215/40/17? Cheers Been running 205/45/17, R90's and eibachs for the last 18 months with no problems apart from the front bumper scraping now and then, but thats quite normal

Jul 4th, 2006, 05:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tonic_Neil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 33 Offline	Thanks for the info guys. I am now the proud owner of R90's, currently in for refurb. Black gloss spokes with Diamond cut rims is the order of the day. Toyo T1R's on order.... just one more question.. I am replacing, the standard 2001 Cooper alloys (5 spoke) and was wondering if I will need to change the nuts. Any tips? Cheers] Neil

Jul 4th, 2006, 05:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tonic_Neil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 33 Offline	Should take a bout a week all going well. First time I've been to an alloy wheel refurb workshop. It was like alladins cave. Just need to get the Cooper lowered now and callipers painted, job done....

Jul 21st, 2006, 01:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 02:57 PM Posts: 2,819 Offline	How nice do they look... that is awesome. -Dan

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