17s or 18s and how low???

[CookieMonsterCUK]

Cars just been in for a major service and i must admit its running so so well now, needs to go back to have the wishbone bushes replaced as there is a little movement from the front.

next is new wheels, i have found the ones i want, but not sure whether to stick with 17s, or go up to 18s???

would like to lower it slightly, not a silly amount, whats a good height for 17s and 18s??

help needed people, cant make a decision myself,

[Damo]

Mine - 18's with Eibachs


:Michael:'s - 18's with KW's

[MiniFr34k]

18's on M7 Springs. (not my car)

[dipstic&dinnerlady]

Mine 17" wheels (40 profile tyres) with eibachs

[Neil the Hat]

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo

Mine - 18's with Eibachs

How do you find speed bumps, country lanes etc

I had 18" OZ Ultra Leggeras fitted yesterday and think it could do with a little lowering.

[Damo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Neil the Hat

How do you find speed bumps, country lanes etc

I had 18" OZ Ultra Leggeras fitted yesterday and think it could do with a little lowering.

Don't get me wrong its not comfy, but it still handles fine compared to Runflat and standard suspension.

I have Yoko Parada Spec2's which although are 215 are very wide. I also have the JCW strut brace that helps on bumpy roads.

Eibachs are good I believe Scooby aka :Michael: has KW springs and had previously had Eibachs, he said he'd get Eibachs next time last time I asked him.

[nylo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo

Don't get me wrong its not comfy, but it still handles fine compared to Runflat and standard suspension.

I have Yoko Parada Spec2's which although are 215 are very wide. I also have the JCW strut brace that helps on bumpy roads.

Eibachs are good I believe Scooby aka :Michael: has KW springs and had previously had Eibachs, he said he'd get Eibachs next time last time I asked him.

That's interesting to hear, you don't often hear a comparison between the two from someone who has experience of both. Has he given any reason for going back to the Eibachs?

Does the strut brace make much difference Damo?

[miniboyblue]

Here's mine running TSW Pace 18" with 225/35 Yoko Parada with standard suspension

[miniboyblue]

Strut brace makes a big difference to mine, but it is a Conv so will benefit more

[:: Jon ::]

go with the 18's will look better & Eibachs...

the strut brace does make a difference.... ( click above the sig )

and so does the rear one

[Neil the Hat]

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo

Don't get me wrong its not comfy, but it still handles fine compared to Runflat and standard suspension.

I have Yoko Parada Spec2's which although are 215 are very wide. I also have the JCW strut brace that helps on bumpy roads.

Eibachs are good I believe Scooby aka :Michael: has KW springs and had previously had Eibachs, he said he'd get Eibachs next time last time I asked him.

Definately a better ride even with 215/35/18 profile tyres and a lot quieter (first thing I noticed).

I was more concerned with the underside coming in to contact with bumps / uneven road surfaces etc. if I lower it 30mm on top of going for bigger wheels?

[CookieMonsterCUK]

damo, how many mm have you dropped on your 18s?

[saakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k

18's on M7 Springs. (not my car)

Hey nice car! ...oh wait that looks very familiar ...and I vote, 18's for street - if your roads are relatively smooth - and 17's for track.

[uncle albert]

18's are too big for the MINI, imho.

James

[nylo]

Quote: Originally Posted by CookieMonsterCUK

damo, how many mm have you dropped on your 18s?

He's on Eibachs, so that's a drop of 20-25mm as far as I know