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ongwc · Sep 12th, 2007, 06:50 AM

Hi All,

Want to change to 17x7 RIMS offset 37mm for my 04 MINI ONE CVT which run on stock suspension/spring, etc. If you were me, what tires size (below) will you choose without any rubbing/etc issues?

1. 215/45/R17
2. 215/40/R17
3. 205/40/R17
4. 205/50/R17

Sorry, goodyear F1 dont have 205/45/R17 size

Please help me choose, or anyone running any of above size with 37mm offset facing any problem?

Thanks

alski · Sep 12th, 2007, 07:02 AM

running avon 215/40/17 on 37 offset on a mcs with no issues
much better than run flats IMHO

Cooooooperslad · Sep 12th, 2007, 10:17 AM

I vote 205 40s

Richard Crofts · Sep 12th, 2007, 10:26 AM

I have seen loads of friends with 215/40s (I run these) on 37 offset 17x7 wheels with no rubbing issues even when lowered 30mm+

I will soon be running these 215/40s on a 17x7 rim with 45 offset and 16mm spacer (this makes it the equivilant of 30 offset!)

roland2003 · Sep 12th, 2007, 11:50 AM

The extra 10mm of width of the 215 on the front does help lap times a marginally. Then
again 205 is probably better on the rear.- For road tyres go for 215-40.
best regards Roland GTT

Sep 12th, 2007, 06:50 AM	#1
ongwc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 08:29 PM Posts: 52 Offline	17x7 RIMS offset 37mm, what tires size will you choose? Hi All, Want to change to 17x7 RIMS offset 37mm for my 04 MINI ONE CVT which run on stock suspension/spring, etc. If you were me, what tires size (below) will you choose without any rubbing/etc issues? 1. 215/45/R17 2. 215/40/R17 3. 205/40/R17 4. 205/50/R17 Sorry, goodyear F1 dont have 205/45/R17 size Please help me choose, or anyone running any of above size with 37mm offset facing any problem? Thanks

Sep 12th, 2007, 07:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
alski dyno-mite, might not.... My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 969 Online	running avon 215/40/17 on 37 offset on a mcs with no issues much better than run flats IMHO carefree

Sep 12th, 2007, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 2,738 Offline	The extra 10mm of width of the 215 on the front does help lap times a marginally. Then again 205 is probably better on the rear.- For road tyres go for 215-40. best regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

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Sep 12th, 2007, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cooooooperslad MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 547 Offline	I vote 205 40s

Sep 12th, 2007, 10:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 3,159 Online	I have seen loads of friends with 215/40s (I run these) on 37 offset 17x7 wheels with no rubbing issues even when lowered 30mm+ I will soon be running these 215/40s on a 17x7 rim with 45 offset and 16mm spacer (this makes it the equivilant of 30 offset!)

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