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James · Apr 22nd, 2008, 05:54 PM

Hi,
I just ordered a set of aftermarket wheels that said they were for BMW mini and then realised the picture they showed had them on a clubman. If they can fit a clubman then can they fit an R53?
They're 215/35/18 7.5j with an offset of 48 and bolt pattern 4*100. I don't really understand what some of these numbers mean but assume from them someone will be able to tell if they'll fit my car.
Thanks,
Crammy

Darthbladerni · Apr 22nd, 2008, 05:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Crammy (original)

Hi,
I just ordered a set of aftermarket wheels that said they were for BMW mini and then realised the picture they showed had them on a clubman. If they can fit a clubman then can they fit an R53?
They're 215/35/18 7.5j with an offset of 48 and bolt pattern 4*100. I don't really understand what some of these numbers mean but assume from them someone will be able to tell if they'll fit my car.
Thanks,
Crammy

4*100 is the offset on all minis so that is ok.

215/35/18 tyres with 18 is also fine, it is what i have.

Im not sure about the offest though, someone else will have to help with that one but the other two things i mentioned are fine.

James · Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:07 PM

ooo cool thanks i assume as long as the tyres are the right size and the bolt pattern is ok then it should fit?

Darthbladerni · Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:14 PM

Im not entirely sure on the offset. The optimum offset to go for would possibly be between 40 and 45mm.

i think the wheels will sit out from the arches a tad if the offset is any higher.

Are you lowered at all?

EDIT: Anyone viewing this topic, correct me if im wrong!

Goonery · Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:16 PM

Offset is beautifully explained here, along with lots of other useful stuff
Alloy wheels, wheels, onformation on wheels, offset, wheel offset, wheel sizes.

And 40 to 45 is good on any MINI

Darthbladerni · Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

Offset is beautifully explained here, along with lots of other useful stuff
Alloy wheels, wheels, onformation on wheels, offset, wheel offset, wheel sizes.

And 40 to 45 is good on any MINI

Yes 40 to 45 offset is the best for minis but his are 48mm.

Goonery · Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original)

Yes 40 to 45 offset is the best for minis but his are 48mm.

Thing to do is put one on the front, then turn the wheel lock to lock while rotating the wheel, it will show up any possibility of fouling or scrubbing on the body work or wheel arch inners. Difficult to judge how things will be under full suspension compression or with tyrewall flex under driving conditions though. Might require spacers or steering limiters as fitted to some JCW wheels. I think they will be ok though as its only 3mm over the 45

James · Apr 22nd, 2008, 07:01 PM

cool beans!, thanks for the help ya'll

MINIAC · Apr 22nd, 2008, 07:35 PM

18x7.5 Hartge Classic and Union Jack wheels are both ET48:

You just need to find out the center bore and get the appropriate size centering rings if necessary.

James · Apr 22nd, 2008, 07:38 PM

ah cool its the union jack ones that ive ordered actually you must be a mind-reader

MJS · Apr 23rd, 2008, 12:28 PM

the R56 wheels have 14mm bolt holes whereas the earlier wheels only have 12mm, thats why there are different part numbers for the same wheels.

Apr 22nd, 2008, 05:54 PM	#1
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 963 Offline	Can R56 wheels fit R53 cars? Hi, I just ordered a set of aftermarket wheels that said they were for BMW mini and then realised the picture they showed had them on a clubman. If they can fit a clubman then can they fit an R53? They're 215/35/18 7.5j with an offset of 48 and bolt pattern 4*100. I don't really understand what some of these numbers mean but assume from them someone will be able to tell if they'll fit my car. Thanks, Crammy

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Apr 22nd, 2008, 05:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 1,819 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Crammy (original) Hi, I just ordered a set of aftermarket wheels that said they were for BMW mini and then realised the picture they showed had them on a clubman. If they can fit a clubman then can they fit an R53? They're 215/35/18 7.5j with an offset of 48 and bolt pattern 4100. I don't really understand what some of these numbers mean but assume from them someone will be able to tell if they'll fit my car. Thanks, Crammy 4100 is the offset on all minis so that is ok. 215/35/18 tyres with 18 is also fine, it is what i have. Im not sure about the offest though, someone else will have to help with that one but the other two things i mentioned are fine.

Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 963 Offline	ooo cool thanks i assume as long as the tyres are the right size and the bolt pattern is ok then it should fit?

Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 1,819 Offline	Im not entirely sure on the offset. The optimum offset to go for would possibly be between 40 and 45mm. i think the wheels will sit out from the arches a tad if the offset is any higher. Are you lowered at all? EDIT: Anyone viewing this topic, correct me if im wrong!

Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 13,534 Offline	Offset is beautifully explained here, along with lots of other useful stuff Alloy wheels, wheels, onformation on wheels, offset, wheel offset, wheel sizes. And 40 to 45 is good on any MINI

Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 1,819 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original) Offset is beautifully explained here, along with lots of other useful stuff Alloy wheels, wheels, onformation on wheels, offset, wheel offset, wheel sizes. And 40 to 45 is good on any MINI Yes 40 to 45 offset is the best for minis but his are 48mm.

Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 13,534 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original) Yes 40 to 45 offset is the best for minis but his are 48mm. Thing to do is put one on the front, then turn the wheel lock to lock while rotating the wheel, it will show up any possibility of fouling or scrubbing on the body work or wheel arch inners. Difficult to judge how things will be under full suspension compression or with tyrewall flex under driving conditions though. Might require spacers or steering limiters as fitted to some JCW wheels. I think they will be ok though as its only 3mm over the 45

Apr 22nd, 2008, 07:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 963 Offline	cool beans!, thanks for the help ya'll

Apr 22nd, 2008, 07:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 12:32 PM Posts: 8,319 Online	18x7.5 Hartge Classic and Union Jack wheels are both ET48: You just need to find out the center bore and get the appropriate size centering rings if necessary.

Apr 22nd, 2008, 07:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 963 Offline	ah cool its the union jack ones that ive ordered actually you must be a mind-reader

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Apr 23rd, 2008, 12:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
MJS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 321 Offline	the R56 wheels have 14mm bolt holes whereas the earlier wheels only have 12mm, thats why there are different part numbers for the same wheels.