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Dave · Apr 29th, 2003, 07:00 AM

The author of this article os pretty damning of the 17" wheels and favors 16". Does anyone have weight figures?

What about the 17" R90 wheels? Sorry if this is old ground but I could use some advice - my Cooper S is coming in June.

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/fe...1scc_20gsmini/

Dave

R1 · Apr 29th, 2003, 07:09 AM

After owning a Cooper with 16" and now a Cooper with 17", the 16" and SSP gives the best handling package for the MINI, but the 17" "S" spokes look so damn cool that I'll put up with the slightly heavier steering thanks!!

Paul · Apr 29th, 2003, 03:12 PM

This has been discussed on MINI2 a great deal in the past, even quite recently in this forum.

I would agree and say that I believe the 16" x-lites are the best OEM wheels for the MINI, and certainly feel the 17" Wheels are a compromise in handling. They are heavier, and offer a less predictable, less progressive ride than the stock 16's.

The 17's do look good though, and dont handle BADLY, just not quite as good as the 16's.

Apr 29th, 2003, 07:00 AM	#1
Dave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Western WA Local Time: 08:30 PM Posts: 429 Offline	What does everyone make of this? - wheel size issue The author of this article os pretty damning of the 17" wheels and favors 16". Does anyone have weight figures? What about the 17" R90 wheels? Sorry if this is old ground but I could use some advice - my Cooper S is coming in June. http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/fe...1scc_20gsmini/ Dave

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Apr 29th, 2003, 07:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 09:30 PM Posts: 4,915 Offline	After owning a Cooper with 16" and now a Cooper with 17", the 16" and SSP gives the best handling package for the MINI, but the 17" "S" spokes look so damn cool that I'll put up with the slightly heavier steering thanks!!

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Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:30 PM Posts: 40,707 Online	This has been discussed on MINI2 a great deal in the past, even quite recently in this forum. I would agree and say that I believe the 16" x-lites are the best OEM wheels for the MINI, and certainly feel the 17" Wheels are a compromise in handling. They are heavier, and offer a less predictable, less progressive ride than the stock 16's. The 17's do look good though, and dont handle BADLY, just not quite as good as the 16's.

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