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Bmcguigan1
05-28-2012, 11:03 PM
I just bought Mini Cooper 16x6.5 ET48 rims and need some input on tire size. I am thinking 195/55/16 but I noticed many people on the wheel/tire sticky are running 205's which I have found to be slightly cheaper. I am stock height with no plans to lower and don't want any rubbing in any situation, and advise?
33OH
05-29-2012, 10:24 AM
205/45/16 or 205/50/16 will both work fine, and you will not experience rubbing with either size. You are finding them to be cheaper as a 195/55/16 is an odd size.

Let me know if you'd like me to quote any for you - I am usually a fair bit lower cost than DiscountTire or TireRack.

Thanks,
Ryan
SailDesign
05-29-2012, 10:49 AM
I prefer the 45-series in a 205-16, simply because in my favorite tire, they are "ZR" rated, not just "R". Toyo Proxes 4.
Just my 2-cents (and that about all it's worth!)
kimona
05-29-2012, 07:51 PM
With those wheels and stock suspension, go with 205/50/16 for best fit!
Bmcguigan1
05-29-2012, 10:47 PM
205/45/16 or 205/50/16 will both work fine, and you will not experience rubbing with either size. You are finding them to be cheaper as a 195/55/16 is an odd size.

Let me know if you'd like me to quote any for you - I am usually a fair bit lower cost than DiscountTire or TireRack.

Thanks,
Ryan

Ryan,

I would like a quote on some new shoes! PM me and I will check out your site!

Thanks
33OH
05-30-2012, 09:26 AM
Ryan,

I would like a quote on some new shoes! PM me and I will check out your site!

Thanks

Emailed you, thanks for the opportunity! :thumbsup:
Bmcguigan1
06-02-2012, 11:09 PM
Thanks for the quote! Your prices were the best around! I found a rim/tire kit on CL and sold rims I was going to use:burnrubber:... Will post pics when my lugs arrive on Monday!
33OH
06-04-2012, 08:55 AM
^ Awesome! Can't wait to see them on!
Bmcguigan1
06-04-2012, 09:01 PM
Here they are! Thanks to all who helped me figure this out!

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q489/bmcguigan1/1.jpg

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q489/bmcguigan1/2.jpg

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q489/bmcguigan1/4.jpg

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q489/bmcguigan1/3.jpg
CTScott
06-04-2012, 09:12 PM
Nice! I swear that most of the mini cooper rims look better on the Yaris than on the mini.
kimona
06-04-2012, 10:09 PM
They look outstanding!!!
33OH
06-05-2012, 09:04 AM
Those look great - I agree with you Scott!