For some more details on the cars themselves:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_Hatch#First_generation_(R50/52/53;_2001)
Now for the wheel details, these cars have a 4x100 bolt pattern (lug bolts M12x1.5).
Below original wheel sizing for the R50 MINI Cooper ~115 hp:
Tire Rim Offset Range mm Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar
OE 175/65R15 84H 5.5Jx15 ET45 43 - 47 2.1
OE 175/65R15 84Q 5.5Jx15 ET45 43 - 47 2.1
175/60R16 82Q 5.5Jx16 ET45 2.3
195/55R16 87H 6.5Jx16 ET48 2.1
205/45R17 84V 7Jx17 ET48 2.1
205/40ZR18 82W 7Jx18 ET52 2.3
Below for the R53 MINI Cooper ~160 hp (the one with the hood scoop):
Tire Rim Offset Range mm Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar
OE 175/60R16 82Q 5.5Jx16 ET45 43 - 47 2.5
OE 195/55R16 87V 6.5Jx16 ET48 46 - 50 2.1
195/55R16 87Q 6.5Jx16 ET48 2.3
205/45R17 84Q 7Jx17 ET4 2.3
205/45R17 84V 7Jx17 ET48 2.3
205/40ZR18 82W 7Jx18 ET52 2.5
And now to the nicest fitments to my taste, starting at 17 inch wheels:
- Wheels: APEX ARC-8 17x8" ET25
- Tires: Federal Evoluzion ST-1 205/40-17
- Suspension: MeisterR ZetaCRD+ coilovers w/ camber plates, SPC adjustable rear control arms.
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