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speedjunkie
09-17-2007, 04:53 PM
Hi Gary,

I would like to help set up my brother's 2007 Mini Cooper S for auto-x. Are there any 15X7 wheels that would work with a 205/50 size R-compound tire? Would the 15X7 wheel with this tire size fit? What offsets would I need to use? Do you have any lightweight (forged) wheels that you could recommend. Please advise. Thanks.
Gary@Tirerack
09-17-2007, 04:58 PM
Yes, 15X7 Kosei K1TS or OZ Ultraleggara would two popular, light, but durable and fairly economical cast wheels in for track use that will work well with 205/50R15 tires. On the higher end the forge Motegi Tracklite line is available. Offsets will vary but in the neiborhood of 35-40mm approx.

Wheels http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&url=/wheels/index.jsp
speedjunkie
09-17-2007, 08:16 PM
Hi Gary,

Thanks. So the wheels that you mentioned would not have any clearance issues (caliper, fender, suspension arms clearance issues) with the 205/50R15 size tires? Do you have the weights of these wheels handy? I noticed that SSR has the competition model in 15X7. Would that work too? Please advise. Thanks.
Gary@Tirerack
09-18-2007, 09:20 AM
Yes, all three fit the vehicle (I wouldn't suggest wheels that dont fit your car :) )

Weights on the wheels :

OZ 12lbs, Kosei 12.5lbs, Motegi 10.5lbs. The SSR type C fits, 8lbs per wheel.

To search online, simply choose the base model Cooper to allow the site to show you 15".

Wheels http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&url=/wheels/index.jsp
speedjunkie
09-18-2007, 05:40 PM
Hi Gary,

For the SSR Competitions in the 15X7, how much are they? I can't find the pricing for that size on the website. What colors are available in that size?
Gary@Tirerack
09-19-2007, 05:31 AM
Hi Gary,

For the SSR Competitions in the 15X7, how much are they? I can't find the pricing for that size on the website. What colors are available in that size?

These aren't Competitions anymore, but are called type C RS. $297 each and only available currently in dark grey painted (no more machined lips like the old Comp).
R56MellowYellow
09-20-2007, 03:04 PM
Gary,

It was a pleasure talking to you over the phone. I look forward to receiving the tires & wheels that were ordered.

Keep up the good work. / Thanks to my brother for getting me all the info.

Jerry
Gary@Tirerack
09-21-2007, 08:47 AM
Not a problem, glad I could help :thumbup: