INTRO 0:00
BASIC FITMENT INFO 0:41
JCW MINI BRAKES 2:00
OEM+ FITMENT 2:43
FLUSH FITMENT 5:12
STANCE FITMENT: 7:14
WRAP UP 8:01
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Turns out MINIs aren’t so mini these days, so we’ll have to save our Mario Kart jokes for the retro MINIs. The minute you see an F-Model next to an R, it’s obvious that the 3rd gen has completely different wheel fitment needs.
This fitment guide is all about Third Generation MINI Cooper hatchbacks, model years from 2014 to 2024; this includes all three body styles: the F55 (5-door), F57 (vert), and the one that seems to be colloquially used when talking about all three, the F56 (hatch). This info will help you out if you’re familiar with older MINIs, as the fitment is completely different, or just getting your feet wet.
Basic fitment info
Lug pattern: 5x112 Lug thread: m14x1.5 Center bore: 66.6mm Lug torque: 89 ft/lbs
As we were pouring over the info, here’s what we found: 17 or 18” diameter is the preferred size for aftermarket wheels. We thought 16’s might be popular as they look sick on older MINIs, but we found almost no one running them… and we looked at a bunch. These cars can comfortably fit wheels up to 8.5” with an offset in the low 40’s.
For tires, 215/45R17 or 215/40R18 are by far the most common sizes, but you can go up to a 225 width, or if you don’t plan on making a ton of power, go for a thinner 205.
Balancing suspension and fender clearance
Like other small cars with a MacPherson-type front suspension, fitting wheels on the MINI is a balancing act. The tire is ultimately what will cause you issues, but where that tire sits depends on wheel specs. If the offset is too high you’ll hit the suspension. If it’s too low you’ll destroy your fenders. Note that any tire larger than a 225 will be extremely difficult to fit on a stock body F56 MINI, at least in the front.
Aftermarket suspension can hinder or help clearance. Before ordering suspension you’ll want to check the spring dimensions, the diameter in particular, and see how they compare to your stock parts (which will vary depending on which trim you have).
John Cooper Works brake clearance
Whether you have a factory JCW or you’re fitting big brakes to your Cooper S, you’ll need to be mindful of brake clearance. The normal issue comes between the caliper and wheel face. Most modern wheels with BBK clearance, a lot from Enkei, for example, will fit without spacers.
Wrap up
Given the physical limitations for wheels on this platform, you won’t see a ton of deviation in diameter, width, offset, and tire specs. If you want to get more extreme you can look into widebody flares such as those from VAD Design. Differentiating your F56 MINI from the rest is mostly down to the design you chose - for our money, the Rotiform AeroDiscs might be one of the coolest, unique designs for a MINI.
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