New Rims and spacers

[16d @ 4]

Originally Posted by iconpyro

I agree with smarticus...3 to 4 hole is very difficult (I think close to impossible). You will need to do a 3 to 5x112 bolt adaptor with rims that have an offset of 35-40mm.

I guess 3 to 5x112 is the best I can do, but the only problem is no one in the US have them. I'll have to get them from German. I'll just wait till someone in the State makes them.

The idea sizes for me would be 15x6 (w/195-50) in the fronts and 15x7 (w/205-50, or 45 if I can get them) in the rear. For some reason, I still want the stagger configuration.

Thanks for the good info my good people...

[16d @ 4]

Oh, and I hope my MPG don't suffer too badly.

[brian r]

Originally Posted by 16d @ 4

Oh, and I hope my MPG don't suffer too badly.

Cross your fingers and toes. Our Mini originally came with 175s (which were terrible tires) and I replaced them with 195s; the tire diameter was the same so there was no rotational change. Highway mileage dropped from 34 to 30.

[iconpyro]

Originally Posted by brian r

Cross your fingers and toes. Our Mini originally came with 175s (which were terrible tires) and I replaced them with 195s; the tire diameter was the same so there was no rotational change. Highway mileage dropped from 34 to 30.

Sucks.... I sized a couple tires out and the mph was identical, but weight and rim size might have an affect on the mpg, which is something we love most about the smart car.

[16d @ 4]

Originally Posted by iconpyro

Sucks.... I sized a couple tires out and the mph was identical, but weight and rim size might have an affect on the mpg, which is something we love most about the smart car.

Agreed;
And this is the balance that I'm trying to find. If 4 MPGs are all I'm loosing, then I'm in for sure.

However, there might be wheels out there that are light enough to offset the increase in friction due to extra contact from tires resulting in little to no lost in MPGs. Is this a valid assumption (I don't have a PHD, but I do have a BS in Engineering).

[churpee]

I Am Putting Snow Tires On My Car For Winter Driving If You Are Getting Rid Of Stock Rims Let Me Know

[iconpyro]

Originally Posted by churpee

I Am Putting Snow Tires On My Car For Winter Driving If You Are Getting Rid Of Stock Rims Let Me Know

I am debating on whether or not to let my stock goes. Send me a PM and name your price and BE REASONABLE. If you lowball me I will consider it as an insult to my intelligence and just plain ignore you FOREVER.

If the deal is reasonable you will need to wait until beginning of Aug. Thats when my rims will be completely casted, painted and shipped stateside.

[Gilbert's]

Any body knows where we can buy spacer 3 lugs locally USA? thanks... G

[Gilbert's]

Thanks,
I got my spacer from UK cost me $130 which 89 euro I installed it and much stable in the freeway.

[parts4smarts]

Originally Posted by Gilbert's

Any body knows where we can buy spacer 3 lugs locally USA? thanks... G

I have spacers available, 3 lug, different widths.
Please check my website.
This is a limited-market item, not likely someone will come out and engineer and then make them.
Ours meet the German TUV requirements, so you know the quality is there.
harald