Official MINI Steering Stop DIY

Morgan Moore Oct 1st, 2008 Link

Thanks for posting, but wouldn’t the downside be “increased” turning radius?

Cheers,

-Morgan

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Kevin Oct 1st, 2008 Link

Increased turning radius would mean instead of doing one big giant complete turn to go the other direction, you might have to turn, stop, put in reverse, straighten out and then continue.

I had GP rims put on my 07 MCS and used to be able to turn right around in the middle of the street. Now, I have to turn, stop, reverse then go …

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greg Oct 1st, 2008 Link

Had 18″s on my R56. Don’t recall any issues (except for the cost of the 18″s, ouch!).

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Rocketboy Oct 1st, 2008 Link

Morgan.. Shhh, people around here get touchy if you point out things.

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Scott Oct 1st, 2008 Link

Unless your running an autocross course how many of us are going to use the full turning radius under “extreme circumstances” with our 18″ rims? Not at these prices. I have after market without the stop and I can still turn in the width of the street without an issue. Go for the look you won’t regret it!

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mlg2ca Oct 2nd, 2008 Link

Am I missing something here ? The outside diameter of the tires, wether 17 or 18 inch should be the same (lower sidewall profile on the 18 in tire). Therefore, there should technically be no difference…

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mlg2ca Oct 2nd, 2008 Link

Forget my last comment… I just realized the difference: tire is same diameter, but it has to be wider, hence the risk of rubbing in the fender.

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Ryephile Oct 3rd, 2008 Link

205/40-18 vs. 205/45-17. No wider, and a tenth of an inch taller. Considering the Chrysler-esque amount of wheel gap the R56 has combined with only 2″ of compression travel and you have a recipe for…um…no tire rubbing whatsoever.

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JustJAY Oct 4th, 2008 Link

I had to have these installed when I got the R105’s put on my MINI and really don’t like it. I have since gone back to 17″ and installed the 18″ on the wife’s MINI without the stops and she has had no issues. We are both lowered and she has made full turns with no rubbing. I hate having those things on.

My Honda Element has a better turning radius compared to my MINI now!

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Kosta Oct 7th, 2008 Link

Kevin, use handbrake ;)

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greg Oct 7th, 2008 Link

Man those are cool wheels btw.

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-=gRaY rAvEn=- Aug 9th, 2009 Link

Same recommendation for R53’s. I have 205/40/18 tires on 18 GP rims, and JCW Suspension which drops the car 1/2 inch under stock – never been an issue.

Also when I purchased these tires at tire rack I received a courtesy call that a red flag came up on their computer red flagging this application for my car…I was glad to accept that call, but also glad I went ahead with the purchase..these Pirelli PZERO NERO tires are sweet.

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