2012 Mini Cooper Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, S
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The 2012 Mini Cooper Base and S models roll on a 4x100 bolt pattern with a 56.1mm center bore. Your stock setup features 15x5.5 wheels at a 45mm offset. We've verified every wheel in our inventory to bolt directly onto your Mini without modifications, and we ship free throughout the lower 48 states.
Upgrading your Mini's wheels opens up serious design options. Choose from ten compatible sizes ranging from fifteen to seventeen inches, sourced from quality brands like Vors, Work Wheels, Enkei, and Motegi Racing. Whether you're after classic heritage styling or modern performance aesthetics, ThreePiece.us has the perfect fitment for your Cooper.
2012 Mini Cooper Base Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 4x100 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your car, while the 56.1mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this car with 15x5.5 wheels at a +45 offset.
Lug Type
bolt
Thread Size
M14x1.25
Torque Spec
89 ft-lbs
TPMS
Yes
2012 Mini Cooper Base Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15x5.5 | +35 to +45 | 175/65R15 | — |
| 15x6 | +35 to +45 | 175/65R15, 185/60R15 | — |
| 16x6 | +38 to +45 | 175/60R16, 195/55R16 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +35 to +45 | 185/60R15 | — |
| 16x6.5 | +35 to +49 | 175/60R16, 195/55R16 | — |
| 17x6.5 | +35 to +45 | 195/45R17, 205/45R17 | — |
| 15x7 | +35 to +38 | 185/60R15, 195/55R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +35 to +45 | 195/55R16, 205/50R16, 175/60R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +35 to +45 | 205/45R17 | — |
| 18x7 | +35 to +49 | 215/35R18, 205/40R18 | — |
| 16x7.5 | +37 to +45 | 195/55R16, 205/50R16 | — |
| 17x7.5 | +35 to +45 | 205/45R17 | — |
| 18x7.5 | +37 to +45 | 215/35R18, 205/40R18, 225/35R18 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 19x7.5 | +35 to +45 | 225/30R19 | — |
| 17x8 | +35 to +42 | 215/45R17, 225/40R17 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 18x8 | +35 to +42 | 215/35R18, 205/40R18, 225/35R18 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 19x8 | +35 to +42 | 225/30R19 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
Best Wheel Brands for the Mini Cooper
- BBS — LM, RS, FI, CI-R
- Volk Racing — TE37, ZE40
- Work Wheels — Meister, Emotion
- TSW — Bathurst, Nurburgring
- Rotiform — FLG, OZR, BUC
- Enkei — RPF1, TS-V
Complete Your 2012 Mini Cooper Base Build
- Mini Cooper coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Mini Cooper exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Mini Cooper suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Mini Cooper brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers