Mini Cooper R50 R55 R56 R58 R59 Wheel Alloy Rim 17" ET:48 7J S-Spoke 85

The 17" ET:48 7J S-Spoke 85 alloy wheel for Mini Cooper R50 R55 R56 R58 R59 is an original, stylish rim from the Mini range, designed for precise handling and a cohesive vehicle appearance. The distinctive S‑Spoke design emphasizes the car's dynamic character, while the alloy construction offers a favorable balance between stiffness and weight. This is a solution for drivers who expect factory fitment and aesthetics aligned with the Mini line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1512352-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1512352
• Substitutable numbers: 36111512352, 1512352, 36116773945, 6773945
• Color: Silver
• Rim diameter: 17"
• Rim width: 7
• Offset (ET): 48
• Hole diameter: 100
• Number of holes: 4
• Rim material: Aluminium
• Category: Rims

Intended Use and Compatibility with Mini Models

The presented wheel has been specifically developed for selected generations of Mini Cooper from the R50, R55, R56, R58, and R59 series. This ensures proper suspension geometry, correct wheel seating within the wheel arch, and compatibility with factory drivetrain components. Consequently, the wheel is suitable both as a replacement for a damaged rim and as an element for visually refreshing the vehicle, without the need for structural modifications.

Construction, Material, and Performance Parameters

This wheel belongs to the Wheels category and is made from a lightweight aluminum alloy, which helps reduce unsprung mass and improves suspension response to uneven surfaces. The applied silver color complements most Mini body paint colors, and the S‑Spoke 85 design imparts a distinctly sporty yet elegant character to the vehicle.

The selection of diameter, width, offset parameters, and bolt pattern/center bore has been optimized for cooperation with Mini's braking and suspension systems. A rim configured in this way allows for maintaining the manufacturer-specified tire operating range, stability at higher speeds, and predictable vehicle behavior in corners.

Benefits of Using an Original Mini Alloy Wheel

Using an original Mini alloy wheel offers a range of practical benefits:

• maintaining the vehicle's factory handling characteristics and stability,
• a cohesive, branded design that complements the Mini body line,
• easier tire fitting due to compliance with manufacturer-specified parameters,
• an alloy construction that promotes precise handling and predictable vehicle behavior.

For users who value the original appearance of their car, it will be particularly important that the S‑Spoke 85 design is characteristic of Mini and allows for maintaining the stylistic consistency of the entire vehicle, even when replacing a single wheel.

Used Wheel – A Conscious Technical Choice

This wheel comes from the used original parts segment, allowing for an attractive purchase price while maintaining the factory manufacturing standard. For many drivers, this is a sensible alternative to new aftermarket replacements with uncertain parameters. By choosing such a product, you can restore full functionality to the drivetrain after rim damage or assemble a set of seasonal wheels while preserving the car's branded character.

If you want to better understand what to look for when buying wheels from the secondary market and how to approach their refurbishment, the guide will be helpful: Used Wheels Like New: A Guide to Buying and Refurbishing Alloy Wheels. You will find practical tips there on assessing the condition of alloy wheels and their refurbishment possibilities.

Expanding Your Mini Wheel Set

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel and tire area in your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as additional rims, seasonal sets, or kits for configuring different tire sizes, check the available parts in the Mini Wheels category.