Mini Cooper One R50 R55 R56 R57 Silver Steel Wheel Rim 15" 5,5J ET:45 6768497

Mini Cooper One R50 R55 R56 R57 Silver Steel Wheel Rim 15" 5,5J ET:45 is an original steel rim designed for popular Mini models, ensuring a factory fit and predictable vehicle handling. The silver finish of the rim allows for aesthetic integration with the bodywork, and the structural parameters of the rim have been designed for stable handling and trouble-free installation. It is a practical solution for drivers looking for a proven, OEM-compliant rim for everyday use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6768497-3
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6768497
• Substitutable numbers: 36116768497, 6768497
• Color: Silver
• Rim width: 5.5
• Offset (ET): 45
• Hole diameter: 100
• Number of holes: 4
• Category: Rims

Purpose and fitment for Mini models

The presented steel rim has been designed for Mini Cooper One R50, R55, R56, and R57 generation vehicles. The rim construction is consistent with the manufacturer's factory specifications, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the correct suspension geometry. As a result, the rim performs well both in daily city driving and on longer routes, where handling stability and predictable steering response are important.

Rim construction and technical parameters

The rim belongs to the Rims category and features a steel construction that provides durability and resistance to typical operational loads. The applied rim dimensions, including width, diameter, bolt pattern, number of mounting holes, and offset value, have been selected to work with the Mini's suspension and braking system without the need for spacers or non-standard mounting solutions.

The silver finish of the rim allows for easy matching with various body styling versions – from basic Cooper One variants to more extensive equipment configurations. The rim works well with both summer and winter tires, making it a practical choice, for example, as a set for the winter season or as a replacement for a damaged factory rim.

Color and utility features

The Silver color is universal and visually neutral, so the rim does not dominate the styling while maintaining a consistent look for the entire vehicle. The silver surface also makes it easier to check for potential mechanical damage and dirt, which is important for regular maintenance and wheel care.

The steel construction of the rim is valued for its predictable behavior in difficult road conditions, e.g., on uneven surfaces or during the winter season. This is a solution often chosen by drivers who expect durability and ease of maintenance while maintaining compliance with the vehicle's factory parameters.

Product condition and practical application

The rim is offered in Used condition, which means it comes from a previously operated vehicle but retains the functionality necessary for further use after proper installation and balancing. This type of rim will work well as a replacement for a damaged rim, an element of a spare wheel set, or a base for preparing a separate set of seasonal tires.

For workshops and services specializing in the Mini brand, as well as for conscious users, this is a cost-effective solution – it allows maintaining compliance with OEM parameters without the need to invest in a new set of rims. At the same time, it remains possible to perform further processing, such as refreshing the paint coating according to individual preferences.

Expanding knowledge and selecting used rims

If you want to better understand how to consciously choose rims from the secondary market, what to pay attention to when assessing the visual and technical condition, and what the possibilities for surface restoration are, it is worth reading the guide: Used rims like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy wheels. Although the article focuses on alloy wheels, the principles of assessment, regeneration, and selection of rims discussed there are also helpful when analyzing steel rims for Mini.

Related products in the Mini Rims category

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the running gear in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional rims for a second set of tires, rims of a different size, or sets for winter wheel configuration, check the available parts in the Mini Rims category.