JCW JCW Aftermarket Wheels
#152
I spoke with Team JCW they are ASA GT5's 18 x 8" 45 offset. I'll find out if they used spacers. The good news is that the MINI JCW team are making their own wheels that will be racing wheels that are super light and will sell for little more than the ASA brand. They will be selling them in Feb next year...just in time for summer and specifically designed for our cars!
I'm trying to get a photo. Stay tuned
I'm trying to get a photo. Stay tuned
#153
#154
John
#157
#160
They will need 6mm spacers on the front. I'll put 12mm on the back just to flush them up.
I'm still thinking of getting something else too. I don't like the stock wheels that I'm using for my winter tires.
I'm still thinking of getting something else too. I don't like the stock wheels that I'm using for my winter tires.
#161
Yea I'm not a fan of the black spoke 17s I got but nothing else looked decent. It's just arrr that no ones making rims for the JCW. It's almost like do you wait and see if someone is going to make some 18s that dont need spacers or get something now, decisions decisions...
#162
Yea I'm not a fan of the black spoke 17s I got but nothing else looked decent. It's just arrr that no ones making rims for the JCW. It's almost like do you wait and see if someone is going to make some 18s that dont need spacers or get something now, decisions decisions...
But, I also prefer a more classic multi-spoke silver MINI style wheel, like on the Gen 1 MCS....this is why I initially spec'd my JCW with the silver track spokes...I'm so glad I saw some of the first JCW's imported to dealers with the track spokes (on Autotrader), because I really didn't care for the look (too small!). Fortunately I had ordered a manual transmission (which was delayed as many know) so I had time to change my specifications some...and it worked out well!
I'll definitely look seriously into an optional wheel & tire combination (with non runflats) for a second set of wheels/tires..."if" I see something I like that will fit proper on the JCW.
Cheers,
John
Last edited by 02fanatic; 12-09-2015 at 06:36 PM.
#163
#166
Looks great, looks pretty flush spaced out and clearing the JCW front brakes.
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#168
Tucked calipers
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#170
Yep, I talked to Jerry today and ordered a set of the RSe52 18x8s and lowering springs, should have everything in a few weeks since he's going to wait till I get back from London to ship them.
#172
RSe12's are here.
The exteriors are nicely finished. They are way lighter than the JCW rims (I own 2 sets). The interior of the wheels is poorly finished compared to the front. There are blotches in the paint and they are slightly sticky. I would imagine it would be hard to get the brake dust off the back part of the wheels. Mini wheels are a higher standard of overall finish. These are excellent for the price.
The exteriors are nicely finished. They are way lighter than the JCW rims (I own 2 sets). The interior of the wheels is poorly finished compared to the front. There are blotches in the paint and they are slightly sticky. I would imagine it would be hard to get the brake dust off the back part of the wheels. Mini wheels are a higher standard of overall finish. These are excellent for the price.
#175