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Old 07-21-2008, 03:11 PM
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Opinion on these wheels?

Will they fit? How do you think they will look on AB?

I have the stock all season run flats now (yeah I know I need to ditch them).

http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wh...l.php?id=65688
 
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It says they're available in 5 lug only ... MINI is 4 x 100.
 
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Idk wtf I'm looking at. Any suggestions for a black wheel with a polished lip? I like the minimalist look so you can really see the brakes.
 
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check out the Konigs on alta's website
 
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Originally Posted by Xray'dit_Mini
check out the Konigs on alta's website
Konigs are still being made with 12mm lug holes, not the 14mm. I had to send mine back to Konig after I convinced them that MINI changed the size of their lugs.
 
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Maybe not quite as much brake exposure as you want, but:

Rota Slipstream Royal Gunmetal 16x7



Now I need to paint the calipers.

 
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I always like Rota RBs. Available in gunmetal or black, polished lip, pretty classic, I think Robin had a set (maybe they went down with the ship?).
 
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Originally Posted by TheBigNewt
I always like Rota RBs. Available in gunmetal or black, polished lip, pretty classic, I think Robin had a set (maybe they went down with the ship?).
One got a bit of road rash. Another, a small mark. Two are fine. I'm selling them in the NAM marketplace, cheap.
 
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Originally Posted by MiniManiac74
Konigs are still being made with 12mm lug holes, not the 14mm. I had to send mine back to Konig after I convinced them that MINI changed the size of their lugs.

that's interesting since I have Konig Zero's that I bought from Alta mounted on my R56 right now
 
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Originally Posted by Xray'dit_Mini
that's interesting since I have Konig Zero's that I bought from Alta mounted on my R56 right now
I bought Konig feathers for my R56 and they had the 12mm holes. I called Konig and they claimed that they fit. I sent them back to Konig and they still claimed that I was wrong. It wasn't until they took a 14mm lug and saw that it didn't fit.
 
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Team Dynamics has their Pro Race 1.2 in black with a polished lip.

I have the Pro Race 1.2 in flat black without the polished lip.
 
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Originally Posted by MiniEnvy
Team Dynamics has their Pro Race 1.2 in black with a polished lip.

I have the Pro Race 1.2 in flat black without the polished lip.
Looks good Ryan. These are my favorite (aftermarket) wheel.
Going to MITM?
 
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Originally Posted by MiniManiac74
I bought Konig feathers for my R56 and they had the 12mm holes. I called Konig and they claimed that they fit. I sent them back to Konig and they still claimed that I was wrong. It wasn't until they took a 14mm lug and saw that it didn't fit.

My point was that there are plenty of Konigs, specifically on Alta's website, that fit the 14mm R56. You do have to use a stud kit since the OE tappered stud heads dont fit in the holes.....but that will be the case with almost any aftermarket wheel.
 
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Originally Posted by Xray'dit_Mini
My point was that there are plenty of Konigs, specifically on Alta's website, that fit the 14mm R56. You do have to use a stud kit since the OE tappered stud heads dont fit in the holes.....but that will be the case with almost any aftermarket wheel.
I hope all of their Konigs have the new 14mm holes, that is my point. I am just trying to let people know that there may be an issue.
 
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Originally Posted by miniconcarne
Looks good Ryan. These are my favorite (aftermarket) wheel.
Going to MITM?
Thanks!!

Well I wanted to but I have to go to a birthday party on that Saturday. I may make it up for one day maybe Friday or Sunday.
 
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