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Old 01-13-2007, 09:15 AM
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+1 that looks pretty cool!
 
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Originally Posted by Ocean
I just put on a set of Chrome ASA AR1 18x7.5 et38 with 215/35/18. I wanted a chrome wheel and something that I wouldn't see on every other MINI in town.
Normally i dont like Chrome wheels, but those Look Hot! Very nice on a MCS! Im actually considering those 18" now!
 
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My new wheels, for the track.



At the track. Exel wheels .


So-called S-lites.

12 pounds saved per wheel.


What over 3 hours of track time do to tires. The badge on the spoke came off all 4 wheels the first day! I have welded the "tuner lug" socket to a box wrench because the MINI lug wrench (and bolts) doesn't work.
 
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Old 01-14-2007, 11:10 AM
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Thanks for showing the scale. That is a big difference!
Motor On!
 
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Originally Posted by goin440;
For some reason, those look familiar....
Originally Posted by RallyMINI
only from far away
Sorry not true! I saw goin440 has the real Volk Racing GTC's NICE!, I also had the real thing in 19" on my Maxima (so I can speak from experience) and even up close they're very similar, hole slots different to accomodate universal 4 bolt fit, also less detailed bridging between rivets and not a two piece forged(centers only), but price wise I just couldn't turn them down, quality of the finnish is excellent, much better than the Enkei or ADR copies. I got all 4 brand new for $300. Where as I wouldn't want to tell you what the GTc's cost

goin400's GTC's:



My 19" GTC's (02 Maxima):



My 18 " Tenzo's:
I'll try post a better close up ASAP ( lots of snow right now so wheels are pretty mucky):
 

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Old 01-17-2007, 07:23 PM
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Finally got some picks of my new Flik wheels w/ Falken 615 RT's:











Yeah...springs are next
 
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come spring time...







 
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Old 01-17-2007, 08:19 PM
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nice Konky, as usual
 
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Old 01-17-2007, 08:20 PM
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very nice find konky! can't wait to see it!
 
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Old 01-17-2007, 08:27 PM
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'91-'92 GTI BBS wheels, refinished? Yet somehow they look more modern. Do tell...

(quite sweet, by the way...)
 
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Konky how many wheels do you have!!! Wanna send some my way? I'll pay for shipping haha
 
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Thanks guys

had 5 sets all together, have 4 sets as of right now, but 1 are my stockies(winter wheels).

The wheels are BBS RY II's, discountinued about a decade ago. I found these babies brand new in Germany and had them imported over a few months ago. I'm dying for spring to come to put these on!
 
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Old 01-17-2007, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Konky
The wheels are BBS RY II's, discountinued about a decade ago. I found these babies brand new in Germany and had them imported over a few months ago. I'm dying for spring to come to put these on!
Those are sharp!! They should look fantastic on that black car.
 
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Originally Posted by Konky
come spring time...







ahh, that looks like good sparkly fun. make sure you take plenty of videos and tell us what happens
 
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My 2006 MCS on its 3 week old HP Racing Evo Wheels after a fresh clean wash. Also notice the new tint.


 
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And mine :impatient

 
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My Mini's winter garb, with a fresh bit of salty detailing... Rage 16's with Dunlop M3s. Bought them from a NAM member last year.

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The new MINI (still have the one in the sig below)

18" Motegi Racing RT5 / Toyo Proxes 4 tires. More pics to come... these will do for now. They do enlarge when clicked, I think.



 
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Originally Posted by SayGoodbye
Finally got some picks of my new Flik wheels w/ Falken 615 RT's:

Yeah...springs are next
question for you - any rubbing at all with 215 width RT615's? I'm looking at 215/45/16 RT615's....they run wide like 225's, so I was a bit apprehensive.
 
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Old 01-18-2007, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Konky
Thanks guys

had 5 sets all together, have 4 sets as of right now, but 1 are my stockies(winter wheels).

The wheels are BBS RY II's, discountinued about a decade ago. I found these babies brand new in Germany and had them imported over a few months ago. I'm dying for spring to come to put these on!
size?
offset?

BTW, they do look awesome
 
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Originally Posted by Patagonian GT
question for you - any rubbing at all with 215 width RT615's? I'm looking at 215/45/16 RT615's....they run wide like 225's, so I was a bit apprehensive.
Oddly enough, just a tiny bit in the rear. Otherwise they're all good.
 
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Old 01-18-2007, 06:24 PM
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on the fenders, right? that's easy to fix/trim.
 
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Old 01-18-2007, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Patagonian GT
on the fenders, right? that's easy to fix/trim.
Yeah, pretty sure it's the fenders...I also suspect that my struts are not full strength...you should be fine, they're great tires as far as grip goes.
 
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Originally Posted by smokeyjeo
And mine :impatient

can i see more of those please?
 


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