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Old 05-24-2007, 05:00 PM
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I'm getting these gorgeous things in two weeks:

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:GRIN: I cant wait!!!

btw they are ASA AR2s
 
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Old 05-24-2007, 06:02 PM
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Anthracite with a machined face, right? Nice, nice. . .

17s or 18s? That is the question. . .
 
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Old 05-24-2007, 08:17 PM
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CenterLine RPM

Ordered for their weight rather than looks, just had Michelin Pilot Exhalto PE2 205/45-17 mounted and replaced the factory Crown Spokes.

CenterLine RMP polished aluminum 17x7, 15-16 lbs

 
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Old 05-24-2007, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Robin Casady
Ordered for their weight rather than looks, just had Michelin Pilot Exhalto PE2 205/45-17 mounted and replaced the factory Crown Spokes.

CenterLine RMP polished aluminum 17x7, 15-16 lbs

Nice!! Polished wheels look great on silver cars.
 
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Originally Posted by Passat774
My current set at least for a few weeks:


sounds like u suffer from the same ailment as me!
 
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I'm getting my MCS in about 3-4 weeks from now and can't wait to try after-market wheels. I'm super confused between these:



(OZ Ultraleggera in Matte Graphite finish)

AND


(ASA AR2 with gun metal finish)

The OZs are freakin expensive. Any help deciding between the two? :p Does anyone have a car setup with either one? That'd be awesome. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old 05-25-2007, 06:35 AM
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Look back through this thread. Just about every wheel is represented and in multple iterations of mini colors as well.
 
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Originally Posted by gforce23
I'm getting my MCS in about 3-4 weeks from now and can't wait to try after-market wheels. I'm super confused between these:



(OZ Ultraleggera in Matte Graphite finish)

AND


(ASA AR2 with gun metal finish)

The OZs are freakin expensive. Any help deciding between the two? :p Does anyone have a car setup with either one? That'd be awesome. Thanks in advance.

the two wheels are too played out.. too common.. but if I had to pick one, i would go for the OZ..
 
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Old 05-25-2007, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by sprp85
the two wheels are too played out.. too common.. but if I had to pick one, i would go for the OZ..
agreed...so many of them already on MINIs:impatient
 
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Old 05-25-2007, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by sandtoast500
Anthracite with a machined face, right? Nice, nice. . .

17s or 18s? That is the question. . .
yes they are
they come in 17s, the 17s are $159 each
 
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Old 05-25-2007, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sprp85
the two wheels are too played out.. too common.. but if I had to pick one, i would go for the OZ..
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agreed...so many of them already on MINIs :impatient
Well, so what would you recommend? I don't want to burn a huge crater in my wallet by purchasing BBS rims.
 
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Old 05-25-2007, 05:56 PM
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Well, so what would you recommend? I don't want to burn a huge crater in my wallet by purchasing BBS rims.

keskins are on sale right now...
http://www.tunershop.de/xt/index_sho...n&currency=USD
 
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Old 05-26-2007, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
I was looking at the Rial Nigaros in black ($232). Are they any good? And does anyone happen to have their MINI fitted with these wheels?
 
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Old 05-26-2007, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by gforce23
I was looking at the Rial Nigaros in black ($232). Are they any good? And does anyone happen to have their MINI fitted with these wheels?
I dont think I've seen any Rial's on MINI's. Some of the wheels Rial makes are very nice
 
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O.Z. Ultraleggera (silver) in 17x7" w/Yok AVS ES100 205/45ZR17
 

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Old 05-27-2007, 06:37 PM
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Bought a set of these BSA Type 345's, 17 x 7's.......to go autocrossing with. Not super light, not super heavy. 18lbs. Just didn't feel like beating up my everyday tires so I bought these to thrash a set of Proxies I had laying around...

 
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Originally Posted by S-Driver
Bought a set of these BSA Type 345's, 17 x 7's.......to go autocrossing with. Not super light, not super heavy. 18lbs. Just didn't feel like beating up my everyday tires so I bought these to thrash a set of Proxies I had laying around...

Where did you pickup the wheels?
 
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Originally Posted by cangelosijeff
yes and yes

WOW I just noticed that you have FIVE lugs.. how the heck do you do that!!!
 
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17" BBS RC with 215/45/17 Michelin Pilot MXM4 Size: 17x7
Construction: 1 piece, monobloc
Weight: 17 lbs.

Offset: +42
Finish: Silver
Manufactured in Germany
Center Caps: Full covered lugs

 
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Old 05-28-2007, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by krut
WOW I just noticed that you have FIVE lugs.. how the heck do you do that!!!
adapters...he talks about it a page or two ago

snkbite....whats going on with your arches? Is that an option or are you just waiting to install the painted parts?
 
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Old 05-28-2007, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockit Man
Where did you pickup the wheels?
eBay.....the mothership of all deals. Although after shipping costs (flat rate) it almost doubles the price so the deal isn't as good as first thought. But it still was only $383 fora set of pretty cool rims. Then I had to source hub-centric rings and spline drive bolts from discounttiredirect...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7148029&rd=1,1
 
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
snkbite....whats going on with your arches? Is that an option or are you just waiting to install the painted parts?
That's just how it is with the factory aero kit. Here's a member (Impacto) who had his arches painted, and it is a big improvement:




 
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Old 05-28-2007, 03:52 PM
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BMW/MINI should be ashamed for producing something so UGLY. That body kit should just have painted arches included in the cost.
 
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Originally Posted by krut
BMW/MINI should be ashamed for producing something so UGLY. That body kit should just have painted arches included in the cost.
yah word....definitely looks pretty awful for a factory option?! It's like only half of the kit is installed
 
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