Tires, Wheels, & Brakes Discussion about wheels, tires, and brakes for the new MINI.

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Old 08-10-2007, 07:57 AM
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Palo Uber 18's W 215 Yoko Parada Spec 2

Just arrives this week!

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Old 08-10-2007, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubino
Just arrives this week!


Looks good!! Are you goint to lower the car also?
 
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Old 08-10-2007, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 70spop
"the FIRE method"??? I don't think I want to know...
I assume he's talking about using some kind of flammable propellant that is sprayed into the tire before it's fully mounted on the rim, and then when ignited, will pop the tire onto the bead.

Not what you'd call an OSHA-approved technique.

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Old 08-10-2007, 09:20 AM
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yak yak yak yak ever read your customer's emails and posts, Dan??
 
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Old 08-10-2007, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Mach V Dan
I assume he's talking about using some kind of flammable propellant that is sprayed into the tire before it's fully mounted on the rim, and then when ignited, will pop the tire onto the bead.

Not what you'd call an OSHA-approved technique.

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yup....lots of vids on youtube
 
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Old 08-10-2007, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubino
Just arrives this week!




mmmmmmm, your car looks sweet Any daytime pics?
 
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Old 08-10-2007, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 1QukMINI
Here it the new Wallace.
hmm... looks strange... do you have any daytime pics?

here's my winter spec btw cause i see you got my idea with the slites.

winter 2006:



and here in march 2007



and since i'm already posting, recent pic, summer spec:


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Old 08-10-2007, 02:37 PM
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I will agree I liked seeing your pics, cause I had the idea, but I had never seen what it would look like. Seeing your pics gave me the confidence to go for it! So, thanks, and I will post when they are done!
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Originally Posted by JIMEK
hmm... looks strange... do you have any daytime pics?

here's my winter spec btw cause i see you got my idea with the slites.

winter 2006:



and here in march 2007



and since i'm already posting, recent pic, summer spec:


movin
 
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Old 08-11-2007, 09:55 AM
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Gotta love d6-mcs's car. The stance is perfect. Its amazing how many people dissed and bashed him for what he was doing. Yet now seems like everyone loves the stance and wants to know more about it.

New pics to be posted soon (of my car, lol)...
 
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Old 08-11-2007, 09:59 AM
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Like many inovators, he was ahead of the trend.
 
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so by the time he's dead, the world catches up?
 
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Old 08-11-2007, 01:24 PM
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Are these 19s or 20s? They look huge, and it makes the car look like a 4x4. That thing needs a SERIOUS drop asap...
 
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Old 08-11-2007, 01:30 PM
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^^ yah, some people think filling up the gap by using a larger circumference
is the same thing as lowering a car to minimize wheel gap.

ABSOLUTELY not the same. the larger wheel you go, the lower
you have to go.
 
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Old 08-11-2007, 05:10 PM
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those are 18"

either 215/40/18 or 225/40/18
 
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Old 08-11-2007, 08:08 PM
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Wow...looks fantastic!

Originally Posted by Rubino
Just arrives this week!



 
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Old 08-12-2007, 08:45 AM
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Well just put the wheels on yesterday night. Color matched SSR Comps..





 
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OOOOOOoooooooooooo Me Likey!
 
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Old 08-12-2007, 08:58 AM
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Big brother protecting the little guy....18inch flik wasps and moto metal 951's on the chevrolet!!!
 
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Old 08-12-2007, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
Well just put the wheels on yesterday night. Color matched SSR Comps..





I like your white A4 titanium package.
Nice choice of wheels on those as well.
 
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Old 08-12-2007, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MX100
I like your white A4 titanium package.
Nice choice of wheels on those as well.
Thanks, thats actually my bros car. 19" Sportecs...
 
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Old 08-13-2007, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubino
Just arrives this week!



any seasoned NAM user knew this was coming.

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Old 08-13-2007, 08:08 AM
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wake- keep your center caps off. they look great as-is.
 
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Old 08-13-2007, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DOPAMINE
any seasoned NAM user knew this was coming.



hahah i'm glad my wheel gap picture has made it over here
 
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Old 08-13-2007, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
hahah i'm glad my wheel gap picture has made it over here
oh...its the greatest thing ever!!!!!
 


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