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Old 02-22-2008, 07:05 PM
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Whooo, I can't wait. This is going to be sick!!!
These are my favorites since the LMs.
 
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Originally Posted by gnatster
Went to take some this afternoon. left card for camera at home.

The modern equivalent of out of film.
Best lookin wheels on a MINI. I should know

Now i can get to see what my wheels look like on a dark colored MINI
 
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Old 02-22-2008, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Duck360198
Crazy...I thought the same thing! Definitely look like 18s. Looks good.
I think I see what the optical illusion is and it's a pretty good one. Where most people are used to seeing the spokes end and there be about a 1/2" to the lip at the edge of the rim, these spokes extend to very close to the lip and have the supporting rim somewhat recessed. So what is actually a part of the sidewall, you're brain perceives as being part of the wheel itself. I had to look twice really carefully to see what exactly was going on here, cool effect and a great way to get the lower profile look without all the downsides.
 
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A few more pics of my HRE's

 
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Dude, car looks fantastic, but you're in Union with no front plate? I'd expect to be pulled over every time I drove through Westfield or Cranford with no frontie. Have you been hassled at all?
 
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Old 02-23-2008, 05:55 AM
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big picture

ard interspeed 17''x7
 
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OOOooooo dat's seksie!
 
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BSA model 319
16x7 +40 w/ factory run flats (yes i reused the stock tire sensors )


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Old 02-23-2008, 05:06 PM
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Nice Gnat! Here's your old wheels on my car. So far so good. Apologize in advance for the dirty and wet car, I'll get some better pics for this thread sometime soon. I'm going to pick up some of the smaller center caps that just snap into the hubs and leave the lug bolts uncovered. Other than that these are pretty









 
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We've been patiently waiting all this time for a foggy picture!?!?!? Oh come on now!!! Looks good.

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Old 02-23-2008, 08:28 PM
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Twas taken with camera in my phone.
 
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I know this is a picture thread, but i wanted to ask a question without starting a new thread.

I'm looking at some wheels for my Mini that are 17 X 7's. The recommended tire size according to the site are 205/45/17. The offset is 42mm.

I'd really like to have a tire size of 215/45/17. So, my question is; can i order the 17 X 7 wheels and get them to fit on some 215/45/17 tires? Do i need to change/order a different offset? I really don't understand this stuff at all. Thanks.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by FD3SDriver
I'd really like to have a tire size of 215/45/17. So, my question is; can i order the 17 X 7 wheels and get them to fit on some 215/45/17 tires? Do i need to change/order a different offset? I really don't understand this stuff at all. Thanks.
yes, you might rub if you're really low. shouldnt be a problem if you're stock. back to pics of wheels and more HRE goodness!
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 03:01 PM
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17x7 Matt Black Ultraleggera with 215/40/17 Hankook RS-2 Z212s....

Excuse the phone camera
 
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sporty. not a bad pict for a phone pict either.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 03:12 PM
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No Fog...taken with a real camera..



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Very nice just love the black one brake dust dont show...
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:25 PM
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Whooeee, damn those look hot!
These are great looking on your car Nate
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gnatster
Those look good . So will they last 3 months ?

Gentleman place your bets!

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