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

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Old 02-17-2005, 08:47 AM
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Old 02-17-2005, 09:44 AM
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Old 02-17-2005, 01:06 PM
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Lookin' good argo!
 
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Old 02-27-2005, 07:36 AM
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My new Rota GT3's

These are my new 16 inch Royal Steel Gray Rota GT3's on my '04 dark silver/dark silver MCS.

What do you think?

vin.
 
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Old 02-27-2005, 05:55 PM
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Here are some OEM 17" Web-Spokes on my new LSD equipped MCS:









 
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Old 02-27-2005, 06:40 PM
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Love the web-spokes! They look fantastic!



Question for you: How far beyond the edge of the tires do they stick out? From your pictures they seem to be hanging out past a good amount.
 
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Old 02-27-2005, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by smokey4
Question for you: How far beyond the edge of the tires do they stick out? From your pictures they seem to be hanging out past a good amount.
Actually, the rims don't hang out past the tires as there's a rim protector lip on the Dunlops that sticks out to help protect the rim. If the rim protector strip wasn't there, then I'd say that the rims would be pretty close to being flush with the face of the tire.
 
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Old 02-27-2005, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TheOfficeMaven
Actually, the rims don't hang out past the tires as there's a rim protector lip on the Dunlops that sticks out to help protect the rim. If the rim protector strip wasn't there, then I'd say that the rims would be pretty close to being flush with the face of the tire.
Thanks! I won't think they would make them to stick out, but you never know
 
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Old 02-27-2005, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by c615586
These are my new 16 inch Royal Steel Gray Rota GT3's on my '04 dark silver/dark silver MCS.

What do you think?

vin.
I was waiting to see what those look like since I'm going to switch to 16s and taller tires in the next 6 months, they look fantastic.
 
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Old 03-01-2005, 09:05 PM
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Thanks!

I really like the car's stance with the new wheels.

I've had them sitting in my dining room for the last 3 months just waiting to go on. Of course, we've had about 10 inches of snow since last friday (Pittsburgh and DC combined) so things have been a bit sketchy with the summer tires, but I just couldn't wait any longer. The steel gray on the wheels actually matches the dark silver better with a layer of snow-induced grime on the wheels!

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Old 03-01-2005, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ZAMIRZ
I was waiting to see what those look like since I'm going to switch to 16s and taller tires in the next 6 months, they look fantastic.

why the change to 16s? Problems with the 15s? You were the reason i decided to move down to 15s
 
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Ssr Gt1

just got these today. they are just for the track. they also have some dunlop R compound tires with them.

i got these so i can fit the TCE 13" big brakes in there.

these wheels are on sale at the tirerack, white only. alex was more than helpful.
 

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Old 03-02-2005, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
why the change to 16s? Problems with the 15s? You were the reason i decided to move down to 15s
I've been runnin' 15 for about 5 mos. now and I love 'em. Haven't been on the track yet but with a bouts of spirited driving, I love the way it handles.

Those new mini lites are tight!
 
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Old 03-12-2005, 07:23 PM
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Another set of wheels

SSR GT1 17x7

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...sort=1&cat=500

 
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Old 03-12-2005, 08:10 PM
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Did anyone happen to take a picture of my wheels at Vegas? I forgot.
 
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GT1! The SSR GT series is very classy. :smile:
 
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Old 03-12-2005, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
GT1! The SSR GT series is very classy. :smile:
Thank you! We shared the same good taste in wheels.:smile:
 
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Old 03-14-2005, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ChiliCooperS
I'm looking for wheels with beefier looking spokes but are light weight, here's what I've come up with so far:



Any more suggestions??
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Mikey
Where can you get those wheels in the states? I've only seen them on UK based websites. I really like them.
 
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Old 03-14-2005, 12:32 PM
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G-Racing SEKI are close to those, Giovanni.com
 
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Originally Posted by meanboy
These wheels are pretty sweet. They kind of look like a set that I sell called the vision.
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Old 03-14-2005, 12:39 PM
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mmmmmmnnnnnnnnn...too bad they don't make this for the Mini
 
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Konig Image Opal Finish 17 X 7 installed today with Yokohama Parada Spec 2, 215/40ZR-17's.
 
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Kyowa Racing 17x7, 17 lbs.
 
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Old 03-15-2005, 05:41 AM
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mini d - NICE. Are those the KR230s? Did you do the polish yourself?

Very cool indeed. Do you have more pics available?
 
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Old 03-16-2005, 12:34 PM
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Now that is a FAT lip!

NIIIIIIIICE.


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mmmmmmnnnnnnnnn...too bad they don't make this for the Mini
 


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