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Old 11-26-2010, 08:21 PM
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Winter wheels and tires are now on! Gonna need to go with some 17's for next years winters when I make the swap to the big JCW brakes this srping
can I get some info on that tire???
 
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Old 12-01-2010, 08:27 AM
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Mille Miglia Action 16s. Had some fitment issues with my Winter setup while the car was on the hoist, and this was all I could get off the shelf at the time. Since they don't exist anymore I will be taking a lot of time keeping them clean and in good shape this winter, and making them my summer wheels.

According to the search function, no one here has this particular wheel on a MINI, so at least I'm one of a kind
 
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Old 12-01-2010, 10:39 PM
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Bridgestone Blizzack WS-60's on 16" Sparco Drifts.

 
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Old 12-02-2010, 07:45 AM
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Nice lookin' wheels Larkin, great winter setup. How are you liking the Blizzaks?
 
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Old 12-02-2010, 04:44 PM
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Blizzaks are nice. Of course, like most snow tires, you instantly lose some steering response after putting them on, but I can't wait to mess around in the snow.
 
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Old 12-04-2010, 11:41 AM
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Old wheels, new car:


 
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Old 12-04-2010, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by devicemanager
Any forum members with the NM RSe07?
i do

i'll post better pics after i wash the car but for now:

 
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Old 12-04-2010, 01:36 PM
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Please post up some more pics, they look good
 
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Old 12-04-2010, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MisterDangerPants
Old wheels, new car:


What are they? I like 'em. Looks heavy though.
 
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Old 12-04-2010, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by nikmeister
i do

i'll post better pics after i wash the car but for now:

Waiting for more pics .

Request: can you please take one at full side profile.
 
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Old 12-05-2010, 05:15 AM
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What are they? I like 'em. Looks heavy though.

17x8.5 RH AQ Maxilite with 225/45 Vredestein Quatrac 3 tires.
 
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Old 12-08-2010, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by johnnydisco
Waiting for more pics .

Request: can you please take one at full side profile.
 
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Old 12-08-2010, 07:20 AM
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They look great Thanks !

Are you running any spacers?

Originally Posted by nikmeister
 
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Old 12-08-2010, 12:38 PM
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thanks and nope, everything is stock
 
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Old 12-08-2010, 01:56 PM
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nikmeister, those NM wheels are very nice. Thanks for posting more pics to drool over. How is the finish holding up?

Now I need to decide if I want those or the Ultraleggra's.
 
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Old 12-08-2010, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by devicemanager
nikmeister, those NM wheels are very nice. Thanks for posting more pics to drool over. How is the finish holding up?

Now I need to decide if I want those or the Ultraleggra's.
i've had them for only a couple weeks but so far so good, i'm not concerned about it

i recommend nm without hesitation
 
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Old 12-08-2010, 04:09 PM
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Show me your WHEELS!-100_1103-800x600-.jpg
 
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Old 12-09-2010, 03:25 PM
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powdercoated black BBS RC 17''

Hey Guys,

Been a while since I've posted here, but thought I'd share my latest wheels. Actually, they're the same wheels I've been running for a few years but this time, they're powdercoated flat black

Before:


After:




During a dew-ey morning:


The murder-out project continues...
 
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Old 12-09-2010, 03:42 PM
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nice! i like the dewy look, looks like matte black
 
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Old 12-09-2010, 03:44 PM
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I've searched and searched but can't find any pics of a pepper white with anthracite OZ Alleggerita wheels. I'm trying to decide between black or anthracite. If anyone has any pics I would love to see some!

Thanks in advance,

Chad
 
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Old 12-09-2010, 03:46 PM
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poolemac, that looks superb! Are you planning on painting the chrome headlight rings?
 
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Old 12-09-2010, 03:50 PM
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I kinda like the stark contrast of the chrome-y headlights and rings, but maybe someday. I'd likely do it in conjunction with black projectors!
 
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Old 12-09-2010, 03:54 PM
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That's dope!! That's how I originally wanted my mini but ended up getting a chili red. You should def body color the headlight rings that will top it off perfectly!
 
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Old 12-09-2010, 06:28 PM
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poolemac - I wonder how the flat black deals with brake dust and clean-up? Wheels look great! I'm considering it for my winter wheels (Bridge Spokes).
 
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Old 12-10-2010, 02:10 PM
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Finally, I can post here. Here are my Hyper Black Rota MC 18x8 wrapped w/ 225/35/18.
 


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