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Old 05-10-2005, 05:12 PM
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Had these SportMax 920's in Chromium Black test fitted at the local motorsports place about an hour ago. (I'm gonna have to use 5mm spacers) The pics don't do the wheels justice.






Here's a pic with the test wheel sitting on a stand, with a black canvas cover on the rear, resting beside the car. Again, the pics don't do the color justice....they look like painted grey in this pic. Not at all how they look in person.

 
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Here's my car strutting it's new stuff at the Dragon. 17x7.5 SSR Comps in anthracite w/ machined lip matching nicely with the Dark Silver, and shod with 215/45-17 GS-D3s. I was luvin' it!


Mad props go out to Alex at da Rack for setting me up in time.
 
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Originally Posted by kenchan
Those aren't holes, right? just painted dots?
They are more like dimples because they actually go in, but not all the way to the other side...

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17x7.5 Axis Reverb
215/45R17 Toyo Proxes 4
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Originally Posted by JCW Driver
Had these SportMax 920's in Chromium Black test fitted at the local motorsports place about an hour ago. (I'm gonna have to use 5mm spacers) The pics don't do the wheels justice.






here's a pic with the test wheel sitting on a stand, with a black canvas cover on the rear, resting beside the car. Again, thje pics don't do the color justice....they look like painted grey in this pic. Not at all how they look in person



Rough Photo "chop"






That looks like the roughest ride of all time...
 
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Old 05-11-2005, 01:14 PM
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That's a pretty bad photoshop job I did... they look like 20's

But it will be no worse than any other MINI with 18" wheels.

They'll run the 35 series sidewall in a non runflat, like the others posted here.
 
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Old 05-15-2005, 06:51 PM
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18" Kazera

Just got them yesterday.
 
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this is what i have now. i have had them for over a year, but not for long

 
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Andy, not sure if you're aware of this, but thought I'd point it out. Your car has SHINY GOLDEN WHEELS!

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this is what i have now. i have had them for over a year, but not for long

 
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Originally Posted by ///MINI
Just got them yesterday.
Looks awesome.
 
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Looks awesome.
Thanks. I wasn't too sure how the black would look on the blue, but I really like it...a little different, but not too wacky.
 
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Originally Posted by JCW Driver
Had these SportMax 920's in Chromium Black test fitted at the local motorsports place about an hour ago. (I'm gonna have to use 5mm spacers) The pics don't do the wheels justice.


That's a nice set of wheels! I love the Brembo brakes as well! Sweet!
 
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Old 05-15-2005, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ///MINI
Just got them yesterday.
Those look great!

I really like them a lot, especially with the polished rim.
 
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Originally Posted by dcsmd007
That's a nice set of wheels! I love the Brembo brakes as well! Sweet!
Hey, thanks! Yours isn't too shabby either. You should post a pic..

It's a dead heat between yours and mini d's for the finest MINI I've ever laid eyes on. I don't know which has more totally custom stuff....
 
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Originally Posted by Greatbear
Here's my car strutting it's new stuff at the Dragon. 17x7.5 SSR Comps in anthracite w/ machined lip matching nicely with the Dark Silver, and shod with 215/45-17 GS-D3s. I was luvin' it!


Mad props go out to Alex at da Rack for setting me up in time.
Elegant ensemble! Raises the bar a notch for the coordinated look.
 
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Old 05-19-2005, 12:41 PM
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I have had these for about 18months now. Konig Blatant flat black. They are not in production anymore. VINTAGE!!



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Here's mine with 17 inch Konig Theory in graphite.

 
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pfunk,

More pictures, please
 
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Here are a couple of shots of my new wheels. Kosei K1-TS 17x7 with Falken Azenis RT615 215/40/R17. So far, I love 'em!


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Swing MCS, here is another one

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Here are the 17" Webspokes that I got from LOKI off of his 2005 MCS,look into whatever he sells because it's no joke.

 
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Swing MCS, here is another one
pfunk - What side markers are you using? Do you have a close-up pic?
 
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Hey BelowRadar, I thought this is off topic for this thread so I posted the info on another thread . I hope it helps!
 
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Panasport FS-16 with BFG KDW2

Just picked these up last week from KAM Specialties in Reading, PA. If anyone is considering a set of these, I can't say enough good about Bryner at KAM- great service, and a better price on the wheels that Moss lists them for. I will definitely check with them first the next time I'm shopping for new shoes for MINI.

(Thanks Jerseygirl also for the contact info! :smile: )

I was undecided between the KDW2's and Goodyear Eagle F1DS-G3's. I had read some complaints about noise from the KDW2's, and of possible tramlining with the F1's. I decided to take a chance on noise, and after a week of driving, I'm glad I did! They were audible, but not objectionably so, on the first shakedown run. They quieted down after the first day or two of driving on them, and they are unobtrusive now. They stick well on dry pavement. (I still have not had a chance at a good run in the rain yet.)

Two coats of Zaino went on before they were installed, and that has made brake dust cleanup much easier. (I'm still running stock pads. I know, I know... no razzing! )

Here are a few shots of our freshly-reshod MINI:
(sorry, had to do this as web links; image links were not displaying properly for some reason)

full-length side view



close-up of RH front corner




close-up of LH front corner, showing tread pattern
 

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Originally Posted by JCW Driver
Had these SportMax 920's in Chromium Black test fitted at the local motorsports place about an hour ago. (I'm gonna have to use 5mm spacers) The pics don't do the wheels justice.






Here's a pic with the test wheel sitting on a stand, with a black canvas cover on the rear, resting beside the car. Again, the pics don't do the color justice....they look like painted grey in this pic. Not at all how they look in person.

So what happened JCW Driver did you get the rims??
 


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