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Old 04-03-2012, 03:02 PM
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There's a lot of wheel options out there. Might want to start below

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ur-wheels.html
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Originally Posted by coops808
Yea, good point. What do you think about powder-coating my stock rims in black?
I think it would look good. Why not plastidip 2 to see how the black looks. If you like it then powder coat it (if you want the gloss look) or just leave the plastidip on.
 
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Originally Posted by Yoda Mini
I think it would look good. Why not plastidip 2 to see how the black looks. If you like it then powder coat it (if you want the gloss look) or just leave the plastidip on.
Or even better, try Plasti-Dip it on just one side. Then you can compare side to side first!

 
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Old 04-03-2012, 03:25 PM
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Good idea, I'll be sure to pick up some plasti-dip and post some pics when i get a chance.
 
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Originally Posted by ADAMSALTAMINI
Or even better, try Plasti-Dip it on just one side. Then you can compare side to side first!

lol...yeah that's what I meant when I said Plasti-dip 2 wheels. No point in doing all 4 if you don't like the look.

I just did this on my Mini yesterday and I like the look of the black wheels.
 
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Old 04-03-2012, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by coops808
Yea, good point. What do you think about powder-coating my stock rims in black?
I really liked the change when I had mine done.

Stock Bridgespokes



Powder coated black

 
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Old 04-03-2012, 05:11 PM
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Wow, that looks great! Thanks for the pics
 
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coops808 - good luck! Wheels are almost TOO much fun to play with...
 
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06 JCW - r109 - re760 - 215/35/18
 
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Old 04-04-2012, 12:25 PM
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Most of the time PC work costs $250-$400 per set of wheels. For that kind of money you could put it towards some aftermarket wheels. The stock wheels are HEAVY, have crappy offsets and lack notable width.

I would do whatever you can to get off stock wheels. Plus outside a select 2 stock wheels, the rest are pretty unattractive.
 
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Old 04-04-2012, 01:29 PM
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17" Drag 21's next to a friends Honda Micro wheels in 10".....Same size MINI used to use.

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16X7 Enkei with 205/50/16 Yokohama s drives
 
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Old 04-04-2012, 05:26 PM
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^Reminds me a of the new Koenigsegg Agera-R wheel that creates real down force.. i wonder if these do too.
 
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Originally Posted by OldGameFreaK
17" Drag 21's next to a friends Honda Micro wheels in 10".....Same size MINI used to use.

That's pretty neat. I don't think I've ever seen a Honda with wheels that small...
 
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Old 04-05-2012, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by drsimmons
16X7 Enkei with 205/50/16 Yokohama s drives
You're absolutely sure these are rotating in the correct direction?

Looks backward to me.

Cheers... M
 
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Originally Posted by MichaelinA2
You're absolutely sure these are rotating in the correct direction?

Looks backward to me.

Cheers... M
Had them on since last Sept. and that's how tirerack sent them w/ tires mounted and marked.
They can look weird if you stare at 'em.
 
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Originally Posted by MichaelinA2
You're absolutely sure these are rotating in the correct direction?

Looks backward to me.

Cheers... M
Originally Posted by drsimmons
Had them on since last Sept. and that's how tirerack sent them w/ tires mounted and marked.
They can look weird if you stare at 'em.
I don't think those are directional wheels. I know there are some of the slanted spoke wheels that are directional but I don't think the enkei's are (assuming you guys are referring to the wheels not the tires since the tread is tough to see and from what I can see looks as if they're going the right way).
 
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Originally Posted by xstartxtodayx
I don't think those are directional wheels. I know there are some of the slanted spoke wheels that are directional but I don't think the enkei's are (assuming you guys are referring to the wheels not the tires since the tread is tough to see and from what I can see looks as if they're going the right way).
The tires are directional and on correct. The wheels are not directional as you state xstart. If you look at the wheels long enough they are almost like an illusion.
FYI. I've got a spare as well that's is set up with a passenger side directional tire as well which I was concerned about but talked with tirerack and after some research even a directional tire can be used on the opposite side of the vehicle without danger. It's just better than no spare at all.
PS - still waiting on my Megan's also.
 
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New summer wheels - ASA AR3's; Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports. Haven't decided whether these are keepers yet...







 
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^^^I think they are a perfect match for your car setup. Very classy.
 
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First try with Bronze PlastiDip Metallizer.. loving the look, I didn't do such a great job applying though.. I'll have to do it again some day, at least these are just my auto-x fronts, if I ever go with my DD set, I'll definitely have them powdercoated..

 
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Found these while searching around, anyone know if they'll fit on a R53?

http://www.nm-eng.com/262/0/0/2441/n...ght-wheel.html



 
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BBS RS 16x7.5 16x8.5 ET14
 
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Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
coops808 - good luck! Wheels are almost TOO much fun to play with...
i know what you mean. i maybe have had my current set of wheels for almost a year and i already want to change. not because i dont like my wheels, i love them, i just want variety

current:

driver side front by raaawrr, on Flickr

these are the puppies i have my eyes set on next. work meisters...

 


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