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Old 11-11-2005, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by fdavid
VoID: excelent wheels!!!
The quality is just amazing.
 
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Your a lucky, lucky man . More pics please.
 
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Old 11-11-2005, 03:34 PM
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Very nice VoiD,


What size tires do you have on them? Any rubbing issues? I have 215-45-17's on the same size/offset and I'm getting a decent amount of rubbing on the rears when the suspension compresses... :(
 
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Old 11-11-2005, 04:57 PM
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Ok this is it. These are going to be my winter wheels. (although tirerack says that they are not available yet)

 
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Old 11-11-2005, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by VoiD
The quality is just amazing.
These are the coolest wheels ever !! Glad that you were able to get them so quickly !!

Please post some more pictures
 
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Old 11-11-2005, 05:26 PM
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What size wheels are you going with ??



Originally Posted by fdavid
Ok this is it. These are going to be my winter wheels. (although tirerack says that they are not available yet)

 
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I think I am going to stick to 17". I have RGR's on the mini right now and I love it. Plus, I barely drive the car so I don't have to be so concerned about really awful winter conditions since I wont be driving the car when the weather gets really nasty.
Another wheel I was considering is the Hamman P4G's. but I dont know if the width (7.5) is really a problem.
 
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Old 11-11-2005, 10:39 PM
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NiCE wheels d0oD!!

how close are they to the outer edge of the fender trim??
post sum pix on how she l00ks from the rear
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The quality is just amazing.
 
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Old 11-11-2005, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by VoiD
BBS LMs 17x7.5 +40mm

WOW!!! AMAZING!!!
 
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Old 11-12-2005, 03:43 AM
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um.. heres mine

15" Rota Circuit 8 in bronze


 
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Old 11-12-2005, 06:29 AM
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Wow. That's got to be the first 15" wheels that I've seen looks great on a mini.

DOn't get this the wrong way, but hose wheels remind me of the mugenpower wheels used in hondas.
Very nice.
thanks
 
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Old 11-12-2005, 06:30 AM
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Something that resembles the JCW wheels?

Does anyone know of anything in 17" that closely resembles the JCW wheels? The originals are just way out of my price range.

thanks!
 
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Old 11-12-2005, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by fdavid
Wow. That's got to be the first 15" wheels that I've seen looks great on a mini.
yes, they look great. ZAMIREZ had the same ones in silver, if I am not mistaken, on his car some time ago and to this day I remember them as one of the best looking wheels on the MINI EVER!
 
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Old 11-12-2005, 04:51 PM
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New Wheels and Tires

Toyo Proxes 4's 215 45 17 with Gun metal Axis 4 spoke wheels . No more brake dust!!!!!! That I can see!!!
 
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Old 11-12-2005, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by fdavid
Wow. That's got to be the first 15" wheels that I've seen looks great on a mini.

DOn't get this the wrong way, but hose wheels remind me of the mugenpower wheels used in hondas.
Very nice.
thanks
they are mugen replicas... i think they are the mf8s

btw, nwmini you REALLY now need a BBK on those
 
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Old 11-12-2005, 06:35 PM
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nwmini those are the same rims ive been considering for my JB Mini. the only downside is that a BBK is essential. But minimal brake dust is def a plus. any more pics?
 
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Old 11-12-2005, 08:32 PM
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MINI Honda Mini Honda Mini Honda Mini Honda Mini =0)

oh, man! u can't be sayin' this kinda stuff around here!! real sore subject round here
Originally Posted by fdavid
DOn't get this the wrong way, but hose wheels remind me of the mugenpower wheels used in hondas.
Very nice.
thanks
 
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Old 11-12-2005, 09:49 PM
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like joker said

bad bad bad
 
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Old 11-13-2005, 10:54 AM
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berk berk berk...there you go again.

you hate the younglings that turn Honda's into some tinkle toys to show
em off to his naked gf's. Teg-R's, NSX, S2000's are baaadass machines.
I wouldn't mind having a S2000's in my personal collection. FR's are fun.

back to wheels...
 
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Old 11-13-2005, 02:44 PM
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Old 11-13-2005, 04:56 PM
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can't help myself BTW today I had happy times on the road with an Acura RSX, it was that pearl white and had body kit with big wing in the back.

sorry for the hi-jack guys

back to wheels (BTW, I think Ken has the coolest rims , saving some money for the same set)


Originally Posted by kenchan
berk berk berk...there you go again.

you hate the younglings that turn Honda's into some tinkle toys to show
em off to his naked gf's. Teg-R's, NSX, S2000's are baaadass machines.
I wouldn't mind having a S2000's in my personal collection. FR's are fun.

back to wheels...
 
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Old 11-13-2005, 05:10 PM
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berk - oh you mean these? (im a post *****)

 
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cute " big wing in the back" !?

have had the honor to tango w/a few of those meself, mate! piece a cake.....

***mini giant, that colour choice wuz made for 'white' MINIS
l00k's bitchin' man!!
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can't help myself BTW today I had happy times on the road with an Acura RSX, it was that pearl white and had body kit with big wing in the back.
 
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Old 11-13-2005, 05:39 PM
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Yep 16x7.5, correct? that is the way to go, 11.5ibs, correct?



Originally Posted by kenchan
berk - oh you mean these? (im a post *****)

 
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I think I posted already - on page 6. But here are some updated pictures!!!






 


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