Tires, Wheels, & Brakes Discussion about wheels, tires, and brakes for the new MINI.
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Old 12-19-2007 | 11:49 AM
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Opinions on some wheels.

Here's the link to the wheels that I want. I am gauging opinions on how they will look on a MC thats pepper white with black roof and aero kit.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...100&vid=007435
 
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Old 12-19-2007 | 01:46 PM
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I'm not a big fan of the multi-spoke, turbine style wheels, at all. In fact, I'd go so far as to say I hate them. But that's just me. It's your car, get what YOU like!
 
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Old 12-19-2007 | 01:46 PM
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Oh, and here...

 
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Old 12-19-2007 | 02:26 PM
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I run a similar wheel ( 18" J10) but in a matt black.



Originally Posted by rjtrout2000
Here's the link to the wheels that I want. I am gauging opinions on how they will look on a MC thats pepper white with black roof and aero kit.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...100&vid=007435
 
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Old 12-19-2007 | 03:38 PM
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as long as the car is lowered it should look alright.
 
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Old 12-19-2007 | 05:52 PM
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Drop it like it's hot !!!

Originally Posted by kenchan
as long as the car is lowered it should look alright.
 
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Old 12-19-2007 | 10:57 PM
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Looks good to me; and you definitely can't beat that price! My only reservation is the 8 lug holes. Since the MINI will only use 4, it bothers my OCD side a little bit. However, it's not at all a big deal and finding 4 lug wheels can be relatively difficult, not to mention they'll certainly cost more.

I'm looking to get aftermarket wheels tires for my PW/B MINI as well, however I'll be going for black with a chrome/machined lip. pauliekeys' wheels are actually on my short list as I have a lot of respect for Enkei. However I may go for the Privat Netz by Konig. I kinda prefer the 'mesh' look and they're amazingly light.
 

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Old 12-20-2007 | 02:31 AM
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Thanks for posting a pic of the wheel up there! I had to jet to work but figured I would at least ask my question and post my link up. Does anyone already run these wheels or their mini?
 
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Old 12-20-2007 | 11:58 AM
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How would I find out how much these Enkei wheels weigh? I can't anything on their website.
 
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Old 12-20-2007 | 06:17 PM
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You might find them listed on www.wheelweights.net.
 
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Old 12-20-2007 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by pauliekeys
You might find them listed on www.wheelweights.net.
I looked up my CenterLine RPM 17x7 and it has them listed at 13.5 lbs. The CenterLine phone guy said 15-16 lbs. I wonder who's right? Didn't have a scale to weigh them.
 
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Old 12-22-2007 | 12:34 PM
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Hmm, maybe I should call up enkei and see whether or not they know how much their product weighs...
 
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Old 12-24-2007 | 12:32 PM
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Don't know if you found it or not, but the Enkei GF-1's in 17x7 weigh in at about 18lbs. My wife bought these for me for Christmas so out of curiosity I took one out today and weighed it on our digital scale.
 
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