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Old 03-28-2014, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by GFB
How's everyone's paint holding up on these? Does the matte gray or black hold up better than the silver?

Highly considering these for my 2006 Cooper S on stock suspension. I have read all 18 pages, and still have this question. If I go 17x7 et40, and a 205/45r17 tire (just switching off my current rubber for the time being), where will my wheel be in terms of flush to the outside?
I have the 17" bright silver and they hold up well. Mind you I don't use them during the winter. Regarding how flush the wheel to the fender, it is still too cold here to put the Breyton back on , otherwise, I will take some photo to show you.
 
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Anyone have any issues with bent wheels after hitting potholes? I've had two bent ones in the past few months. Granted, these were potholes at highway speed but....the first time I got it repaired but I still have one that is bent but I am dealing with it for now as I can only feel it at certain speeds. BTW I have 205 40 18 Michelin A/S3 tires so even the slightly higher sidewall didn't help.
 
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Potholes suck. I usually buy wheels.that go through a TUV certification or from a company that follows TUV certification procedures. These wheels are usually more expensive although stronger and better manufactured.

Are your wheels that keep breaking mini wheels or aftermarket?
 
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Originally Posted by stancedm5
Potholes suck. I usually buy wheels.that go through a TUV certification or from a company that follows TUV certification procedures. These wheels are usually more expensive although stronger and better manufactured.

Are your wheels that keep breaking mini wheels or aftermarket?
Breyton GTS-R MINI wheels which I believe have TUV certification...

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Breyton GTS-R MINI wheels which I believe have TUV certification...
From TireRack page:
 
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Happened to me with my Breytons (1 wheel) on my previous MINI. Highway speed and a nasty pothole. I think it would have done the same to my OEM wheels too.
 
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Got mine on now!


I'll update here if there are any issues after driving on the Massachusetts roads all summer.
 
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Got mine on now!

I'll update here if there are any issues after driving on the Massachusetts roads all summer.
Lookin' good!
 
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Ya know even though I slammed my r56 mini and thru on 18 " breyton with H@R premium coilovers, it still rides better then those crappie run flats minis come with.
 
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Do any of you have rubbing issues on 18's? I have the h&r springs and don't know what tire sizes to go with. I have some 17" ssr wheels with these tire sizes 215/45r17 and the rear rubs on big bumps.
 
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Do any of you have rubbing issues on 18's? I have the h&r springs and don't know what tire sizes to go with. I have some 17" ssr wheels with these tire sizes 215/45r17 and the rear rubs on big bumps.
205/40/18 for me, stock suspension and height right now, and zero rubbing anywhere.
 
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215/35 will also fit with no issues. It's short enough in diameter not to rub.
 
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Originally Posted by Lzrmini
Do any of you have rubbing issues on 18's? I have the h&r springs and don't know what tire sizes to go with. I have some 17" ssr wheels with these tire sizes 215/45r17 and the rear rubs on big bumps.
215/35/18. No rubbing! I'm running Cross coil overs dropped about 2/1.5 inches!

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Does spacer needed if I have 18" with GP2 calipers?
Thanks in advance
 
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Does spacer needed if I have 18" with GP2 calipers?
Thanks in advance
Yes, 12mm - 15mm

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ton-x-gp2.html
 
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