Anyone with CHROME wheels?
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Anyone with CHROME wheels?
I have looked through a ton of threads and I can't seem to find anyone with Chrome wheels. I would think that because of all the Chrome parts on the Mini that somebody would rock the chrome.
I am looking at getting 17 or 18" chrome wheels in either a 5-spoke pattern or a mesh-type wheel, but I cant decide. With a Lip if I can. This is where you guys come in to give up suggestions or flame me for the thought of chrome.
Any suggestions or pics would be extremely helpful.
I am picking up my MCS hopefully early next week. It arrived via Andes Highway on monday. Yeaaa!!!!! Leslie is on her way.
05 MCS
Hyper Blue
matching top and mirrors ( I am going to change to Chrome Mirror caps)
Matching HB interior w/ grey and black
Sport PKG
Cold Wether PKG
Premium PKG
LSD
Rear fog (just so I have all the switches) yea I am a nerd
Sport Link Bike Rack (mini fini)
I am looking at getting 17 or 18" chrome wheels in either a 5-spoke pattern or a mesh-type wheel, but I cant decide. With a Lip if I can. This is where you guys come in to give up suggestions or flame me for the thought of chrome.
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I am picking up my MCS hopefully early next week. It arrived via Andes Highway on monday. Yeaaa!!!!! Leslie is on her way.
05 MCS
Hyper Blue
matching top and mirrors ( I am going to change to Chrome Mirror caps)
Matching HB interior w/ grey and black
Sport PKG
Cold Wether PKG
Premium PKG
LSD
Rear fog (just so I have all the switches) yea I am a nerd
Sport Link Bike Rack (mini fini)
#2
Dinger,
I have a 2003 cooper (ps/b). I bought s-lites off ebay cuz I liked the look. When I took it in for a tire change the place scratched each wheel in the process. They claimed that taking off the runflats were the cause. Anyway, after some bitterness they offered to chrome the s-lites for free. I figured what the heck, but also knew I might not be happy with the chrome. I've had the chromed s-lites for about 6 months now and all that I get are compliments. I've had many people tell me that it's the best looking mini on the road. I also lowered and tinted, which I think adds to "the" look. I recently added the fancy chrome gas cover from minisport to match. All the feedback is positive. I'm sure you'll get a lot of anti-chrome replies (this is a common NAM thread), but I love my bling-bling. I'll try and post a pik soon.
LL
I have a 2003 cooper (ps/b). I bought s-lites off ebay cuz I liked the look. When I took it in for a tire change the place scratched each wheel in the process. They claimed that taking off the runflats were the cause. Anyway, after some bitterness they offered to chrome the s-lites for free. I figured what the heck, but also knew I might not be happy with the chrome. I've had the chromed s-lites for about 6 months now and all that I get are compliments. I've had many people tell me that it's the best looking mini on the road. I also lowered and tinted, which I think adds to "the" look. I recently added the fancy chrome gas cover from minisport to match. All the feedback is positive. I'm sure you'll get a lot of anti-chrome replies (this is a common NAM thread), but I love my bling-bling. I'll try and post a pik soon.
LL
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Chrome = heavy
Try highly polished, forged aluminum wheels for the "chrome" look
www.centerlinewheels.com
My car : http://centerlinewheels.com/photo_de...act.php?id=575
Try highly polished, forged aluminum wheels for the "chrome" look
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www.centerlinewheels.com
My car : http://centerlinewheels.com/photo_de...act.php?id=575
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- 26" maximum tire diameter
- Extremely light-weight wheel!!
- Hub bore 72.62mm
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Originally Posted by red rage
Technical Specifications
- 1-piece, Rotary Forged Wheel
- 1200 lb. load rating
- 26" maximum tire diameter
- Extremely light-weight wheel!!
- Hub bore 72.62mm
- view lug and cap info
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I also wanted shinny chrome wheels. Before I got my mini I used to go the lot in the city in which I live on Sundays and look at the cars. I did this the Sunday before my car came in and for the first time saw to cars with shinny chrome wheels. I went all the way back home and got my camera. I went back to the lot and took pictures of the wheels and the next Monday took them to my dealer (in another city) and said this is what I want. Fortunately they had some there. They were not cheap though but I like them. My car came in Wednesday of that week and when I picked it up a few days later the wheels were on. I agree with all the chrome they match up well. ski
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Dinger-
If you haven't already looked thru the "Show me your wheels" thread, here are some chromed & polished highlights:
sanddan's car: Polished Centerline RPM 17x7
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/albums/album04/new_side_th.jpg)
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/albums/album04/wheel_thumb.jpg)
Redworf's chromed s-lites:
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=308)
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=307)
1johnsocal's polished 18x7 rotary forged billet Centerline Excels:
![](http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/3482/41687.jpg)
![](http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/3482/41796.jpg)
Gravedgr's car with Konig Imagine 18x7.5 chrome:
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1186)
theworks' 18x7.5 (not sure what brand or style):
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2968)
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2969)
If you haven't already looked thru the "Show me your wheels" thread, here are some chromed & polished highlights:
sanddan's car: Polished Centerline RPM 17x7
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/albums/album04/new_side_th.jpg)
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/albums/album04/wheel_thumb.jpg)
Redworf's chromed s-lites:
1johnsocal's polished 18x7 rotary forged billet Centerline Excels:
![](http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/3482/41687.jpg)
![](http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/3482/41796.jpg)
Gravedgr's car with Konig Imagine 18x7.5 chrome:
theworks' 18x7.5 (not sure what brand or style):
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Originally Posted by red rage
Chrome = heavy
Try highly polished, forged aluminum wheels for the "chrome" look
www.centerlinewheels.com
My car : http://centerlinewheels.com/photo_de...act.php?id=575
Try highly polished, forged aluminum wheels for the "chrome" look
![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
www.centerlinewheels.com
My car : http://centerlinewheels.com/photo_de...act.php?id=575
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Originally Posted by Venti_Due
I put some chrome American Racing wheels on (17 x 7's). They definately weigh more than stock, but I like them. Mounted them last winter and have loved them ever since!
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/11504AfterWheels.jpg)
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/11504CloseWheel.jpg)
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/11504AfterWheels.jpg)
![](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/11504CloseWheel.jpg)
Al
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Originally Posted by Minirox
BLING
R91s 17 X 7
![](http://www.psmini.org/forum/uploads/mikesminirox/2005-06-13_222306_3_P1010087.JPG)
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I really like that wheel on your car, I think it's one of my favorite and if you ever sell them, keep me in mind.
Al