Tires, Wheels, & Brakes Discussion about wheels, tires, and brakes for the new MINI.

Finally got my new wheels on!

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Old 06-20-2005, 10:57 PM
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Finally got my new wheels on!







As many of you will already recognize, the wheels are 18" TZ-10's.

P.S. Thanks to all the help from Ryan, Brad, Onsled, and Alex about the wheels. I really appreciate it!
 
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Old 06-20-2005, 11:26 PM
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new wheels

looking good.
what offset?
what tires are they?
i`ve got 7.5x17 on 215 40 & im thinkin' I should've gone 205 40's
cause d ride seems slower like it drags more due 2 d wider foot print
 
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Old 06-21-2005, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by joker
what offset?
what tires are they?
They are 18x7.5 ET45 wrapped with 215/35 Pirelli P-zero Nero's.
 
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Old 06-21-2005, 02:11 AM
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WoW nice looking white 18" wheels..................................
 
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Old 06-21-2005, 05:39 AM
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Is Ryphile's car on bricks?
 
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Old 06-21-2005, 09:14 AM
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That looks very, very similar to Mark's (SmoothIsQuick) car. Look like the same wheels to me. Same rubber bands for tires. Same colours. All you need is the limo tint and checkerboard mirror caps.
Very nice.
 
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Old 06-21-2005, 09:28 AM
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SWEET!
 
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Old 06-21-2005, 04:44 PM
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lookin good!

is your car lowered?
 
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Old 06-21-2005, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 2perCooper
is your car lowered?
Yup! I also put on H-sport springs and Comp. rear sway shortly after I installed my wheels.
 
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Old 06-21-2005, 07:58 PM
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i wish i had the money to get some nice wheels.....
 
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Very nice!
 
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Old 06-21-2005, 08:15 PM
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Is Ryphile's car on bricks?
Yes, lol. I have custom "Ryesprings" that are about 1.75" lower than stock.

 
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Old 06-22-2005, 05:38 AM
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God I am absolutely TORN between the 10 and 7 spoke Exels! I really like them both. I would prefer them in 8 spoke just because I like symetry, but oh well. I have always wanted a set of the 10's on my other cars but usually went with classic 5's in the end. I REALLY like the look of the 10's, but I'm afraid it will look a little busy in person on such a small car. I LOVE them on Astin Martin DB9's though Does anyone have a pic of the 7's? I can't find any posts with them, I'm not sure if anyone has them here. I photoshopped a couple pics and I think they look really good, but it's a little hard to tell. I did a comparison sheet here and most people think the 7's look better. At this point I could go either way, they are both excellent...ARGH! I am going to order in 2 weeks and can't decide!
 
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