R90 Replicas on ebay
#51
#52
Originally Posted by XAlfa
Read all about them here:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55639
FWIW the scales I weighed them on returned a reading of 9kg (19.8lb). With coventional tyres they were 18kg (39.7lb), compared to 19kg (41.9lb) for my OEM 16" X-lites with runflats. So they may not be the lightest wheel, but they are lighter than the OEM equivalent.
Oddly enough I wanted to get ASA AR1s, but could not find anyone who could get them to Australia. One of the places I asked found the R90 replicas and while it wasn't the look I was originally after, I was happy enough to get them. Clearly, I am biased, but they do look pretty good. I know they're fakeys (we call them genuine fakeys down under), but in some ways they look better than the original for the reason's Tit mentioned earlier. Purely subjective of course.
Then there's the price issue as well. To get a set with some good rubber, such as Michelin Pilot Precedas (not available in the US mind) it would cost around AU$2300, to buy a set of genuine R90s with run flats would be at least AU$4500, probably a shade over $5K. Half the price, with grippier and more compliant rubber … it's a very good option if you're not fussed about running a replica wheel.
Anyway, there's some more pics below. Feel free to ask any questions.
HTH
Cheers Liam
These last two are from the day the wheels were fitted to my car, 26 June 2004.
#54
The MINI logo/caps should come with the wheels.
But you can get aftermarket centre caps from somewhere (can't remember the site), just not 100% sure if they will suit the replicas as the cap size is, apparently, slightly different to the OEM R90 caps (ie. the OEM R90 caps don't fit the replica wheels).
But you can get aftermarket centre caps from somewhere (can't remember the site), just not 100% sure if they will suit the replicas as the cap size is, apparently, slightly different to the OEM R90 caps (ie. the OEM R90 caps don't fit the replica wheels).
#56
#58
ok guys
i get it
no group buy
can anyone tell me the difference
between this Routecompany wheels and
the ones on Ebay at the moment?
here's the link just in case
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17x7-...spagenameZWDVW
could you explain the pro's and con's between these 2 wheels
(route vs. ebay)
regards,
CJ
i get it
no group buy
can anyone tell me the difference
between this Routecompany wheels and
the ones on Ebay at the moment?
here's the link just in case
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17x7-...spagenameZWDVW
could you explain the pro's and con's between these 2 wheels
(route vs. ebay)
regards,
CJ
#59
Originally Posted by Mastersonics
ok guys
i get it
no group buy
can anyone tell me the difference
between this Routecompany wheels and
the ones on Ebay at the moment?
here's the link just in case
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17x7-...spagenameZWDVW
could you explain the pro's and con's between these 2 wheels
(route vs. ebay)
regards,
CJ
i get it
no group buy
can anyone tell me the difference
between this Routecompany wheels and
the ones on Ebay at the moment?
here's the link just in case
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17x7-...spagenameZWDVW
could you explain the pro's and con's between these 2 wheels
(route vs. ebay)
regards,
CJ
#60
#61
Originally Posted by Mastersonics
ok guys
i get it
no group buy
can anyone tell me the difference
between this Routecompany wheels and
the ones on Ebay at the moment?
here's the link just in case
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17x7-...spagenameZWDVW
could you explain the pro's and con's between these 2 wheels
(route vs. ebay)
regards,
CJ
i get it
no group buy
can anyone tell me the difference
between this Routecompany wheels and
the ones on Ebay at the moment?
here's the link just in case
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17x7-...spagenameZWDVW
could you explain the pro's and con's between these 2 wheels
(route vs. ebay)
regards,
CJ
I guess no one here on NAM tried the r90 replica from ebay eh?
Well I actually did buy ONE piece to see / check the quality of their wheel.
It is made in Italy, It has ET40 just like Route's but a bit heavier I say. by a pound or two. The quality is exceptionaly good. Its fInish was awesome. The pictures on ebay sucks so bad....... You really have to see it in person to see the quality. Mine had a chip on inner lip so I returned and at the sametime I bought a set of TDR Pr1 with an awesome deal.. which ended my saga of r90 replica.
#63
Minigolf,
I wasn't saying the R90 replicas won't fit with the JCW brakes. It's just that I am making a trip to Tirerack on Sat and Alex is going to make it worth my while for bringing in the MINI so his techs can measure it up.
I think most any 17" will fit under the JCW brakes but based on the measurements, he may be able to see what 16" rims will fit as that seems to be a common question without alot of answers.
I wasn't saying the R90 replicas won't fit with the JCW brakes. It's just that I am making a trip to Tirerack on Sat and Alex is going to make it worth my while for bringing in the MINI so his techs can measure it up.
I think most any 17" will fit under the JCW brakes but based on the measurements, he may be able to see what 16" rims will fit as that seems to be a common question without alot of answers.
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