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Best 16" Aftermarket R90 Lookalike??

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Old 04-14-2006, 09:13 AM
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Best 16" Aftermarket R90 Lookalike??

I am trying to find a lightweight 16" R90 lookalike rim...

The BBS RG-F comes close but has a radical offset.... (+35mm)

It appears the Enkei RPM2's are not available in 16"

Can anyone enlighten me and my MINI

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Old 04-14-2006, 09:43 AM
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not possible to get the same effect of a mesh wheel in a small 16" diameter.

you need to get a 17" if you're going mesh...imho.
 
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Old 04-14-2006, 09:58 AM
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Thanks for the quick reply but what do you mean "same effect of a mesh wheel" in a 16" diameter...

Here is a BBS wheel, are they the only ones ?

http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/Call...ear=no&email=Y

Thanks for the help!
 
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the spokes are too short.. imho on 16's.
 
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oh.. okay... that makes sense...

If you mean, the rotation of the wheels at speed and the appearance of the spokes looking see-thru as they spin... Then I understand your point - thanks
 
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