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Old 09-18-2006 | 12:18 AM
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can anyone identify these rims?

I don't remember who these rims belong to... but I love them. Does anyone recognize them? Know the manufacturer? thanks for your help!

 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 06:40 AM
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minihune will probably know.
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 07:25 AM
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Looks like a Momo product, but can't be sure...
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 08:13 AM
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i think its more in the lines of Acewheels or something wheelmax would
carry... probably.
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
i think its more in the lines of Acewheels or something wheelmax would
carry... probably.
do you know anything about the quality of the wheels they carry?
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by climbergirl
do you know anything about the quality of the wheels they carry?
cheap. you get what you pay for.

Ace wheels are much better than the other knock-offs they carry.

cheap wheels differ the most in paint quality, wheel roundness, and
how well they balance with the tire vs higher quality wheels.

If you're looking for low-end, i recommend you check out www.tirerack.com's
lower-end models. They are actually well built for the price with durable
paint. Tirerack can also mount and balance them for free.
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 11:02 AM
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That does look like the Momo FXL wheel.

Wheel1 sells Momo wheels but they do not have the Mini version of this wheel listed. They say it's a 3-piece forged wheel which means it's going to be $$$. But you could always trying contacting them if you're really interested I suppose. I've never ordered from them so I cannot vouch for their service etc. but I've had them on my radar as I'm looking for summer rims.
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 11:07 AM
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I think those are the wheels Dominic had on his twincharged 02 MCS. From memory, he told me they were one-of-a-kind but I may be mistaken.
Try PMing DominicMCS.
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 11:09 AM
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I think those are the wheels Dominic had on his twincharged 02 MCS. .
That's what I was thinking as well.
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 11:23 AM
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They are the ones he has on his car

http://www.modwheels.com/wheels/vision1.html#
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave
Originally Posted by Agro
I think those are the wheels Dominic had on his twincharged 02 MCS. .

That's what I was thinking as well.
Well, I confirmed it by looking at the pic you took of his car in the AMVIV MC2 article.
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 12:22 PM
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now i can see him coming back yellin' what did you call my wheel? lol
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
cheap. you get what you pay for.

Ace wheels are much better than the other knock-offs they carry.

cheap wheels differ the most in paint quality, wheel roundness, and
how well they balance with the tire vs higher quality wheels.

If you're looking for low-end, i recommend you check out www.tirerack.com's
lower-end models. They are actually well built for the price with durable
paint. Tirerack can also mount and balance them for free.
money isn't the issue. Looks are!! Some of the most expensive rims are not to my liking.But leave it to me to like a rim that is a one of a kind!! I couldn't remember who the MINI belonged to. maybe I can PM him and find out.
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
now i can see him coming back yellin' what did you call my wheel? lol
actually, he should be yelling "what did you do with me car'?? Not that I didn't like his car... just was interested in the rim!
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 04:33 PM
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I posted a link to the rims.
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 06:28 PM
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Thanks Jenn!
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by climbergirl
money isn't the issue.
Lucky you
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 07:32 PM
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looks like the guy's rims that made the video about his 300hp mini
 
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Old 09-18-2006 | 07:33 PM
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Just because I can buy whatever rim I want doesn't mean I should.
 
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Old 09-19-2006 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by climbergirl
Just because I can buy whatever rim I want doesn't mean I should.
ooo~, i like the guilty... like having a nice cheeze factory cheeze cake after midnite. oh wait,
that was me.

please keep us posted.
 
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