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

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Old 04-12-2007, 08:48 PM
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What do you guys think?

I purchased a set of 18" RO_JA Formula 7's for little black. They are rotary forged two piece made by Rays in japan.

What do you think?

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Old 04-12-2007, 10:05 PM
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Those'll look sharp!!
 
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini
I purchased a set of 18" RO_JA Formula 7's for little black. They are rotary forged two piece made by Rays in japan.

What do you think?

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Those have got to be the nastiest, ugliest, most gawdawful things I have ever seen. Send them to me.
 
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Old 04-13-2007, 01:54 AM
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they look awsome.. they were 1 of my choices too.! pics please! pics please!
 
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I probably won't have them on until the week of MAY 14th. I'm leaving the country on business.

I will take lots of pics once they are on.

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Not a big fan but if the weight is right, then
 
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Very Nice !
 
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Old 04-16-2007, 03:00 PM
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I'm kinda getting over the whole polished lip/dark center look, but those look good. Nice choice.
 
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They look too round.
 
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Old 04-16-2007, 03:36 PM
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Very nice!!!
Did you grab those on ebay or in an actual store(or online)?
occationally these will pop up on ebay.
 
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Old 04-16-2007, 04:57 PM
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very nice, I like them a lot. How much do they weigh and what do they cost?
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Yeah, I like those wheels! I was looking to get those myself, but I though they stopped making them.
 
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Originally Posted by belikeanthony
Yeah, I like those wheels! I was looking to get those myself, but I though they stopped making them.
They did stop making them. I found them on ebay. And yes they did cost allot but not like when they were current.

I currently run 17" with a 45 series tire. I can't decide if I should go 35 or 40 series with the new 18".

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Old 04-16-2007, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by goaljnky
They look too round.
 
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Very purdy indeed, Longboard!

I'd think 215-35 if you're considering any kind of drop, as it would provide a bit more rub insurance. However, if ride comfort is any concern, the 205-40s would be a better choice (additionally, they are closer in diameter to stock so you will have less of a change in your speedo reading). I think that the GP's run 205-40s on a 7" wide rim.
 
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Old 04-17-2007, 12:27 PM
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A Big .

Very nice.
 
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