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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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Those with rims > or = 18"
Just wondering how many people have rims which are larger than 18"s? I've seen pix of show cars but it doesn't seem very practical..
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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I have 18" JCW R118 and love them... Dont see any bad side to it besides of course being careful about potholes and stuff
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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18s are pretty practical. 19s, dont leave you much rubber at all...so they would probably end up a waste of cash with the likelyhood of bending one. 20s...forget it
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Yeah, I've got 18s as well (JCW). I like them, but was wondering if anyone ventured into the 19" arena.

Don't think I worded it properly, but I agree that 18s are practical.. anything over seems like a bit much..
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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IMHO 18s look pretty darn good on a MINI but I cant get over the weight and cost in tires. Ill stick with my 17"s.

In a T-pain song he wraps about a "MINI coop sittin on dubs"
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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I have 18's also. In my opinion 18's are about as big as you want to go, because the wheels would look too big for the MINI.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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I dropped down to 16s, light, cheap, and I think the car handles a little better. Doesn't look very bling, but I love it.
 
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Originally Posted by ghosthound
IMHO 18s look pretty darn good on a MINI but I cant get over the weight and cost in tires. Ill stick with my 17"s.

In a T-pain song he wraps about a "MINI coop sittin on dubs"
Bartender (Feat. Akon) is the song.
 
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