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CR&PW&JB Jun 29, 2009 05:25 AM

Check Out Bergey's New Wheels & Tires !
 
Bergey's OEM 5-Stars are going to be his winter shoes from now on. Here's the shoes he's been wearing for the past three years (just had his third birthday last week):

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...dCalipers2.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...dCalipers5.jpg

I like those OEM wheels. They look pretty nice and they're super-easy to clean.

But Bergey was ready for a change. Something to match his personality. So, here's what I selected:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...iteWheels3.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...iteWheels6.jpg

As you can see, those are OZ Racing Superturismo WRC's. Those are the same size as the OEM wheels, 16 x 7, with a 37mm offset. I matched them up with Nitto NeoGen tires in 205/50/16s.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...iteWheels5.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...iteWheels7.jpg

Yeah, keeping them clean will not be easy. But it's a labor of love, as I'm sure most of you feel about keeping your MINIs gorgeous. :nod:

BlimeyCabrio Jun 29, 2009 05:27 AM

I think they look fantastic given Bergey's other assets and your detailing insanity level. :thumbsup:

One of the very few cases where I think white wheels "work"...

CR&PW&JB Jun 29, 2009 06:29 AM

Thanks, Paul. Yeah, I believe my detailing insanity is about to reach new heights. :lol: :nod:

Crashton Jun 29, 2009 11:04 AM

Very nice! I love the rally car look of those wheels. :thumbsup:

Mishka Jun 29, 2009 11:12 AM

Very nice, Chris! Like Paul says those white wheels work on Bergey.

CR&PW&JB Jun 29, 2009 11:27 AM

Thanks, Crashton. :grin:

Thank you, Mike. :grin:

Appreciate the kind words ! :nod:

rwwilsonjr Jun 29, 2009 12:31 PM

Verry coool car...and wheels...and tires. How do you like the NeoGen's? :wink:

CR&PW&JB Jun 29, 2009 12:36 PM


Originally Posted by rwwilsonjr (Post 2807964)
Verry coool car...and wheels...and tires. How do you like the NeoGen's? :wink:

Thanks.

Had the NeoGens out on a club run yesterday. Some good twisties...and they handled fine. Nice smooth, quiet ride, too.

I researched a couple of tire vendor websites and read reviews on them, and read some threads here on NAM, too, before buying. They got the best reviews of any similarly priced performance tire. :cool:

rwwilsonjr Jun 29, 2009 01:48 PM


Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB (Post 2807967)
Thanks.

Had the NeoGens out on a club run yesterday. Some good twisties...and they handled fine. Nice smooth, quiet ride, too.

I researched a couple of tire vendor websites and read reviews on them, and read some threads here on NAM, too, before buying. They got the best reviews of any similarly priced performance tire. :cool:

That's what I'm looking for smooth, quiet with reasonable performance and handling. Now if I could just find some wheels.

old81 Jun 29, 2009 02:05 PM

That looks really nice and you can always get them powder-coated after the whiteness gets tedious. :lol: :razz: :)

No, I know you are a massive detailer, they look great on Bergey.

Like the tire/wheel combo, first class. I am liking the NeoGen on my MCSa, too. :)

Don

CR&PW&JB Jun 29, 2009 03:13 PM

Yeah, Don... if there was ever any question about me being an Insane Detailer, this should answer those questions. :nod: :lol:

And yeah, if the white gets too much to bear, I can always have them powder coated... Whiter White. :wink: :lol:

rwwilsonjr Jun 29, 2009 07:49 PM


Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB (Post 2808118)
Yeah, Don... if there was ever any question about me being an Insane Detailer, this should answer those questions. :nod: :lol:

A man after my own heart....maybe it's a good thing I don't have a nice garage like that...I'd spend all my time in there.

CR&PW&JB Jun 30, 2009 03:42 AM


Originally Posted by rwwilsonjr (Post 2808385)
A man after my own heart....maybe it's a good thing I don't have a nice garage like that...I'd spend all my time in there.

:lol: Trust me, I spend a fair amount of my time in there. Good think I don't have a tv out there................ :nod:

jasonsjwou May 4, 2011 07:08 AM

Oh Man I just love those Superturismo on red.
Gosh I'm drooling over those rims.

White rims on White/Blue/Red body are just way too cool...

ronnie948 May 4, 2011 07:32 AM

Excellent
 
Your car looks great. The OZ Wheels are perfect on your car. I'm guessing they are much lighter then the stock wheels so you should get a nice performance boost along with the great new look.:thumbsup:

CoopersGuy May 4, 2011 09:58 AM

You grave diggers dug up a dead thread.

This user has not posted since 9/16/09!

N2MINI May 5, 2011 07:43 AM


Originally Posted by CoopersGuy (Post 3276286)
You grave diggers dug up a dead thread.

This user has not posted since 9/16/09!

Now that's funny!!!:nod:


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