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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 07:06 PM
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Help! getting new wheels for my JCW

I have a 2013 JCW Hardtop and I've had it for about a year now.

I put snow tires on the OEM wheels and now that its almost time to switch back, I want lighter/better wheels on my summers.

Yeah, I still rock the OEM runflats but they are next to go!

I'm looking at mostly at Oz and some Enkei but I'm open to suggestions.

Right now, i am looking at
OZ Formula4 HLT and OZ Ultraleggera

Also, i have the midnight black with JCW redtop... I THINK the black rims looks best with that combo. But do you guys have gunmetal or graphite color rims that looks really good with midnight black?

ANY PICTURES will be appreciated!

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...ll&sort=Weight

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...ll&sort=Weight
 
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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Check out the NM Engineering wheels, they are light and strong.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 04:31 AM
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 01:22 PM
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Not your colour scheme, but I prefer matt or satin black to go with black. I got Enkei RPF1s as our track wheels. I'm not fond of shiny black wheels, and they don't stay shiney for long.

 
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:54 AM
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Thanks for sharing a picture. Your Mini looks really nice.
I'm not a fan of Shiny black rims either... which is what i have right now.
I really want to see a picture of midnight black mini with a matted graphite or gray rims.
midnight black with bright silver doesn't look good imo.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 06:09 AM
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I second Way ^.

http://www.nm-eng.com/256/24/0/2857/...products%5D/1/

These are my personal faves.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 09:21 AM
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by walk0080
Check out the dark grey colours as well. Should work well with black. These are Enkei Imolas and they tend to look dark/light depending on the light outside. They hide brake dust well too.


Thank you for the pics! Your car is beautiful. Your rims fit your color scheme very well.

So is enkei everyone's favorite? Im sorry but ive already ruled out nm eng....

Is there a reason why enkei is mini drivers favorite? Is it just looks? Weight? Technology?
Anybody drive on oz? im really leaning towards oz formula4 hlt. I love the look of it.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:42 PM
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 11:21 PM
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Enkei Racing PF01 is my vote.

http://www.enkei.com/pf01.shtml
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 12:35 AM
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NM. Lightweight, great price, MINI fitment, superb looks!!!!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 08:07 AM
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Just throwing some options out to you. Here's what I've had and I do have a Midnight Black MINI also. I hate black wheels; too much black can be boring...

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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ra2fanatic
Just throwing some options out to you. Here's what I've had and I do have a Midnight Black MINI also. I hate black wheels; too much black can be boring...








Thanks for the pics! I appreciate it. I do want to try different dark gray or gunmetal color instead of black. Im esp not fond of glossy black
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bjcarter2
Enkei Racing PF01 is my vote.

http://www.enkei.com/pf01.shtml


I have a thread going on the same subject. I really like these wheels also.....and they are light!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 04:25 AM
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Here's the NM RSe 07's, 18"-18.5 lbs…..

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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 05:30 AM
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I bought a set of Five:AD wheels for my car. Got them through eBay from a wheel retailer in California. Mine are for a Countryman. They're 19x8", in a gunmetal finish. They have several different style wheels and they do come in 4x100 for MINIs. They've got 17-20" sizes, and different finishes (silver, black, gunmetal). I like the designs, and they have some interesting angles to them.
 
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Old May 13, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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Wudja end up getting? I have the same color scheme and am considering the exact wheels mentioned in your first post.
 
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Old May 14, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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i got some pictures posted on the other post
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...and-tires.html
 
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Old May 8, 2016 | 03:13 PM
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'13 JCW midnite black dropped 2" running 235(yes) 4o/17 on rota RB hyper black. sorry no pix but check fastmini.net. All parts ( springs, tires, wheels) about a grand and labor was free (me). Car is AWESOME.

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