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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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New wheel options. pics inside

hello, I'm thinking on buying some 17 inch wheels and tires , this is only because I don't want to use my 18 inch runflat tires on the track.. (im keeping both set of wheels)..

and here in Mexico we don't have too much options.. it's pretty difficult to get great brand names on wheels..
so I have these options..

tell me what you think.. I prefer another kind of wheels.. but I just want to show you my available options..








this are the ones I liked the most.. and they are not expensive. 420 dlls for the set and...those are light


thanks for viewing
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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I like your second choice, personally.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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I agree with you and like the third.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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number 3.....
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MoxieMini
I like your second choice, personally.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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#2... they look sweet. what are they?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Honestly, go with what you're feeling. But if you really want all of NAM's advice, you might consider making a poll. (You can do that on NAM, right?)
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:49 AM
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2!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 03:10 AM
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They all look good on your Mini!!

My favorite though is #3.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 03:36 AM
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 04:01 AM
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#3!!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 05:47 AM
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3 says more track, 2 says more show IMO. so while they are kind of equal in those regards, i vote 3, since thats what your using them for, and they look siiick
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 05:54 AM
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If you're going to use them for the track, weigh them all next time you're at the shop to help determine which would be most beneficial (or least harmful) for your track times. For track wheels, weight and cost would be my primary concerns, with how they look being a distant third...
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 06:19 AM
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#2 FTW!!!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 06:43 AM
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Probably # 3, but # 2 is also nice; definitely not # 1.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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I like #1
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Number 2
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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nice opinions! I also like number 3..
the number 2 are AXXA wheels.. that's not a good quality brand.. but they look nice..

number 1.. looks a little like F&F theme.. not liking them so much..

so, keep those opinions coming! thanks for the input
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan00Hawk
If you're going to use them for the track, weigh them all next time you're at the shop to help determine which would be most beneficial (or least harmful) for your track times. For track wheels, weight and cost would be my primary concerns, with how they look being a distant third...
+1
I would really weigh them and choose the lightest ones as well. Also might consider 16's, you will have a limited choice of 15 inch wheels to fit over the JCW calipers or else I'd suggest them. I run 15 inch wheels for track days for better gearing and cheaper tires.
 

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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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Thats weird double post
 

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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by howsoonisnow1985
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I would really weigh them and choose the lightest ones as well. Also might consider 16's you will have a limited choice of wheels to fit over the JCW calipers or else I'd suggest them. I run 15 inch wheels for track days for better gearing and cheaper tires.
Yep, winning a beauty contest for nicest looking rims doesn't mean anything if you're looking at the taillights of your competitors at the track.
 
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