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Old May 31, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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i cant decide

I'v narrowed it down to two sets of rims but now I'm stuck I’m not sure which ones to choose.. I have a 2010 PW Mini S, I’m putting on the Jcw front aero kit and break ducts within the next week or so, there on order already. Now i just need to choose rims to go with the car. I’m going with 17" either style, any suggestions?
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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Here are the actual rims
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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I vote for number 1
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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Yeah, me too...unless you plan on throwing a can of "Red" paint at your car, I would stick with #1 for aesthetics!!
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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i'll make this easy... i like #2. not crazy about the red, but it actually might work, especially if you paint the calipers to match.
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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I vote #2.

And - your car is a GREAT candidate for my side marker "downgrade" to Justa trim. It's all black and would go GREAT with your color scheme.. these things are dirt cheap (I found my pair on Ebay for $15), and take about 15 seconds to install...

 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by KevinC
I vote #2.

And - your car is a GREAT candidate for my side marker "downgrade" to Justa trim. It's all black and would go GREAT with your color scheme.. these things are dirt cheap (I found my pair on Ebay for $15), and take about 15 seconds to install...

Love the "justa" trim idea!
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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I was thinking about getting rid of the chrome and making it all black but not sure if the red and off white works well. Maybe doing a red rear sway bar and paint the calipers to accent the rims a little
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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My "S" on the rear hatch is PW also...

 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 05:10 AM
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Number 1 looks good o me.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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I vote #2. Both our PW MINI's have black wheels with red pinstripes. IMHO it's a sportier look than #1. Good Luck with your decision...
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Do you have any pics of them on the car? & did you get rid of any of the chrome or leave it?

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I vote #2. Both our PW MINI's have black wheels with red pinstripes. IMHO it's a sportier look than #1. Good Luck with your decision...
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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I like the style of no 2 but not the red pinstripe
 
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Thanks for the advice everyone! I went with the first ones just ordered them. I got a great deal I couldn’t pass up so I had to jump on it. Just over $700 4 17” rims with 215x45x17 tires and tuner lug nuts shipped out I can’t wait to put them on I’ll put up a pic after they get here
 
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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Both are sweet! congrats on your decision. I am also looking to upgrade my wheels. Where, if you care to share, did you get them? Thanks
 
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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i got them off ebay the seller has a store and after some back and forth he got a great deal for me. Check out the ebay stores that are newer or discount wheel where house had some good deals too. Good luck!!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Right on. Will check it out thanks!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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I Got Them!

finaly got them on
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dboard7
finaly got them on
Amazing how a New Set of Shoes will change the L@@K of a MINI!!
 
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