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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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any one have Kosei rims?

was just looking for light rims on tire rack had these.


not bad for 17x7 @ 15lbs. any one use them before? good bad? any pics of minis with them?


EDIT: never mind just decided to use google they look good on MCS's
 

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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by GreekDrifter91
was just looking for light rims on tire rack had these.


not bad for 17x7 @ 15lbs. any one use them before? good bad? any pics of minis with them?


EDIT: never mind just decided to use google they look good on MCS's
I have used them in 15x7" on my MINI with Extreme Summer tires and they were fine.

They are light for an Alloy cast wheel, not super strong but OK for street use. Finish is OK, nothing special, keep them clean is best.

Some past threads on the K1-TS wheel-
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...op-secret.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-ts-s-03s.html

Note, tirerack will supply centering rings to use this wheel with your MINI. Usually it is hard plastic which is fine for street use but if you plan to track your car or go to driving school you can ask for metal rings which will resist heat from the brakes. Plastic will melt if you are hard on brakes or live on a steep downhill.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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yup saw those threads in my google search i will ask for metal rings. i do a few autoX events and i like to have fun on the mountain roads around hear. (have to drive a bit to get there, but i have my fun anyway) i wouldn't trust plastic at all though.
 
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