I have a few choices that I'm looking at as far as the "lightweight" category goes.

In need of new tires soon so I was just looking through choices of wheels because I get int that mindset "might as well"

Enkei RPF1: 17x7 at 14.6 lbs ........... $220
OZ alleggerita hlt: 17x7 at 14.2 lbs .. $279
OZ leggenda: 17x7at 18 lbs ........... $249
Apex Arc-8: 17x8 at 17.4 lbs ......... $249
Konig Helium: 16x7 at 16.5 lbs ....... $108

 

I've always been a fan of the Enkei RPF1's. (Look at the MINI in signature picture). Otherwise, I think Apex Arc-8 might look pretty sweet.

 

photobucket's blocked at work but check my blog or build thread, lot of pics of 16x7 rpf1's - TBH I wouldn't go bigger than 16s, for any mini - just my opinion

 

Personally I would go for the ARC-8's

 

I've never seen arc 8's on a mini but I had a set on one of my e46's and I loved them

 

I just did RPF1's, but in the 15x8 size. Excellent quality, obviously super light in the 15, and I love the way they look on my R53.

Wheel weight makes a HUGE difference in performance, and comfort....the biggest reason I went with the smaller size.

I had Arc8's on my E46 M3. They were definitely a great looking wheel, but I think the quality of the Enkei is actually a bit nicer.

 

the OZ legenda's are really growing on me. One of my e30 project cars was supposed to get Leggenda's but I swapped to a 5x120 bolt pattern instead of 4x100

 

We've had plenty of customers us our Enkei RPF1 wheels and they have been great. Very light and lots of clearance they are also very cost effective. We have them in stock and ready to ship.
17inch
http://www.waymotorworks.com/enkei-r...ght-wheel.html

or do 16inch
http://www.waymotorworks.com/enkei-r...ght-wheel.html