Knowing that the MINI One is the only MINI available with steel rims and hubcaps, does anyone know if there is some way to obtain the rims and hubcaps in the U.S. It would be easy enough to buy another set of alloys off Ebay, but I would worry about messing those up too with all the salt on the roads of Cleveland.

Steel rims, winter tires, and hubcaps are the only way to go in the area of the U.S. Any advice or references you might have would be great. Someone out there has to own these rims already.

I haven't checked with Classic MINI yet, but plan to when I have my door speaker replaced next week.

Regards.

 

You can definitely get them....i've used the mini ones for two years straight. Didnt bother with hubcaps though

You can call classic, im sure they can help. I went to a buddy of mine who works at a BMW dealer, he got an awesome deal for me....no mark up at all

 

try the tire rack.
I believe the steel rims they sent me were Honda. With the Blizzaks already mounted
RAT

 

Yes, Tire Rack have both 15" and 16" steel wheels (and wheel/tire combo packages) available. The 16" wheels are $50 each and have an offset of ET45 and weigh around 22 lbs each......just in case anyone's interested

 

if ur going with 15's make sure you get the factory ones, they do have proper brake clearance... not enough of it but enough to make driving fine

civic ones will always rub like crazy... i had first hand experience
and i didnt bother with hub caps either... 31 bucks cdn?? i can get 16 buck better looking ones at the local autoparts store!

 

Does anyone have a pic of these rims on an MCS? I'd totally consider that for snow tires, I've been looking for good options.

 

Here you go. Sorry about the stack of wheels in front, but it's the photo for e-bay because I'm selling the 17" alloys. The steelies were $40.00 each from my local tire company. Bridgestone 185/65/15 tires are on for the winter.

 

I called classic last week. They can order the Mini Steel Wheels for you. They can also get you the wheel covers. Their prices were good.

I decided to go with some steelies and Pirelli Snowcontrol tires from Alex at Tire Rack. I put these on last Saturday. They seem to work great, no rubbing, etc.
No snow yet, so I'll have to wait to see how the tires perform in the snow

 

My Pirelli Snowcontrols work great,dry,ice,snow.No deep stuff yet,but I'm happy so far

 

Thanks to all for your input. I now have to decide whether to go with Classic or Tire rack. Both seem to be great options. The snow will be here soon!!

Regards

 

Hey spurivs...just noticed you live in my neck of the woods....we should make a run some time once we have our normal wheels are back on and the weather is nicer

Gooc luck with your wheel decision...either one you choose will be great