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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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New wheels for '06

Now that we know what the color choices are for '06, and the package options, what are the wheel choices? I am particularly interested in the 16" for the MC.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Try looking at this write up for the 2006 MINIs-
http://motoringfile.com/2005/07/18/n..._the_us_market

Looks pretty good for 16" wheels.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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Wheels

Thanks for the link, but I need to know what these look like. Where can I find pictures and names?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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Below ... left to right:
  • 15" Delta Spoke
  • 16" Bridge Spoke
  • 17" Flame Spoke
 
Attached Thumbnails New wheels for '06-rxx_delta-2-.jpg   New wheels for '06-rxx_bridge-2-.jpg   New wheels for '06-rxx_flame-2-.jpg  
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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OOOH, I likey the 16" Bridge Spoke Wheel !

Looks like it would be easy to keep clean !
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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I don't like the flame spokes... nope, don't like it:(
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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hummm...not much of a fan of any of those.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
hummm...not much of a fan of any of those.
Ditto! Also I don't understand why they call it flame when it looks like horseshoes..
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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I'm not a fan of any of them either.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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Nothing great .... but the Bridge, if its not too heavy, might make a nice alternative to the X-lite. It has a sort of Minilite-look to it too.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:04 AM
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'06 wheels

Thanks for the pics.

I like the bridge spokes. I agree this looks like an alternative to the x-lite, in appearance.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:39 AM
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Not feeling any of them....and downright hate the Flame one.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mdsbrain
Ditto! Also I don't understand why they call it flame when it looks like horseshoes..
Did some authorize you to speak for me?
Seriously I am not liking any of them but truly dislike the horseshoe ones.
But then again, I doubt I'll be iin the market for another MINI next year.
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Ozbone

.... but the Bridge, if its not too heavy, might make a nice alternative to the X-lite.
Plus, I think they are compatible with the JCW Brake Kit.

 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by MINIAC
...what HE said^^^^^^^
JCW Doppelrohrauspuffblende
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Jimbo
OOOH, I likey the 16" Bridge Spoke Wheel !

Looks like it would be easy to keep clean !
My feelings exactly. Sure would like to know how much they weighed. Nice change from the X-lites.

Too bad they aren't 7"x16" instead of the 6.5"x16", now that would be way cool.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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I don't know about you guys but every time I see a Mini wheel design I just sort of shake my head and don't know what to think. They always look way too cute to me. The only decent wheel set Mini offers are the one's that come from BBS all the others are always a disappointment
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Flaming horse shoes

Originally Posted by ariercetinberk
I don't like the flame spokes... nope, don't like it:(
They look like a ring of welded horse shoes Not attractive IMO
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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Go tell it on a mountain

Originally Posted by MGear
I don't know about you guys but every time I see a Mini wheel design I just sort of shake my head and don't know what to think. They always look way too cute to me. The only decent wheel set Mini offers are the one's that come from BBS all the others are always a disappointment
The truth has been spoken
 
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