We have a set of 16 x 7 ASA JH6 rims in the silver finish ordered from tirerack. As always, tire rack was great to deal with, rims were at my work with in a few days of ordering.

Details (from tire rack):
Size Selected: 16x7
Price: $169 each
Recommended Tire Size: 195/55-16
Wheel Offset: +42mm
** Lightweight: 18.0 lbs. **

The gallery is here:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ry.php?cat=865

We ordered the JH6 because my wife loved the look of the S-Lites, I did not care for the weight of them. While I don't think that 18 LBS counts as a lightweight rim, It's much better than the S-lites. We ordered out car with the 16" X-lites and had these rims mounted at the dealership before delivery. We had the stock run flats put on the ASAs.

We both like the classic minilite/panasport look of these rims. There seem to be a lot of these classic style rims popping up, such as R-Speeds chaparral, the Konig Rewind, etc. The hard thing about all of these is the offset needed for todays cars doesn't leave much space for that great deep lip of the original rims. For me, the JH6 is one of the best looking ones out there.

For the center caps, ASA supplies a regular ASA branded cap, as well as a center cap with a hole in it to accept the pop in MINI center caps from the 17" S-lites. My dealer sourced the caps for me, and was about as happy as i was about the fit & finish. ASA *clearly* had the MINI in mind when they designed this wheel.

Overall, the rims are quite nice, the paint seems well done & consistent across the rim. They have a nice finish and I am pleased with them. My wife loves them, and that is really the most important part. I think my 06 will need a set of the AR1s when the time comes....

-jac

 

Verrry nice!

 

Very nice. Don't they offer the wheel in chrome, too? Just for the chrome lovers in the crowd.

 

Oh now that is just sweet. And it definitely looks a lot better with the MINI centercaps.

 

thanks! the MINI caps really finished them off....

They are also offered in chrome, although that does bump the price a bit...

Finish Shown: Chrome Plated
Size Selected: 16x7
Price: $269 each
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size: 195/55-16
Wheel Offset: +42mm
** Lightweight: 18.0 lbs. **

 

They do look nice, but I'm surprised they consider 18lb 16" wheels lightweight?

 

20 lbs is the round figure, this statmet is the same reguarless of the application.

Alex

 

FWIW - I just mounted 205/40 Toyo RA1s on a set of 17" ASA JH6s. They weighed in at 36# per corner. The "Bright Silver" finish is very bright, almost looks like chrome from ten feet away. I'll refinish them with the factory paint when their track days are over. Too much bling for me...


Cheers,

 

Do you have any pictures of the whole car with those wheels on it?

thanks!
Steve

 

some in our gallery:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ry.php?cat=860

i guess i could use a couple of direct side shots....

-jac

 

Here is a shot of the 17" JH6 ASAs (my track wheels w/Toyo RA1s). Note these are the "bright silver" finish not chrome!

Cheers,

 

Thats so hot. I want new wheels now.

 

I really like those wheels. The classic look of a Panasport at a reasonable cost. I had no idea that runflats could be put on other rims, I assumed that they had to be a special runflat rim. Buying new tires for a new car that comes with new tires just doesn't sit well with me. Even though runflats aren't too hot in my book. Maybe I'll buy a set of those wheels for the runflats though.

Chuck

 

Very sweet! Sign me up!

 

I've been thinking about these wheels for a while (Click Here).

Do you have any shots of your whole MINI with the wheels? I'm still trying to decide between 16 and 17s.

Morefun, not to be too picky, but do you have a cleaner shot of your 17's? I'd like to get a better feel for the look. Thanks

 

here is a 3/4 of ours with 16's:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...cat=860&page=1

I guess i really need to shoot a side profile...

-jac

 

Beautiful wheels. They look like Panasports but just a bit different. Interesting and, of course, the tie-in with Mini heritage is meaningful. I remember having a set of Minilite mags on my Mini and it did not occur to me to look up that company when I was looking for replacement wheels for my MINI. The ASAs look great and the photos are very sharp.

PS: I did not know Miatas had been turbo-charged. Bet that's fun.

 

I've got to stop looking at those wheels & reading this thread. It's going to cost me if I don't. The same thing happened to me on the Miata site. Now my Miata has Panasports.

Chuck

 

Main Stree Motorsports imports the original MINILITES for the new MINI, but expensive:

17"x 7" is suited for the new Mini and the UK factory has all the specs needed. Price is $356 each and includes wheel lugs, center caps and chrome valve stems. Lead time about 6 weeks.

They also offer a 16"x 7" in both the EV2000 and the JP style. Color silver and price $356 each.

 

O/T: read up here: http://www.flyinmiata.com/

people have been turbo & supercharging miatae since the beginning!

it can be a LOT of fun..

 

Any new pics of this wheel on a MINI.

I'd really like to see a full side shot of yours, fishbulb.

Morefun, please post a better one of your 17s.

Thanks!!!

 

I'm considering these as well. Not so sure about having them on a PW, but still considering.

One question I haven't found an answer to is if they made them MINI specific enough to get the right hub bore? 56.1 right?

I'm torn between these and some gunmetal Grids.

 

Look fantastic, great choice

 

I was also thinking about these wheel with a new set of tires.

Also, I see that if I buy the 16" version of the wheel, I will be stuck with trying to find a tire in the weird 195/55/16" size. If I get the 17" wheel, a larger selection of tires will be available, like the excellent Kumho ECSTA SPT for under $100.

Any Thoughts on ride quality difference between the 16" and 17" rims, I am going for more of a touring quality?

 

Has anyone checked these out?