what do you think is the lightest and coolest looking wheel out on the market? I want to buy a wheel that looks great and also relatively light. I think 18s are on the cool side, but I wanna hear your opinions

 

For me if money were not a factor. The BBS RG-F in 16X7 size at 12.8lbs. But at $421 each. It's not going to happen without a divorce.

 

I'm with you ...especially the part about the divorce.

dean.

 

If price was of no concern, I'd look at HRE, iForged, DPE, wheels. Or maybe a custom set of BBS LM in 18s (if they weren't bankrupt any more lol). The first three are all forged wheels so they're relatively light (for 18s). PM me if you want wheels I can definitely set you up with any of the wheels I mentioned.

 

My 18" OZ Superleggeras were my "price is not an option" wheel.... A year and a half later... I'm still in love!

 

Yo Tori

Still an Awesome looking MINI!!! Woot

 

Winner! That's what I was going to add. I'll never own them, and I'm single.

mb

 

These are my choice....

A tad over $800 ea depending on finish

 

I like these. Don't know if they're the lightest 17s out there, but good enough. At $553 apiece, though, a bit steep on the wallet.

 

I have got the BBS and I love them. But a pain to clean. If $$$ is no option there are only 3 wheels to consider for weight and performance. HRE, FIKSE, and of course BBS.

 

SSR makes (made?) some of the lightest wheels around. The GT-2 has always been a favorite, and I finally got my hands on some for my Legacy:



18x8.5", 17 pounds.

I think they're discontinued, but if I could find a set to fit the Mini, I would get 'em.


--Dan
Mach V
FastMINI.net

 

I still like the stock lites!

 

HUH?

 

BBS RGR
diamond black
17's weigh 16.3lbs
$544ea


and if i could still get them
a new set of SSR competitions (2 of mine are a little beat up)
17's weigh 14lbs i think

 

Those SSR-GT2's are sweet! Its really too bad they are discontinued

But if price were no option, i would def go HRE

 

don't tell me you can get 18" LMs in 4x100..

 

Very cool indeed I saw those in black and they look nice, but I also like mesh wheels and like the BBS. I will look also for the Iforged as a friend of mine got them for his 650hp Supra they are niceeeeeeee

 

Haha unfortunately no, I can't. I wish I could cause that would look SICK. I don't believe BBS is taking any custom orders as their bankrupt... I could find out for you though if you would like.

You could always go 5-lug though

 

They're nice, but they're also played out. Why have wheels that a bunch of other MINI owners have if money is no object.

The point is to do something different, and because money is no object, you can opt for custom wheels like HRE, iForged, DPE, Fikse, Avus, etc.

 

My wheels were pretty cheap, but they're the EXACT wheels I wanted.




-as of yet, I still haven't seen another car (nevermind just a Mini) with the same wheels...in person anyway, theres a few pictures if you google them

Super Advan 3's are another of my favorites...expensive and almost never seen in 4x100 though

 

Well, didn't need a divorce (already had one of those) and picked up my RGFs
here on NAM for a bit of a discount - 15X7, 10.6 lbs, and imo absolutely perfect for the Cooper. Love 'em.

 

these are my choice.....



HRE 447's 18"X8" w/ brushed finish.

 

As I recall...BBS does (did) make LM's is the 4x100 pattern at one point in time. If I were to get another wheel and money would be no object....I would go with I-Forged, HPE or DPE as stated earlier. Those wheels are so sick! That's what's gonna go on the BMW.

 

yup they even had LM's specifically FOR the MINI

Its funny that people on NAM STILL buy somewhat cheap wheels with unlimited funds. I would go for some rare schmidts, tramonts.....or even better some nice Image wheels

 

in no particular order

BBS LM in 17s
VOLK CE28N
RS Watanabe 8 Spoke

but this would be my dream wheel IF they made 4x100