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Old Oct 4, 2021 | 10:13 AM
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Looking for New Rims -Info Needed

I have R90s and 3 are in serious need of refinishing (peeling and nicks/dings). However, the recommended local place wants $350 each and wants to do all 4 for continuity...plus it will take 3 weeks! I can find these for that price out in the world! So, I will be searching for new/different rims. I am leaning Integrale (not sure white or silver yet), OZ racing WRC or I did see this pic and trying to see if anyone knows what they are and where to source if they do. TIA.

 

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Where in the world are you located? $350 is frankly outrageous. $135 ea. (what I paid in Dallas) is the max you should be paying.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 06:01 AM
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That's California for ya...I agree, that's why I am looking for new rims. I like the ones on the red Mini but don't know what they are called or who makes them. Last night I also saw them in another pic in white but can't make out the logo on the center cap.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 06:56 AM
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Tirerack.com has a nice visualizer for wheels. You can even select Indi Blue for the car color. I had OZ wheels on my Indi Blue R50 and they served me well.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 08:41 AM
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Thanks, been there. I have been searching real pics to see real word looks. Curious about the rims in the pic though.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 12:04 PM
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You have good taste!

I love the look of the Lancia style rally wheels.

Also in agreement that those examples you provided pix of are very cool too,
I especially like how they have less spokes...

...those are Rota Recce.

http://www.rotawheels.com/product/recce-recce-offroad

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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 12:31 PM
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Thank you on BOTH accounts!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cooper48
Where in the world are you located? $350 is frankly outrageous. $135 ea. (what I paid in Dallas) is the max you should be paying.
not if they're fully loaded , mounted, balanced n stuff..
I just got new tires today on my rims..


 
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 05:49 PM
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My MC40 wheels were refinished including machining the outside rim (eliminating cub rash), tires mounted and balanced for $135 ea. Paid the same for my Jag XF. $350 is robbery. Hope you're not planning on driving in the rain much with those tires.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 09:43 PM
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My MC40 wheels were refinished including machining the outside rim (eliminating cub rash), tires mounted and balanced for $135 ea. Paid the same for my Jag XF. $350 is robbery. Hope you're not planning on driving in the rain much with those tires.
nope,that's what my other mini is for...
 
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