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Which wheels should I buy

Looking at two different choices. Same R112 wheels but either Silver or Black. Thoughts?

My Clubman is a base model black with chrome trim package.





 
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What are your roof and mirrors color?
 
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Yea, I think on black you could do either on black. Some R112 Challenge wheels pics here:


https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-here-149.html
 
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Pulling this shot from your old intro thread just to get a better comparison. I think the black wheels would tie in much better with your MINI's color scheme.

 
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What are your roof and mirrors color?
Midnight black roof and chrome mirrors.
 
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Pulling this shot from your old intro thread just to get a better comparison. I think the black wheels would tie in much better with your MINI's color scheme.

This is no longer my car. I sold the pepper white. The new clubman is midnight black on midnight black with chrome package.
 
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This is no longer my car. I sold the pepper white. The new clubman is midnight black on midnight black with chrome package.
Dang it! Can you post a picture for us?
 
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Thank you! I like the chrome pieces. I think the silver might clash a bit as it doesn't fully fit in with the color scheme. I still think I like the black wheels more. I think it'll really bring out the chrome pieces on the car much more. That's just my opinion though.
 
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IMO. If you like the chrome details on your clubbie then silver. Could add some silver decals for more accents.

Black is in style and will give you the black out look.
 
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Any time I see black wheels the first thing that comes to my mind is someone stole the poor sob's hub caps and he can't afford to replace them.
 
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My vote for silver R112 on black/ chrome trim.

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Which wheels should I buy

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Any time I see black wheels the first thing that comes to my mind is someone stole the poor sob's hub caps and he can't afford to replace them.
+1

Or I'm just old...
 
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Black wheels...
 
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Well black will look good, silver will be more distinguished, up to you.
 
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I'd go silver, keep an eye out they come up used for sale here and there.
 
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I'd go silver. If you want, get a can of black plasti-dip and paint one side of your existing wheels to see if you like the 'hidden wheel' look. You can easily remove the coating, it is like spray on rubber.

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