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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Looking For Some Bling

I just ordered my mini with the basic 16" wheels with the intent to use them only during the winter months. For rest of the year, I'd like to have some bright shiny chrome wheels.

Most of what I've seen so far doesn't have the 'bling' that I'm looking for.

I'm looking for some pics of 17" or 18" chrome wheels to help make a decision.

Got any??
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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Try Edge Racing and TireRack
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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check the wheels, tires and brakes section.

Personally im not a fan of chrome but to each their own.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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^Same here. Given the amount of chrome on the MINI, it may tie in well though.

I can't recall seeing any aftermarket chrome wheels on a MINI, just OEM ones... That said, I'm sure they're out there.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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Also checkout www.wheelenvizio.com
One of my customers (American Tire Distributors) runs this site...
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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This is easy.....go to your Mini Accessory dealer & get some valve stem caps in checkboard b&w, sharp & $17. njp
 
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
Also checkout www.wheelenvizio.com
One of my customers (American Tire Distributors) runs this site...
Looks like a cool site, but they don't list the mini on it.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Wire wheels were just the bling I needed. I kept the stock rims with all season radials for cold weather and performance 3 season tires on the wire wheels.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by atit2d
Looks like a cool site, but they don't list the mini on it.
Uh, wrong. MINI is on there...

ahhhh.... 2007's aren't yet... but try 2006...

Coopers only - no MCS - but still cool.
 
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