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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Does anyone know if the yellow Rota RB wheels look good on a Mellow Yellow MCS? Do they match Melllow Yellow?

Also, can anyone share any pictures of Rota RB or Rota JSPA wheels on their Mini?

I'm getting ready to make a purchase real soon. Any friendly advice would be great. Many thanks.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Mine are gunmetal so I don't know how much they'll help you, but since you asked.











I absolutely love these wheels. Relatively lightweight, great and classic look, and they're holding up quite well on the treacherous roads we have around here.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Never seen the yellow ones.



 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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I doubt they would match and even if they did imagine how the color would change with a bit of black brake dust
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Great advice. I'm leaning toward those rb's. Forgot about the brake dust. Good point. Thanks. Other views?

I can't wait to pull off the snows!!
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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I was thinking about doing the same thing with the Royal blue & my Lightning blue mcs, ended up going with the silver.
I also purchased some wheel wax/guard from detailers paradise to help with the brake dust


they're such nice looking wheels, I think getting them colored darker just wouldn't show off their shape.
 

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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Do 17 in wheels work?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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Do 17 in wheels work?
No, they just lay about the house and refuse to go out for job interviews.

Look at Msteadman's post. They are 17".
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Robin Casady
No, they just lay about the house and refuse to go out for job interviews.

Look at Msteadman's post. They are 17".
Ha Ha. Good to know. These are my favorite after market wheels that don't break the bank.

I wonder what they would look like if you color matched them to Chili Red and leave the lip silver. Something to ponder.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 04:03 AM
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Anyone have these on a BRG MCS?
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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Good looking wheels guys. When I wear out my runflats would like to replace the wheels & tires with these. Where is the best place to order them?
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Would MINI center caps fit?
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainCradicles
Would MINI center caps fit?
The OEM wheel centercaps are 2" dia. The Rota RB are 1.75". I had Aesthetic Creations make some 1.75" dia. custom caps for me.


 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by NashvilleMiniStan
Good looking wheels guys. When I wear out my runflats would like to replace the wheels & tires with these. Where is the best place to order them?
I got mine from Mach V Motorsports in VA. Awesome buying experience.
 
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