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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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Some mesh?

A color choice in the Axis 15x7 OG-San oldskool wheel to fit a MINI (after just red and gold were on the market):
http://wheelstudio.com/catalog/produ...f0b1c54588faf2


Too JDM looking for our European styling? Might look just right. . .

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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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BBS made wheels a lot like that too....as well as HTN. So it's not just JDM stylee....i think you could pull it off if you slammed your car and ran smaller tires.

It's a shame that they didnt come out in 15x8 like the other OG models did. I would be interested in seeing what the offsets are. On 7 inch wide wheels it's important. Look for somewhere from 30-35 i would think.....that should look good.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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JDM, euro, whatever you want to call it, that is hideous.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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My little fingers are hurting just thinking of keeping all the brake dust from sticking to all those nooks and crannies.

(Currently nursing an injured finger just from cleaning some standard wheels)
 
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 03:32 AM
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What minihune said. It will take an hour or more just to clean the wheels.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by davavd
What minihune said. It will take an hour or more just to clean the wheels.
Well, maybe not really an hour. I work fast. Ouch, my bad finger!

OK, one needs dedication for these wheels.

See
http://www.topoftheline.com/wheel-cleaners.html
and the secret secret super duper weapon...
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meg-x-1160.html

Hey, but this is not the wheel for owners that just drive and don't clean. Otherwise brake dust will collect and hurt the nice finish. Even powdercoated surfaces will have trouble. Black finish is nice with silver or polished lip.

Clean regularly with gentle enough products.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 04:33 AM
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The solution is Eagle One wheel cleaner. That's what keeps the wires on my wheels looking great.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by humcmcel
The solution is Eagle One wheel cleaner. That's what keeps the wires on my wheels looking great.

http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...sp?itemid=1003
However from the FAQ
Q. Why does All Wheel & Tire Cleaner say not to use on motorcycle wheels?

A. Finishes on motorcycle wheels, while being similar to automotive wheels, use a wide variety of finishes. Because of this, we have found that some are prone to staining. We have yet to determine which models and years have these finishes and would not want motorcycle owners to experience adverse effects by using a wheel cleaner that could stain them.
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I have polished rims with a mirror chrome-like finish and often I get staining that is very difficult to remove due to wheel cleaning products. I would have to test any product first.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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i didn't know octaneguy had is own wheel line.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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Definitely finger problematic.




Nice look though for $150 each. 15x7 4x100 et35 1" lip
 
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