Hello All,

I know that this has been discussed before, and apparently to no success. I've contacted Velocity Motoring again to inquire about wheels for the MINI. I have an R56, so I'm looking to organize a group buy for the following-

(4) wheels. 18" x 8.5"

Velocity told me that they would be willing to do custom bolt patterns for an order of 40 wheels (10 sets).

From the previous thread, I thought that I had seen at least 10 people interested. I wouldnt take the payment, everyone would pay Velocity on their own (so everyone knows I'm not skimming anything).

I'd just like to get these wheels on my mini with some help from the NAM community.

Please PM or respond if you are interested. If the interest is there, I'll let Velocity know and we'll start compiling a list.

Thanks!

 

I posted interest on the other thread, but I'm gonna have to pass this time around. I wouldn't be up for the 18" size. Gotta say, they'd look wicked on an R56.

 

18s huh? Hmmm, so are there specs as far as weight? Price? I MAY be interested, problem is, have never seen 18" CSL-style wheel on a MINI. THe one picture that was thrown around on the other thread was ok, but it didn't do much for me. Maybe because it was a 17" wheel??? I would like to see photos if possible.

 

what offset will you be using with an 8.5?


Unless the R56's have a lot more clearance than the earlier models....that's gonna be a hard size to run 18's in if you ever plan to lower the car.

 

Agreed...

 

I'd be interested if the fitment would work... 8.5 just seems too wide. I do appreciate you trying to get this going.

 

Well, doesnt look like we can get this going. I really wanted to.

8.5" with a 40offset should work (it is aggressive), but doesnt look like there will be 10people willing to do this. Its $699 for the set of 4 by the way.

 

I'm interested if they fit. Also is there a way to get a pic of them on a mini in 18" even if you photoshop one.

 

I found a pic of this from the previous thread.

I havent seen anyone firmly commit to doing so... so far, I'm the only one.

18 x 8.5" will fit with a 40 offset, but we can get whatever width/offset/size we want with the group buy. If we get 10 people, I was thinking that we'd get a group email together, anyone in SoCal area would all meet up at Velocity Motoring, and get this measured correctly and ordered with a consensus.

I think we could get a consensus now for 18", I'm open to the width and offset if we get 10 people together

So far looks like we have 4 people. Come on guys, (4) 18" wheels for $699 is a great deal.

 

If they where 17x7.5 or even 18x7.5, I think that they would be cool

I like the price too. No commitment from me yet - I am not sure I want 18's

 

18x8 with a +40 offset, maybe more aggressive, could work. With those wheels you need about as much of an aggressive offset as you can fit in order for the design itself to look right.

When you say 18x8.5 with an ET40 WILL work, how do you know this?

 

I am in the 714 area during the day, I have no problem calling by to check things out.

The only other issue is the weight - what do they weigh ?

Are they these -http://www.velocitymotoring.com/links/wheels-vb3.htm

If so 18x8.5 is 23.5lbs - I feel that this is too big and too heavy - see if you can get 18x7.5's

 

There is no way it will work unless you are running stock height, and even then it will rub like crazy.

at et 35, a 7 inch wheel is RIGHT at the edge of the fender. Any further and the wheel begins to poke out past the fender. The 18x8.5" with offset of 40 will poke out past that by 14mm. Now team that up with the massive size of an 18 inch wheel and you have nothing but rubbing.

18x8.5 will not work at offset of 40. Sorry. I also don't think you can go higher on the offset, it will begin to hit your struts or coilovers on the inside.

 

17x7.5" et35-40 would certainly be interesting...

 

Thanks for killing my idea Rally... lol.. I'm a sucker for 18s and this happens to be the same size as the wheel I'm looking at.

 

sorry bro....you could pull it off in the smaller sizes....but 18's are a different story due to their size.

 

Most certainly, that size has been done well. You just need to run 205/40's to ensure no rubbing. It looks great.....you could fit 17x8's with the right offset as well. But 18s and the wider width just doesn't work out together.

 

Nah.. 7.5s with some stretch

Oo...or go 7.5 up front and 8 out back...

 

and if you want poke too, just run 165's

 

Just out of curiosity, these are replicas we are talking about here right? If so, do we have any pictures of the actual set of 4 rims for $699. Not all replicas do a great job at replicating.

EDIT: Nevermind I just checked Velocity's site. The wheels look legit.

 

18" x 8.5" will not fit. Sorry, you guys are right.

I was looking at a different wheel (in case this doesnt work out), that goes 18 x 8.0 w/ 42 offset.

I wanted to get the most width I could, becuase that will help get the "concave" look. with the 8.5, it would be the front wheels of an M3. I like the rear wheel-look, but those are 9.5s

I felt the 17s would make the wheels lose its spoke "length" look.

As far as being legit, I think most of the BMW community who wanted CSL replicas, have purchased from these guys..

so, can we get a roll call of how many are committed?

 

maybe this pic will help get 10 people convinced

 

205's will certainly stretch on 7.5s....if you want the major stretch look, 195 will of course be better. 165 could be done....but it may be too much stretch for such a thin wheel.

I don't really dig the stretch unless the wheel is atleast 8 inches wide.

 

I am a buyer if the wheel is available in 17's...

 

I would also be intrigued if they were 17x7.5"