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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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Just replaced my R93 Rocket 5-spokes with 15-inch Konig Rewinds. The tires are Kumho Ecsta 195/60/15. I love the look, didn't gain any weight in the wheels and the ride is still real smooth.

 
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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Nice Wheel Jack

Classic look
 
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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A few weeks ago I picked up a set of Rota Sub-zeros (16 x 7) in Royal Steel Grey w/ Falken FK-452 tires. Love them so far. Here's a couple of pics. Next mods are to get some better looking lugs, paint the calipers, and do something about the rusty rotor hubs. Enjoy.



 

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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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Here are my Newly installed Web Spokes on my OEM minus Cooper S

 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by vdubdoug
Here are my Newly installed Web Spokes on my OEM minus Cooper S

*sob* i want... web spokes.... :(

seriously though, looks great!
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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I've tried to add image - just not working - so view my gallery. I just posted it there.
 
Old Apr 26, 2007 | 05:48 AM
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here you go, Nay's Mini



 
Old Apr 26, 2007 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ca$per
here you go, Nay's Mini



Those look great. What type are they?
 
Old Apr 26, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Thanks so much Ca$per!!!

Jay,
They are 215/40/17X7 Nitto Neogen on PIAA Sport Mesh - Hyper Black
 
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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I've had these stacked in my closet for over a year, I finally got rubber on them yesterday. They are BSA 335, 17x7, 40 offset with 215/45/17 Cooper Zeon 2XS tires...



...a couple things about these wheels, I was originally looking on some UK wheel sites and found them under the name Wolfrace S33 or Streetfighter...
http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/Wo...17_Special.php

now it has another name under the Wolfrace Asia-Tec line, the Fuji...
http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/produ...eria=&PT_ID=67
but I didn't want the 8 stud fitment, too many holes.

I found these on eBay listed as BSA 335...
http://www.bsa.com.my/web/wheels/335.htm

...I got them for $168 plus $100 to ship, not bad for 4 wheels.
They are definitley a few pounds lighter than the Webspokes i've been running.
 

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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by PARTSMAN
...I got them for $168 plus $100 to ship, not bad for 4 wheels.
Holy Moly! $168?? For all four wheels? And they're lighter than the webspokes? Score! They look great!
 
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jaynicholson
Those look great. What type are they?
i believe they are piaa sportmesh~
 
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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nice

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sold the LM's








LOVIN' THE TIME ATTACKS ON THE CAR!!! LOOKS AWESOME. THINKING OF GETTING SOME GOLD GRAM LIGHTS BUT DUNNO IF IT'LL LOOK GOOD IN THE CAR. I HAVE AN ASTRO BLACK WITH WHITE TOP...OR MAYBE I SHOULD GET TIME ATTACKS WITH BLUE POLISHED LIP

HOW MUCH DID U PAY FOR THOSE AND WHAT SIZE OF THE WHEELS AND TIRES?
 
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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I know these are 17's with 215/45 but for some reason they look really, I dunno, "big" on the Mini. Are the Coopers a "big" 215/45? maybe it's the rims. I was considering 215/45 for my BBS's but based on the pic I may stick with 205/45s... any rubbing? They do fill out the fenders...
 

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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by phaedrus
Holy Moly! $168?? For all four wheels? And they're lighter than the webspokes? Score! They look great!
Thanks, i'm just glad I found them here instead of the UK.

Originally Posted by DixonL2
I know these are 17's with 215/45 but for some reason they look really, I dunno, "big" on the Mini. Are the Coopers a "big" 215/45? maybe it's the rims. I was considering 215/45 for my BBS's but based on the pic I may stick with 205/45s... any rubbing? They do fill out the fenders...
I hear what you're saying about a "big" 215/45. Honestly, I don't know as I haven't really compared it to other MINIs running the same size tire in a different brand. I'm sure there are pics in this thread you could look at and see different 215/45s.

They do fill up the fenders, which I like. I had a tiny little rub the other day from the rear when I drove over an expansion joint that dipped, other than that, no rubbing under normal street driving.
 
Old May 1, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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Okay, yes, I posted a photo of my wheels way back, but I just got my car back after 2+ months of being at the body shop (accident), so I thought it deserved another posting. Yummy 17x8 ET40 Compomotives w/215/45 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s. Just had Hawk ceramic pads installed to keep the white wheels, well, more white. Glad winter is over...



 
Old May 1, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MisterDangerPants
That is one sweet Cooper! Those wheels look great(and yummy).
You'll really appreciate the Hawk Ceramics when you can wash your wheels with the car, instead of every other day.
 
Old May 2, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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Dad's second set: 17x7s ADR... (forgot the exact name, sorry)...





Later,
Leo.
 
Old May 2, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Leo, looks nice. When is he gonna drop that badboy?

Lilcandygirl, Time Attacks is the color, you do know that right? Those TE37's were a limited custom run, they don't make that size...
 
Old May 2, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
Lilcandygirl, Time Attacks is the color, you do know that right? Those TE37's were a limited custom run, they don't make that size...
Rota is making exact replicas now though
 
Old May 2, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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The new shoes

Here's mine.
 
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Old May 2, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
Rota is making exact replicas now though
Replica's, yuck.. hahahah j/k.. gonna go look them up now brb... I see the Rota Grid's but I don't see the Time Attack color option...
 

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Old May 2, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
Replica's, yuck.. hahahah j/k.. gonna go look them up now brb... I see the Rota Grid's but I don't see the Time Attack color option...
my bad....they were konigs

yah i dont condone replicas....just throwing the information out there for others

time attack heliums


and the countersteers
 
Old May 2, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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Those aren't true time attacks though. The "lip" painted there isn't even the outermost lip that Volk paints. The Rota time attack color is better lol..
 
Old May 2, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
Those aren't true time attacks though. The "lip" painted there isn't even the outermost lip that Volk paints. The Rota time attack color is better lol..

obviously....they're just replicas
 



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