Bluecoop, that pic really brings back the memories! I saw it in a wheel ad in a VERY old Car & Driver issue. That was before I was old enough to driver! Do you have that on your car?

 

Yes they are classic old skool wheels from Ronal and no I don't have them on my MINI.

 

At one time that was the cheapest 16" wheel Tirerack sold, I was thinking of getting one as a full sized spare for shawn. (It wouldn't suit him, it'd only be for use in emergencies.)

 

Also not really suited, Tristan is using the SSR Type-Cs this weekend for the track day.

 

Not sure how many 1st Gen's have the new JCW challenge wheels but here's mine. Previously had 18" Sportmax/XXR 502's.

 

When you order directly with me, its support NAM's advertizing costs, and compensates me directly - being on 100% commission I appreciate that!

Alex

 

I know they're OEM wheels, but those Challenge wheels look great IMHO. I'll have to run through this thread when I have some time and see if they appear on the R53 anywhere... though I agree that 18s are a bit much for most R53s. (Henry, if you're reading this, yours is one of the exceptions).

Alex is great - even if it's financially a wash, his advice is spot-on, good work.

 

Great, then I will be sure to order from you when I'm ready.... (shortly, got another track day coming up soon.)

Mark

 

MINI 5 Stars painted black (until I move up in wheel/tire size next summer)

 

Alex also takes good care of you after the sale. I've ordered two sets of tires and a set of wheels from him, and he has followed up with any concerns/issues/questions I had.

I would order from him even if it cost me a few extra bucks.

 

Summer wheels before:





Summer wheels after (now):



Wonder how many 1st Gen's have 2nd Gen Challenge wheels?


Winter wheels now:

 

looks good. you go through wheels and stripes like J.Lo goes through husbands.

 

Not many I'm sure but those look right at home on your MCS.

 

Breyton Race GTS-R 18"
Kuhmo KU31 215-35/R18

 

Those look great!

 

 

Finally, my turn. Enkei PKR 17" + BFG g-Force Sport 225/45ZR17 replacing stock 16" S-Winders with Goodyear runflats:

 

Man those wheels look great - how would you rate the difference so far going from 16" to 17" - keeping in mind you had runflats on there previously!

 

Too few miles yet to tell. Mixed to date. I think they are a little less noisy. Handling seems as good or better in turns (haven't really pushed it yet). I need to check air pressure in morning when tires are cold because my mileage seems to have dropped about 10%, but this could be me testing the tires

I think I am hyper sensitive to differences right now, so I'm trying to be cautious in my evaluation.

I did push them to 85 last night for a bit on the freeway and they seemed fine (for a while the "different" ride had me wondering if I had a tire slightly unbalanced).

I unfortunately had ordered them sight unseen (in terms of in person, only using the web based preview tool) and when I first saw them unmounted I was very afraid I would not like them. But on the car I do think they look good. Of course my wife is "Oh, those are them? If you like them, that's cool" -- a real positive endorsement

I did pick up my Slime kit with its compressor at Big Lots for $20, and I have the tire plug repair tool on order from Amazon.

But back to your question on 16" to 17", I think ditching run flats gives better ride and larger tires give worse ride = about the same ride, but different. Time will tell if this opinion changes.

 

you people and your 4x4 MINIs

drop it like its hot!

 

hahah agreed.

Wheelgap kills

 

dropped but not "slammed" :p

 

Motegi SP-10's (<-- got today) on 205/40/17's. Drop coming soon to eliminate that horrible wheel well gap!

 

LOL Just one set of stripes, and one set of wheels. The R112's are my summer's and the R98's are my winters, selling only the Sportmax

 

That is by far the hottest Mini I have ever seen...

That aero kit and those wheels...that is slick