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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mtbang
Stock Wheels

I dig!
 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by UKCoopeR
HOTNESS!!!!!

Anyone know the tire sizes he's running on that set up?
Thanks
 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Getzmini
Anyone know the tire sizes he's running on that set up?
Thanks
205/40/16 I don't like the sidewall ratio, switching to something meatier with less stretch soon.
 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by glnr13
another view so you can see how much wider the arches are:
Interesting. How was that done? Fiberglass?

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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Mach V Dan
Interesting. How was that done? Fiberglass?

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mhw arches, fiberglass.
 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Black Rota RBs...


















 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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Looks great Tata Steve!

I've been seeing that down pointing arrow decal on MINIs...what does it mean?
 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by C H I C K L E T
I've been seeing that down pointing arrow decal on MINIs...what does it mean?
It's the logo for the forum, www.motoringunderground.com .
 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Thanks Rally!!!
 
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 04:27 AM
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matching Blue

Pics of my new Rota SVN
 
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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matching Blue

Pics of my new Rota SVN
 
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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matching Blue

Pics of my new Rota SVNs
 
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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holy triple post batman!
 
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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looks good, now drop it like its hot!!!
 
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by TOPLABDOG
Pics of my new Rota SVNs
More STL folks, cool! So did you have to special order those in blue or have them painted to match? Interesting looking wheel too, I like.
 
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by glnr13
1. no options outside of 15"/16"
2. the offset on these wheels will make it difficult for your average mini to fit well.
How did you get these to fit? More details and pics pls.
 
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by tobats
How did you get these to fit? More details and pics pls.
wide arches
 
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tobats
How did you get these to fit? More details and pics pls.
Maybe if you ask really nice he will post his link to motoring underground.
 
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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just wanted to refres
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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that looks really good glnr13, that is one of the nicest minis i seen (ignoring the front fender haha)
 
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MC 2
just wanted to refres
we can't see your wheels

Originally Posted by crazyaboutmini
that looks really good glnr13, that is one of the nicest minis i seen (ignoring the front fender haha)
thanks
 
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by glnr13

So you think a 205/45 will be better. Plus why aren't you running the center caps? To big and ugly??


I'm thinking of buying these next week..
Thanks

 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by glnr13
I think it looks perfect. Makes a MINI look like a... well... MINI again. Not some modern racer. I'm stuck with running 17's on my JCW. :(
 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Getzmini
So you think a 205/45 will be better. Plus why aren't you running the center caps? To big and ugly??
yeah, the centercaps are ugly.

i'm planning on going to 225/45/16 for a meaty motorsports look. the stretched tire thing doesnt work for my tastes.
 



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