Show me your WHEELS!
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big wheels
Well, since you asked...
I don't care for them. And I'd NEVER buy a no-name wheel from Ebay, even if the seller has a very good satisfaction score, as this one does. How much do these weigh? The mere fact that they don't include this info is a baaad sign. Where are they made? If they ain't Chinese, I'll eat my airedale.
Lastly, are you sure you want 18's? If so, why? The whole "bigger is better" thing is a myth, unless it's better looking to YOU. Your wheels will be heavier (especially cheaper ones), your sidewalls will be shorter, your car won't handle, brake, or ride as well as on a smaller wheel, etc. Personally, I'd never go bigger than 17's on a Mini (and that's what I wound up with), and was seriously considering going 16's. Food for thought.
I don't care for them. And I'd NEVER buy a no-name wheel from Ebay, even if the seller has a very good satisfaction score, as this one does. How much do these weigh? The mere fact that they don't include this info is a baaad sign. Where are they made? If they ain't Chinese, I'll eat my airedale.
Lastly, are you sure you want 18's? If so, why? The whole "bigger is better" thing is a myth, unless it's better looking to YOU. Your wheels will be heavier (especially cheaper ones), your sidewalls will be shorter, your car won't handle, brake, or ride as well as on a smaller wheel, etc. Personally, I'd never go bigger than 17's on a Mini (and that's what I wound up with), and was seriously considering going 16's. Food for thought.
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wheels
thanks for the feedback- yes, it's time for a different style look...so i thought these would do the trick
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From: Queens, NY
Hey thanks for looking at the listing and really giving me a honest opinion. I'm mostly getting these because of looks. but you really have some good points on the benefits of smaller wheels. They are made in America but they are heavier then stock, at about 35 pounds or so. thanks again!
DON'T DO IT!
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From: Vancouver, WA
+1!!
No way I'd put 35# wheels on a MINI!!
I put 18.2# on replacing my OEM 22#er's, it is a huge difference, quiter, more responsive and much much better L@@KING!!
With the 35# wheels I think you'd loose fuel mpg's as well, your handling is going to be way off, I just don't thing it's a good idea anyway you L@@K at it??!!
No way I'd put 35# wheels on a MINI!!
I put 18.2# on replacing my OEM 22#er's, it is a huge difference, quiter, more responsive and much much better L@@KING!!
With the 35# wheels I think you'd loose fuel mpg's as well, your handling is going to be way off, I just don't thing it's a good idea anyway you L@@K at it??!!
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From: Jersey
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From: Memphis, TN
Tire pressures
Hey guys- just got new rubber for my dailies and went up a size from the OEM 175/65/15 on my 2006 Justa. Now I'm running 195/60/15 Michelin Pilot Exalto AS. Love them, by the way - soft, quiet, and handle great!
Now I'm not sure what my pressures should be, though. Specs in my door are for the original 175 size, and call for 30#. Any ideas? Thanks!
Now I'm not sure what my pressures should be, though. Specs in my door are for the original 175 size, and call for 30#. Any ideas? Thanks!
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From: San Francisco Bay Area
Tire Pressure
You may want to add two pounds more in the front and the rear should be fine.
I've done that with my 205/50/16 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE 2's to help with the softer sidewalls and rain-grooving in the highways.
For example, to the best of my memory, the OEM air pressures are listed as:
(175/65) 15 inch = 30
(195/55) 16 inch = 33
(205/45) 17 inch = 35
Hope this helps...
I've done that with my 205/50/16 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE 2's to help with the softer sidewalls and rain-grooving in the highways.
For example, to the best of my memory, the OEM air pressures are listed as:
(175/65) 15 inch = 30
(195/55) 16 inch = 33
(205/45) 17 inch = 35
Hope this helps...
