Show me your WHEELS!
#9652
05-02-2012, 06:56 AM
Motegi Racing SP10
Here's what the MOTEGI RACING SP10 wheels look like on a 2004 MINI Cooper JCW...
The wheels have a silver ring on the inside, which I was initially on the fence about - but now that they're installed, I think the "accent" gives the wheel a visual "pop" and highlights the spokes. A good thing, because with the very, flat black paint job, the wheels would end up looking like "black holes" - eliminating all of the detail.
The ride is smoother and less jarring, but with the lowered and stiffer suspension package, the car still tends to belly-flop over frost-heaves and other bumps. Not good where I live, since all the secondary roads could be used as 4x4 suspension tests.
We'll see how they hold up over time...
I use the original tires on my winter set since I want the extra weight and they're scratched to hell...my wife likes to parallel park using the Braille Method. =[
The wheels have a silver ring on the inside, which I was initially on the fence about - but now that they're installed, I think the "accent" gives the wheel a visual "pop" and highlights the spokes. A good thing, because with the very, flat black paint job, the wheels would end up looking like "black holes" - eliminating all of the detail.
The ride is smoother and less jarring, but with the lowered and stiffer suspension package, the car still tends to belly-flop over frost-heaves and other bumps. Not good where I live, since all the secondary roads could be used as 4x4 suspension tests.
We'll see how they hold up over time...
I use the original tires on my winter set since I want the extra weight and they're scratched to hell...my wife likes to parallel park using the Braille Method. =[
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#9654
05-03-2012, 02:22 PM
Bought some beautiful IForged 18 inch wheels on eBay and put em on the Mr. Beanmobile and they look mahvelous
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#9655
05-03-2012, 02:48 PM
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Any side pictures by chance? Love um!
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05-04-2012, 06:02 AM
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#9663
05-05-2012, 01:09 PM
dammit Alpha.... there isn't much that makes me envious in the MINI world anymore....
Except you. Hahah!
Well done.
#9664
05-05-2012, 07:04 PM
2nd Gear
ASA AR1 16x7
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT 195/55/16
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT 195/55/16
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#9665
05-05-2012, 08:06 PM
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For the money, the ASA's are a nice option. Not like you have to donate an organ for a full set. 
Although donating an organ for some of the wheels I've seen in this thread (Alpha) doesn't feel so crazy sometimes...
Although donating an organ for some of the wheels I've seen in this thread (Alpha) doesn't feel so crazy sometimes...
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mountainhorse (10-13-2019)
#9667
05-07-2012, 10:21 PM
17" Rennen International Zen Fuzion's
Finally decided on a wheel for the summer...more pics to come
#9669
05-08-2012, 11:23 AM
To reduce/eliminate the display issues folks are having, we'll be continuing this thread here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/229785-show-me-your-wheels-2-0-a.html
No worries, this thread will stay intact and stickied for easy browsing, but hopefully the new thread will load quicker and you'll know you're viewing the whole thread.
No worries, this thread will stay intact and stickied for easy browsing, but hopefully the new thread will load quicker and you'll know you're viewing the whole thread.
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