why are you always negative, always opposed to people, if you think it is cool, no way buddy, you are irritating. Let me tell you something, I get enough performance to keep up with lot of big boys on my 18s, it is the heart, not the machine. So move on and leave people alone, how many times do I have to say:

to each his own.....

and if you want to carry this on, please send pms, because you are jacking this thread, it is going sideways

 

I really don't understand why RALLYMINI and I are being called haters. All we have said is that we don't like the way larger rims look on MINIs. That is my opinion. Others have said they don't like the way smaller rims look and that is their opinion. Now there really is no need for people calling each other haters.

15s would be perfectly fine for daily driving. The Cooper comes standard with 15s and I've actually driven one. They aren't that bad at all. You might even get quicker acceleration, a better ride, and not have to worry about scraping your rims up.

 

I think that's a sweet lookin ride.Those are BBS rims right?

 

My white 16s.:gri n:

 

To each his own is right. I'm with you (and I'm movin to Texas soon! (6 months?))

 

Yes, the 15" wheels on the Euro Styles East ride are BBS. They recently sold them. Don't know what they're going with now.

 

You seem to think that me and weezer are making some big deal or something. But you seem to be the only one bothered by us. I dont have the same taste as you. That doesnt mean you are wrong by anymeans.

Some help for everyone to understand 15's:

Performance:
-You are able to run smaller diameter tires which help with gearing (kills top speed but helps acceleration). It also lowers center of gravity. And last but certainly not least, it keeps ths sidewall short which helps with handling. The one con of running 15s is that the sidewall is super tall with stock sized tires, but you can keep low-profile tires on there.

-weight: many times they weigh way less than bigger wheels. The weight is also distributed much closer to the center of the wheel which helps with acceleration.

I have had aftermarket 15s,16s,and 17s. And i can tell you the performance was best for my driving with the 15s. Granted i AM driving on low-pro high-performance summer tires....but they CERTAINLY dont hinder daily driving.

Of course to each his own....thats what I have been saying. You voiced your opinion, i voiced my opinion. Neither of us are right. So how am I the one being targeted as the hater?

 

and i think 19's belongs on my G35C. ur car looks good. you're not
going to mod your MC?

 

i think i had enough of this, everybody is right, that is my last statement



ken,

and 20s belong my truck, how about them apples buddy????

 

so berky, how do you like your Proxes? any recommendations or suggestions
for those 18's for future reference?

 

yesterday was the real test for the tires, it was raining and i was on the highway cruising 80-85, perfect grip, and last night me and my wife went on a late night spirited drive, wet roads, excellent grip, the only thing that comes to my mind that is negative is the noise, it is not quite. Overall, for the price, I like them.

 

cool! well, noise is just part of performance oriented tires so no biggie
right? my tires are pretty noisy and so are the factory SP9000DSST's.

wish those ASA mesh17's tirerack sells were in athrasite/gunmetal color like
the Flik and not just a plain ol' gloss black. mesh type wheels look good
on the MCS.

 

Thanks. I have done a few things to the MC - exhaust, intake, and a lot of cosmetic mods. But sadly it has to be sold to pay for the MCS.

Its embarassing to look back and see how other peoples negative opinions got under my skin and made me respond in the same childish way. I would love to just delete my lawnmower comment, but that wouldnt be fair (I was trying to be funny anyways). If other people kept their negative opinions to themselves then this wouldnt be a problem, but I should have been the bigger man and let the negative ones look bad without joining them.

Maybe I will put square wheels on my car. That would really get peoples panties in a bundle. Or maybe triangles.

 

My comment about anything bigger than 17s belonging on trucks was a joke in response to your lawnmower comment.It's amazing how riled up people get here.

 

And that was in response to this one:

See how one negative comment, especially pointed at a proud MINI owner, can make everyone argue instead of being nice and productive. One rotten egg spoils the whole bunch. Haters stay home. Unless you are at home and that is why you are on NAM. Whatever.

You should see what happens when someone says something mean about one of my dogs. Especially my 3-legged 3 pound chihuahua named Monster. Daddy's little girl. Then I get riled up.

Alright, I am officially out of this thread too. To much bitchin, not enough wheels.

 

Just to get things back on track so I can see some cool wheels, here is a picture of my s lites (ha,ha).

 

I think the 19" look good on your ride, not that 18" would look small but the 19" on the Oriciari kit suits much better then if it would've been stock.

 

Thanks. Agreed. I have seen a few with 19's and it did look a little off, but am happy with mine, thanks to those crazy Italians who make the Orciari.

 

Definitely. The Orciari screams for wheels like that. Looks good

 

 

The response I was expecting.

 

Rotten egg? hahaa. My opinion is a negative comment, interesting. Sorry to "rile" everyone up, I know how easily feelings are hurt. Why are you worried about what I say? I don't like the body kit on you're car, does that make you mad. Well it shouldn't. Do you mod you're car to please others? I hope not.

Don't shead a tear because I have other ideas then you. I know it's a difficult concept to grasp but people do have different vues on things. Don't take it so personal, this is supposed to be all out of fun. Isn't that why we do this in the first place?

 

and a bad tire size selection, 205/15/15s??? check this out:

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit

compare 205/45/17s to 205/50/15s, you will see how much off it is

 

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showgallery.php/cat/586

 

Some wheels my style.