Show me your WHEELS!
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From: Silver Spring, MD
Originally Posted by golden_child
searching their site I found another pic.
Originally Posted by JP Money
Mr/Ms/Mrs. Golden_child:
Do you know the off set of those kick *** wheels? (Oh and if you really didn't want to let anyone know who makes 'em, you wouldn't have linked the image from their website. You should have uploaded the pics to your NAM gallery and linked them from there. Just pointing that small thing out b/c I wasn't sure if you were serious or not.
Not trying to be difficult either, just helpful. 
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Do you know the off set of those kick *** wheels? (Oh and if you really didn't want to let anyone know who makes 'em, you wouldn't have linked the image from their website. You should have uploaded the pics to your NAM gallery and linked them from there. Just pointing that small thing out b/c I wasn't sure if you were serious or not.
Not trying to be difficult either, just helpful. )Oh, I like the wheel itself I was just bummed about the marketing of the MINI product w/ the BMW center cap. Yeah, yeah, I know BMW owns and makes parts for the MINI, and they share a good amount of parts. But, is there not a line where BMW is BMW and MINI is MINI. Especially if you are MINI after market parts boutique?
Here is a dumb example. If you/I buy a dodge (Diamler/Chrysler), would you buy wheels with Mercedes center caps? Or if you were an after market seller of dodge products would you sell Mercedes marked wheels to dodge owners?
Don't get me wrong I love BMW's. I just think the line is skewed in that, do we drive BMW's or not? Do they share components? yes. But the engine was also a joint venture between BMW and Diamler/Chrysler. So do I drive a Merc/Dodge/Chrysler? no. Did I buy my MINI from a BMW dealership? Well, sort of. OK, yes. But on the MINI side. Can I buy BMW wheels for my MINI? no. They are all five Lug. Would I anyway, If I could? no. Why? I drive a MINI.
Like I stated just a moment ago I like the wheels. I just wouldn't pay extra for that center cap.
So now I am completely confused? What do I drive?
Sorry about going a little off topic.
Originally Posted by AprilWhine
Bet no one else has these wheels:
Now can I see one with the teddy bear wheels
Originally Posted by golden_child
Oh, I like the wheel itself I was just bummed about the marketing of the MINI product w/ the BMW center cap. Yeah, yeah, I know BMW owns and makes parts for the MINI, and they share a good amount of parts. But, is there not a line where BMW is BMW and MINI is MINI. Especially if you are MINI after market parts boutique?
Here is a dumb example. If you/I buy a dodge (Diamler/Chrysler), would you buy wheels with Mercedes center caps? Or if you were an after market seller of dodge products would you sell Mercedes marked wheels to dodge owners?
Don't get me wrong I love BMW's. I just think the line is skewed in that, do we drive BMW's or not? Do they share components? yes. But the engine was also a joint venture between BMW and Diamler/Chrysler. So do I drive a Merc/Dodge/Chrysler? no. Did I buy my MINI from a BMW dealership? Well, sort of. OK, yes. But on the MINI side. Can I buy BMW wheels for my MINI? no. They are all five Lug. Would I anyway, If I could? no. Why? I drive a MINI.
Like I stated just a moment ago I like the wheels. I just wouldn't pay extra for that center cap.
So now I am completely confused? What do I drive?
Sorry about going a little off topic.
Oh and those wheels work perfectly with that car.
Now can I see one with the teddy bear wheels
Here is a dumb example. If you/I buy a dodge (Diamler/Chrysler), would you buy wheels with Mercedes center caps? Or if you were an after market seller of dodge products would you sell Mercedes marked wheels to dodge owners?
Don't get me wrong I love BMW's. I just think the line is skewed in that, do we drive BMW's or not? Do they share components? yes. But the engine was also a joint venture between BMW and Diamler/Chrysler. So do I drive a Merc/Dodge/Chrysler? no. Did I buy my MINI from a BMW dealership? Well, sort of. OK, yes. But on the MINI side. Can I buy BMW wheels for my MINI? no. They are all five Lug. Would I anyway, If I could? no. Why? I drive a MINI.
Like I stated just a moment ago I like the wheels. I just wouldn't pay extra for that center cap.
So now I am completely confused? What do I drive?
Sorry about going a little off topic.
Oh and those wheels work perfectly with that car.
Now can I see one with the teddy bear wheels
On Topic:
The teddy bear wheels are cute, but it has to be painted for the full effect. Wagnbat, I love those wheels, I bet when you're rolling they look stunning. And XAlfa, nothing against your whip, but those are very bling-bling. They have to be 20's b/c of how small they make the brakes look. Actually to be honest, I thought they were photoshopped on there, but after looking at the brakes they kinda don't look it as much, but they still do at the same time. Confused? I am b/c I can't decide.
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From: Westchester, NY
Your right about that jpmoney! i loved the m3 competition wheels as soon as I saw em on a poster in the dealer! Check out the ACE Arius wheels, they look very similar to them...I wud get em and powder coat em gloss black to fit the theme of my ride!
here goes another piaa set...in 7.5X17's
in gunmetal
Originally Posted by Mini Works
PIAA FR-7 Wheel 17X7 2 Piece wheel 17 Lbs.
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From: Miami, Fl
Originally Posted by WAcooperS
Im sorry if I missed theis part of the thread but I was wondering how important locking lug nuts where to everyone? should I be worried about my wheels? should I pick up some locking nuts?
I'll post pics later to show you why i now run BMW wheel locks.
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From: MA
Finally the wait is over. Bought Wheels in December, Tires in early March and now this April Fool has finally got them on the car! Good news, I like 'em. Bad news is, its pretty clear the car needs to be lowered at least an inch or more. Thanks to Annette etal for pointing me to the location of the, ala the Cult, lug removal machine.
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From: West Coast, USA
[quote=JP Money] If I could get some Competition Package M3 wheels in a MINI size and offset, I would buy them in a heartbeat.Now, the BMW cap would definately be replaced with a MINI one, but those are some sexy wheels:
I'm looking at the photo, and those wheels look remarkably like my (ICW Racing) 73H Omegas... (<http://icwracing.com/wheel.php?wnum=12>)
Either those are nice BMW Center Caps, a good photoshop job, or apparently I like the BMW style and didn't even realize it... any input from the masses?
PS: (I just read a previous post that said "please post specs..")
16" ICW Racing 73H Omegas,
TOYO Proxie TPT 205/50R16 87V
PSS: from a debate with a co-worker: do wheels & tires count as "mods"?
I'm looking at the photo, and those wheels look remarkably like my (ICW Racing) 73H Omegas... (<http://icwracing.com/wheel.php?wnum=12>)
Either those are nice BMW Center Caps, a good photoshop job, or apparently I like the BMW style and didn't even realize it... any input from the masses?
PS: (I just read a previous post that said "please post specs..")
16" ICW Racing 73H Omegas,
TOYO Proxie TPT 205/50R16 87V
PSS: from a debate with a co-worker: do wheels & tires count as "mods"?
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From: Miami, Fl
Originally Posted by WAcooperS
Im sorry if I missed theis part of the thread but I was wondering how important locking lug nuts where to everyone? should I be worried about my wheels? should I pick up some locking nuts?
I walked out and found my car like this as i was trying to go to work......
Don't know what else to say.....
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From: West Coast, USA
Originally Posted by Thameth
You never want THIS to happen.....
Your photo sent a shiver down my spine! My wheels aren't "all that", but I think the price of lug-locks is a lot cheaper than the 5-10years I'd get for aggravated assault. Thanks for the non-subtle reminder.
//oo\\
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From: Miami, Fl
Originally Posted by miniraider
that realy sucks man....
usualy where you buy rims and tires they through in the locks for free...
hope that your insurance coverd it.
usualy where you buy rims and tires they through in the locks for free...
hope that your insurance coverd it.