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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 10:18 AM
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I am looking for some wheels for my Mini.
But I am not sure what I want yet.
I would love to see the different types people have chosen.
Nothing sells a wheel like seeing it on the car.

I am looking for a sweet 17" wheel.
Be sure to tell us what kind of wheels they are.
Has anyone put 18" wheels on & used lowered springs?
 
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 10:33 AM
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RS Racing F1 in Hyperblack...



 
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 10:43 AM
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Anything to show off this vehicle...

Prodrive P1's by OZ Racing - 17"


 
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 10:58 AM
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Katana 17 x7
Kumhos 215/40/17




 
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 11:13 AM
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 11:21 AM
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 11:24 AM
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nice wheels
 
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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>>Phobol
>>nice wheels

I agree!
But we have the same color combo, so I can't get those wheels.
But honestly, I was looking at something close to them.
Are those the OZ Racing Superleggra in 17" size?

I love the white OZ Prodrive on dandp.

Does anyone know what thosee rims were on the silver MINI project vehicle in the gallery?
 
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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Yep, those are OZ F1 17". You can get those weels, you're far enough for us not to be confused..:smile: Unless I'll take a drive to AZ...


 
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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Moving this to Wheel and Tire section for more response :smile:

 
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 05:28 PM
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Hey, help us choose by posting both your wheel and tire spec's and if your car is lowered. I still can't choose between 205/45/17 and 215/45/17 and 215/40/17... 16" 17". Some cars look funny with certain combinations and other look great. It's hard to deciede unless you see the combination on a car. Thanks for your pics!
 
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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My IB/W MC above is lowered with H&R springs.

Tires are Yokohama Parada Spec2 in 205/45/17
 
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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>>Anything to show off this vehicle...
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>>Prodrive P1's by OZ Racing - 17"
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 06:34 AM
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Actually, the Prodrives do come with centercaps. Wheels are still available at Tirerack for $149 each.



Or were you referring to MINI centercaps?

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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 08:53 AM
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This is the only picture I have with my SSR Comps 16 X 7 (anthricite) with the H-Sports. Not a great shot of my wheels, but here's my soapy MINI being pampered by pretty girls at a fund raising car wash in Raleigh.


 
Old Jun 19, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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HARMINI, you've got me thinking ...... those Comps look awful good :smile: :smile: !!!

Best Regards,
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 10:03 AM
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Not sure if you can see the pic clearly, not real familiar as to making it larger.

18 x 7.5 45 offset Konig Holes (18lbs), 215/35/18 Parada Spec 2 tires

Lowering hopefully this weekend with H-sport springs and Koni shocks, lower rear control arms, if time permits.


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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 10:04 AM
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oops, too large. Sorry

 
Old Jun 20, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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see RSpeed got them their
 
Old Jun 20, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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ASA J5s in 7.5 x 18


 
Old Jun 21, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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FLIK WASP 18x7.5 ET 45 Toyo Proxes FS1
 
Old Jun 21, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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See RSpeed for Detail, but I get lots of looks.
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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i have 18 and it is lowerd no problem
 
Old Jun 21, 2003 | 02:46 PM
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Don't have them yet I just ordered them from my friend....

 
Old Jul 10, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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Hey Dandp, any idea if you can fit brembo GT brakes in there or would you have to use some spacers? I think those are the best looking set of wheels around especially if you have a darker color and a white roof! Really stand out yet not too over the top. Thanks -bk
 



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