I agree, I think they look great how they are. Keeping silver wheels clean is an absolute nightmare with MINI brake dust, I wouldn't want to even think of doing the same with white.

I also think the black is much more sleek and stealthy looking.

 

Go with the white, but suggest you change to a low-dust set of aftermarket brake pads to mitigate brake-dust issues with the OEM pads.

 

id say leave it the way it is . your mini looks great like that and im with everybody else when it comes to keeping white clean. it just cant be done unless you clean them everyday.

 

They should be done at the powdercoater today or tomorrow. I went white, and I know I have my work cut out for me with the white. But, I think it will give it the BAM factor. I also bought wheel armor, and will switch to a low dust pad. Thanks for your input everyone, and I will post pics soon. Getting my car back from the body shop today, having the new stripes put on tomorrow, and getting my wheels on by the end of the week.

 

Oh by the way, keeping the Astro Black clean is a project in itself. So the white wheels will just go right along with the color!

 

I'd paint them white. Not to thread hijack, but where does one go to get wheels powder coated? Can the dealer do this or a body shop? I was test driving a Mini yesterday and really liked the look of white wheels. Got home, hopped on the Mini Configurator, and found almost no white wheels.

 

I just found a powdercoating shop here in Salt Lake. Actually with some help from one of the MINI Utah club members! They look amazing. I just need to get them mounted.

 

Here is a Comparison Pic. I LOVE the white!

 

 

What y'all think?

 

I like the new stripe, headlights, and the white wheels. Turned out very well...

 

Wow .. I think, this is my personal favorite r56!! You did great !! More pics!

 

I will post more pics soon. I have a few more here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=134901