Ok guys and ladies im looking for some nice looking black 15inch rims to put on my mcs im not a fan of the bigger looking rims on the mini so you wonderful people think you can give me some ideas?

 

A good starting point is tirerack.com
They have a great configurator where you can see what the wheels will look like on your vehicle. this is a great tool (even if you want to buy elsewhere)

 

i looked on there and they wont let me see anything lower than a 16inch wheel

 

also check out Randy Webb's site...he has some good looking rims... http://store.webbmotorsports.com/ind...roducts_id=141

 

Black steel rims 15"x6.5" This look cannot be beat.


I need to take some new pictures of my car...This one is from late last summer.

 

in tirerack.com select a stock cooper instead of MCS

 

This tread deals with Rims so it is moved to Tires, Wheels and Brakes forum.

We need more information.

What suspension do you have? Any plans to lower?

What year MCS? Older MINIs have 12mm bolts, newer ones have 14mm bolts.

Newer MINIs have standard larger front brake calipers and not all 15" wheels will fit.

Do you want the rims to be black finished from the factory or are you willing to paint them or powdercoat if needed?

What is your budget? What about tires and budget for them?

What is your intended use? Street only or some performance driving- HPDE or track or autocross?

Tirerack has a few black finished 15" wheels.
(find them by searching for winter wheels for JCW MCS 2007 with TPMS)
Select 15" tire wheel combo then select wheels only.
Motegi Racing SX5 15x6.5" $99 low stock Black with machined lip
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheel..._bml_ci3_l.jpg
Motegi Racing SX7 15x6.5" $109 In stock Flat Black with machined lip
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheel...fbml_ci3_l.jpg
Motegi Racing SP10 15x7" $139 Low stock Hyper Black
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheel...0_hb_ci3_l.jpg
Motegi Track Traklite 15x6.5" $224 Low stock Flat Black Painted
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheel...lblk_ci3_l.jpg
Motegi Track Traklite 15x7" $232 Very Low stock Flat Black Painted

Search at Edgeracing.com and put in your year and model MCS
look at 15" wheels and black finish

Outmotoring.com has Team Dynamics rims that come in black finish that are good and 15".
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...ro-race_1.html
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...-pro-race.html
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...ro-race_2.html

Rota wheels come in many sizes and widths and black flat or glossy finish and some with polished lip. Start with 15x7 with +38mm offset is good.
Some designs are light, most are about $500 per set of four delivered.
http://18racing.com/wheels.html

 

I've been thinking about black rims for a while. I have 15" wheels now so I've looked around too. In the end what might make the difference to me (besides looking good) are what will work with 14mm lugs and will play nicely with the TPMS. I won't be lowering.

One suggestion I have is to photograph your car from the side and put it in Photoshop and try different wheels on layers. You'll be surprised what you think works and what doesn't when you see them on your car turning the layers off and on.

My favorite "today" is the Rota Slipstream. Although the RB in Flat Black would be nice too.

 

thanks for all the help you guys i think im gonna go with the motegi track lites the flat black ones

 

O question i see the size difference of years minihune put i have a 2004 MCS 15 should fit right ?.....(for a autox setup)