You know the kind of wheels that usually comes with cars that don't have a lot of options. They are all black, mostly solid. They usually come with hubcaps. I am looking for a wheel like this for my MCS. I would prefer to keep the 17" size, maybe go with a little wider width. I would like to keep the price as low as possible too. Thanks for the help in advance...

 

So you want some hollies/steelies as I call them, from an aftermarket company in 17in? I dont think you'll have much luck, but look at weld racing. They dont do black I think, but they do have alot of wheels that seem to be what you are looking for.

Hope that helped. Good Luck.

 

>>You know the kind of wheels that usually comes with cars that don't have a lot of options. They are all black, mostly solid. They usually come with hubcaps. I am looking for a wheel like this for my MCS. I would prefer to keep the 17" size, maybe go with a little wider width. I would like to keep the price as low as possible too. Thanks for the help in advance...


Look at REV wheels, Arospeed wheels & and Flick wheels.
They all..... have some black wheels in their selection.

BTW I got some guy out on LI to powdercoat my ROH wheels to solid black gloss for only $40/each
I'll have em back soon,, and let you know what they look like.

Peace,
D

 

The reason I am interested in the wheels I mentioned is because I don't have the money to buy alloy wheels. Plus I think the other ones would go well with the car.

 

I mean something like this...where the rim is only like $50...yeah, I know, I am cheap...

 

I have a set of American Racing wheels on my Land Rover that were about $55 each. Perhaps they have a version that might work well for you.

Have you considered having your current wheels powdercoated black? That way you would get to keep the original alloys, have higher quality rims than steel ones, and you'd have a unique new mod.

You might find that the powdercoating is cheaper than buying a whole new set of wheels.

Anyway, it is just a thought.

 

I never thought of that. I would like a new look, and I am not really a fan of the rim design on the S-Lites. I just wish I knew this back when I ordered the car...would have saved some valuable $$$...

 

If you really want steels, look into what cars have the same bolt pattern as the MINI (there are several) and see if any offer a 17" wheel. For example, the Civic has the same bolt pattern, but I think the largest steel wheel they offered was 14". I know Tire Rack has steel options for people wanting snow tires.

I doubt you will be able to find 17's, but might be able to find 16's.

-Rob

 

rob is correct

there are buick wheels that would be 16s..but the problem is the mini has a bolt pattern of 4X100 which is not very common

good luck on your search and keep us posted

 

Is it possible to change the bolt pattern? I don't know too much about wheel stuff...

 

why bother!
get the right bolt pattern!
i don't see the point in your mission....sorry man!

 

CooperSpeed don't get involved in changing bolt patterns, especially if you are interested in keeping things inexpensive. Remeber the bolt pattern on the Mini I believe 100 so look for wheels with that same spec.
Also, if you want to keep costs down, forget about powder coating. By the time you have the current finish bead blasted ($50+ each wheel), powder coating ($50+ each wheel) and than clear coated ($50+ each wheel) cheap is not a word in that dictionary. Good luck I do love that wheel you displayed hope you can get them mounted, should look pretty cool.

 

Cooperspeed, the black wheels would look choice on your car. I would get the ones you posted though, they look like black cheap hubcaps.... FLIK has cheap wheels, but you might be dealing with using spacers on them.

 

Yeah the picture I posted cost $55 a wheel...
They would look choice though...

I might have to down-grade from them 17" though...that means new tires too.

I am thinking about Nitto Neo-Gen tires...