I know they're out there...so show 'em off! Don't be afraid!

 

look into spoon wheels..those are 15 and good quality

 

I have the R81 15" 7 hole wheels. My mini is actually faster and the steering is tighter with those wheels, I'm gonna get some good tires for them and use them for autoX. Ryan, when you say spoon do you mean like the engine company spoon? I saw some mugen wheels and really like them, when I go to Japan this dec I was thinking of getting some real mugens. Not those cheap knock-offs like all the civic guys have. Or maybe I'll pick up some BBS wheels when I'm over there

 

I had to post after the mention of cheap knock-offs :smile:

 

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Better gear ratios, eh? Sounds nice! What kind of tires are you running there?

 

205/50/15 does exactly what he's describing. Providing you run 36 PSI this is a safe size to use.

Alex

 

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Here is a side shot of the 15" (first picture) and later the 16" for comparison. There is some slight distortion in the wider angle photos but I think you get the basic idea. I am running Falken Azenis sport tires 205/50/15.

P.S- One thing to realize when fitting a 15" is clearance becomes much more of an issue, especially with low hanging suspension bolts up front. Not every 15" fits the MINI. One positve, however, is you get the "look" of a big brake kit without upgrading

 

i don't have my wheels yet, but i'm thinking of going with the R81 15" 7-holes in white on my incoming brg/w mcs. do you guys think this will work? i know the R81's are a bit narrower, i think 15 x 6. will this be able to accomodate 205/50 yoko es 100's? and h-sport springs and rear sway bar?

 

what that they think about putting these Ronal Turbo's on mini ??

 

Wow just noticed this thread was pulled from the grave yard "09-10-2003" and revived, it's alive! it's a, it's a......ZOMBIE THREAD!!

 

 

...not very nice , but with 185 45 tyres , and very low supension ... like this , think is good.

 

If they are light I like them, even if they look like the demon's spawn. I really wanted SSR Comps 15x7.5 at 9.1 lbs but settled for the Motegi TrakLite 2 in 15x7 at 9.8 lbs with 205/50-15.

 

Ah yes, the Ronal Turbo (reuissue), which I believe is finally now extinct.

Here's a set on my '86.5 Scirocco 16V, in a 2002 photo shoot by Les Bidrawn (foreground) of european car.

 

Seca??

 

Yup, just did a track day this Monday at Laguna Seca with a local club. Going again in 2 weeks. (25th)

 

One of my favorite tracks! The back ground reminds me of the wicked MTB trails just over that ridge!