This coming spring I am going to buy wheels for my '06 R50, but can't decide. I thought I would go with the Team Dynamics Race 1.2's in black, but now I am not so sure. I also like the Motegi Racing SP10's in black.
Both are about the same weight. The SP10's are cheaper, which is great. The 1.2's are great wheels for autocross' and stuff. Are Motegi's of similar quality as the 1.2's?

hmmmmm....

Anyone?



Also, what would you recommend for good summer tires?

 

Any pics???

 

Here are the Team Dynamics



Here are the SP10's.

 

I like the look of the sp10's better

 

SP-10s

 

Here is another of Team Dynamics.

I know, I am starting to lean towards the Motegis. But are they as good of quality as the Team Dynamics.

 

Team Dynamics hands down.

They're great quality, and very VERY lightweight. They're worth every penny.

 

Just as a testament...

I've had my TD Pro Race 2's for almost three years and I absolutely love them. They're very sturdy and light. I'm actually planning on getting a set of the 1.2's in black this summer.

 

The weight is the same on the Motegi and the Team Dynamics.

I like the look of both. They both weight the same. Motegis are a bit cheaper. Are the Motegis of similar quality? Anyone?

 

Cool. I wasn't aware of the weight of the Motegi's.

I can't really attest to their quality. Do they have a warranty? If so, I would compare the warranties. You may also want to call and chit chat with places that sell both. I know Aaron at Outmotoring uses the 1.2's on his car. He'd be a good guy to talk to about TD. But I don't really know any MINI owners who use (or have used) Motegi. The Motegi 7 spoke seems to be pretty popular among the Japanese car guys here in town.

 

Team Dynamics.

 

I would opt for the Motegi's, as the Team Dynamics don't have a good track record for staying in one piece on the racetrack. Add to that the Motegi's have a sleeker look, lower price, and are backed by Tire Rack and you have a winner.

 

Might want to verify the weight on the Motegi. From my past experience with them (a few years ago & a different model) they were VERY heavy wheels.

 

http://www.motegiracing.com/wheels/d...alloy&section=

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

Tirerack says they are a bit lighter than the Motegi site, so who know for sure, but they are light.

I am leaning towards the Motegis now.

So what would you all recommend for a good summer tire. I have heard two different sides of many tires. But what do you think?

 

Any interest in OZ Ultraleggeras ?

 

I've never heard that. Weird. Mine have held up perfectly fine for the past 3 years.

 

I agree

Too much money for me, although they are my favorite wheels out there.

Yeah I have read about this happening to TDs. I have seen pictures of broken wheels, etc.


I have made up my mind on the Motegis....I think.
So what about tires. Any suggestions? We are talking summer performance.

 

Yeah, I have nothing against Motegi. I almost bought a set myself when I was shopping for summer rims.

On tires...

I like Yokohama rubber, personally. It's inexpensive and good quality with great performance. I have the Parada Spec II's, but I think the most common is the S Drive.

My opinion on the Paradas... OUTSTANDING grip, good tread life, very noisy, great price ($80ish/tire). I've been running these since I got the TD's.

I've heard good things about the S Drives, but have not had any personal experience.

 

SP-10s

No clue on the rubber. I liked the grip of the Yoko Parade Spec II when I ran them but they are VERY noisy. I also liked the grip of the BFG KDW T/A 2 when I ran those but they too can be kind of noisy...

 

Yeah, I know a guy who has the Parada Spec 2's and he likes the grip but not the noise. So...I guess I will go with the S. Drives. Thanks everyone. I will have pics up this spring of the whole new setup.

 

Rock and roll.