Aggressive fitment MINIs? Post pics!
#151
#155
Okay folks. I'm at a loss. I've been through quite a few threads here and at Motoring Underground and have narrowed my choice of wheels down to either the Maxxim Remember:
http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?w...ember+-+Silver
Or the infamous Rota RB wheel:
http://www.fastmini.net/rotarb.html
I have an '03 R50 which is a daily driver and will retain the factory suspension. Consequently, I do not want to go for the stretched look and prefer to keep the wheels flush with the car, albeit with a more agressive tire.
My questions are:
1) Does anyone have any anecdotal evidence with the Maxxim wheel as it pertains to quality and construction and weight?
2) What offset of the Maxxim wheel would you recommend (20 or 35et) given my requirements above? As an aside, I note that the RB comes only with a 45et.
My apologies for posting yet another wheel related question; there are so many as it is! Hope I don't get flamed for this one
Thanks in advance.
Asif
http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?w...ember+-+Silver
Or the infamous Rota RB wheel:
http://www.fastmini.net/rotarb.html
I have an '03 R50 which is a daily driver and will retain the factory suspension. Consequently, I do not want to go for the stretched look and prefer to keep the wheels flush with the car, albeit with a more agressive tire.
My questions are:
1) Does anyone have any anecdotal evidence with the Maxxim wheel as it pertains to quality and construction and weight?
2) What offset of the Maxxim wheel would you recommend (20 or 35et) given my requirements above? As an aside, I note that the RB comes only with a 45et.
My apologies for posting yet another wheel related question; there are so many as it is! Hope I don't get flamed for this one
Thanks in advance.
Asif
#157
Well that was easy! Thanks for that. Now as an aside, from what I understand about offsets, the 35s will be more flush with the body than the 45et of the Rota which will be tucked inside the arch more? Am I correct in assuming that?
Thanks again for the quick response.
Asif
Thanks again for the quick response.
Asif
#158
Well that was easy! Thanks for that. Now as an aside, from what I understand about offsets, the 35s will be more flush with the body than the 45et of the Rota which will be tucked inside the arch more? Am I correct in assuming that?
Thanks again for the quick response.
Asif
Thanks again for the quick response.
Asif
Just dont put BBS center caps on the Maximms
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Sp all this et35 et 40 17x7.5 is confusing me..im srry im a bike guy this is my first time really doing cool things to cars.....What is the most aggresive wheel fit i can go with a 04 MCS ?
Like i said im srry if i over looked it...im doing some wheel shopping while im over here in IRaq
Like i said im srry if i over looked it...im doing some wheel shopping while im over here in IRaq
I'll try to explain some the best I can. I'm sure Rally can chime in on this, he's one of the better people to get a short description from.
"Et" is the offset of yer wheel, how deep/shallow yer hub will sit inside yer wheel.
Yer 17x7.5 is outter dimensions of the wheel itself; 17" tall by 7,5" width.
The "S&P" is a "stretch n' poke". Gotta narrow tire on a wide wheel, makin the tire stretch over the wheel, lookin like the wheel is pokin' out. Gotta be slammed (lowered) to finish off the look. Stanceworks.com is a great site to view SnP setups.
That's as short and sweet as I could do without grave detail. I'm sure plenty others can add-on to what I have like good sizes and offsets to look for in a wheel/tire combo for a good look. Have it.
Again, be safe battle. Good luck, and come home!
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www.tyrestretch.com is great for helping to decide on a good combo
#171
Can i fit 15x9? and 15x9.5 in the rear?
http://garagespec.com/catalog/work-e...mp;language=en
EDIT: Actually. If i can't fit 15x9's in the front, can i fit 15x8.5 in the front, and 15x9 in the rear? Please let me know soon. I need to find some rims before i sell my old ones.
http://garagespec.com/catalog/work-e...mp;language=en
EDIT: Actually. If i can't fit 15x9's in the front, can i fit 15x8.5 in the front, and 15x9 in the rear? Please let me know soon. I need to find some rims before i sell my old ones.
Last edited by Cudda_Kine; 03-04-2010 at 11:30 AM.
#172
Can i fit 15x9? and 15x9.5 in the rear?
http://garagespec.com/catalog/work-e...mp;language=en
EDIT: Actually. If i can't fit 15x9's in the front, can i fit 15x8.5 in the front, and 15x9 in the rear? Please let me know soon. I need to find some rims before i sell my old ones.
http://garagespec.com/catalog/work-e...mp;language=en
EDIT: Actually. If i can't fit 15x9's in the front, can i fit 15x8.5 in the front, and 15x9 in the rear? Please let me know soon. I need to find some rims before i sell my old ones.
I just wanna make sure cause going from XXRs to Works is a big leap. I say if you've got the cash, Get some coilovers first and get some other cheap wheels until you can decide exactly what you want (thats what Im doing.) $2000 is alot of money to spend on something you've only researched for a day.
Also, even if you ordered those wheels right now, you probably wouldnt have them before May. Its usually like a 90 day wait for those cause they're special order from Japan.
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#174
Would these fit on my '05 mini? http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?w...ld&pc=96288087 ?
I'm looking for one with a deep dish and this one has it. But i'm not sure if the front would fit 18x8.5 & 18x9.5 for the rear.
Last edited by Cudda_Kine; 03-04-2010 at 08:44 PM.
#175
Can you tell me what size and brand wheels are these? Looking very nice!
Would these fit on my '05 mini? http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?w...ld&pc=96288087 ?
I'm looking for one with a deep dish and this one has it. But i'm not sure if the front would fit 18x8.5 & 18x9.5 for the rear.
Would these fit on my '05 mini? http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?w...ld&pc=96288087 ?
I'm looking for one with a deep dish and this one has it. But i'm not sure if the front would fit 18x8.5 & 18x9.5 for the rear.
Our cars cant pull off that stance with 18s. If you go that big you'll have to be tuckin.