Tires, Wheels, & Brakes Discussion about wheels, tires, and brakes for the new MINI.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Help me find 18" rims like OctaneGuy's rims!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 11, 2009 | 07:13 PM
  #1  
pimpedout97x's Avatar
pimpedout97x
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 0
Help me find 18" rims like OctaneGuy's rims!

ok well i currently have my 18x7.5" konig hotswaps in gloss black which i like. but they are really hard to clean, being they have those little rivet bolts all around the edge, and the way the spokes are, dirt and dust gets in the cracks and its very hard to clean. Im looking for a rim JUST like or pretty similar to Octane Guys. if i can find a set of these i would buy them!

i want a simple 5 star, no lip, smooth design flow like his (easy to wipe clean in minutes) and most importantly, only FOUR lug nut holes...i hate the universal ones...

mine are universal, but my lugs are hidden by my center caps so it doesnt matter.

help me out! even if they arent black, if the price is right i can buy the rims and get the powdercoated


 
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2009 | 08:06 PM
  #2  
Doesnotcompute's Avatar
Doesnotcompute
3rd Gear
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 184
Likes: 0
From: The Netherlands
OG's wheels are called 'Flik Bullets', but I understand they are pretty hard to find.
 
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2009 | 08:54 PM
  #3  
Wake|MCS's Avatar
Wake|MCS
6th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,744
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Look for the (now discontinued?) PIAA 5 spoke...
 
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 03:09 AM
  #4  
PlayPlay's Avatar
PlayPlay
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,964
Likes: 0
From: Alexandria, VA
Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
Look for the (now discontinued?) PIAA 5 spoke...
+1
 
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 04:06 AM
  #5  
pimpedout97x's Avatar
pimpedout97x
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 0
thats the thing, finding discontinued wheels is going to be hard.
 
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 04:54 AM
  #6  
pimpedout97x's Avatar
pimpedout97x
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 0
how about these? anyone heard of this brand?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...7.5&vid=007438

 
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 11:20 AM
  #7  
M!N!-ME's Avatar
M!N!-ME
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
From: NC
I know you said no lip but.....


exactly what you are looking for no??
 

Last edited by M!N!-ME; Feb 12, 2009 at 11:24 AM. Reason: add some wheels...
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 11:54 AM
  #8  
pimpedout97x's Avatar
pimpedout97x
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 0
i do like the 2nd and 3rd ones!

how much are the last 2 you posted?
 
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:41 PM
  #9  
M!N!-ME's Avatar
M!N!-ME
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
From: NC
Last---- OZ Record $169 per wheel (18x7) $189 (17x7)
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
Second---- OZ Canova $229 per wheel (18x7) $179 (17x7)
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

I considered both of these before I went with my Breytons. I am happy with my choice and Tirerack has great customer service from my experience with them. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again.

P.S I just felt like being a good guy so I did your homework for you....now hook me up with a cheerleader
 

Last edited by M!N!-ME; Feb 12, 2009 at 07:52 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:46 PM
  #10  
iwashmycar's Avatar
iwashmycar
6th Gear
iTrader: (8)
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,313
Likes: 104
From: Columbus, Ohio
i just bought some of these... i think they make 18s too



test fit... crappy phone pic..



Elbrus 104s
 
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 08:17 PM
  #11  
pimpedout97x's Avatar
pimpedout97x
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 0
not bad looking, although the face is a little too flat looking.. its like completely flat with the lip. i want a tad of an accent like on the OZ's above, and the Liquid Metal Static's which i think im going to buy
 
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 08:33 PM
  #12  
redevil's Avatar
redevil
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 96
Likes: 1
From: Calgary, AB Canada
iwashmycar, how much do those rims weigh? They look really good.
 
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 08:40 PM
  #13  
M!N!-ME's Avatar
M!N!-ME
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
From: NC
The OZ Record is on closeout
http://jbrlsr.com/?aid=5336118863&bi...26sort%3DBrand
 
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 04:04 AM
  #14  
iwashmycar's Avatar
iwashmycar
6th Gear
iTrader: (8)
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,313
Likes: 104
From: Columbus, Ohio
Originally Posted by redevil
iwashmycar, how much do those rims weigh? They look really good.

i put one on a digital 'people' scale last night... said 21.0.. kinda on the beefy side.. the spokes are pretty thick. least i can still shed about 3-4 lbs per corner

17x7.5 et38
 
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:13 AM
  #15  
pimpedout97x's Avatar
pimpedout97x
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 0
any other rims that look like his, or the Liquid Metal Static's?

i think im going to just order the Statics i posted. they're $530 shipped for 18x7.5's.
 
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 06:04 AM
  #16  
pimpedout97x's Avatar
pimpedout97x
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 0
kinda something along these lines, skinnier spokes like the Flik Bullets

http://superbuytires.com/Enkei/RS5/?...p1=&p2=&finish=
 
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 06:53 AM
  #17  
pimpedout97x's Avatar
pimpedout97x
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 0
i like these the best, but the inner lip is polished!!!!

http://wheelstudio.com/catalog/produ...bf5d3b12b61bea

do you think i should get these, since they are already black, i wont have to spend extra to powdercoat them (as i would if i get the Liquid Metal Statics)

but about the polished lip...maybe i could just it it with some paint? its the inside of the rim so it should be to noticeable being black...plus in 3 days when dust hits it, itll cover it too haha
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ki7hy
Suspension
3
Mar 13, 2016 08:45 PM
FLYM1N1
MINI Parts for Sale
2
Oct 13, 2015 04:33 PM
Colt45Magnus
R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+)
6
Sep 7, 2015 10:47 PM
TOMSR53
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
0
Aug 26, 2015 10:18 AM
ECSTuning
Vendor Announcements
0
Aug 12, 2015 01:24 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:36 PM.