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Old 03-18-2004, 02:47 PM
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Saw this in EVO car mag, article about West Tuning Mini S 240 conversion. Anyway, what rim is installed on this car??Evo car Mag

After you go to is website, move your mouse over driven then click on index. Now scroll down to the bottom and go back one month. The EB Mini S three articles down have these rims I’m trying to find out info about!

You might have to click on the article then click on more images to see the rims I'm talking about. I'm sorry I don't know how display the direct link but if anybody can help me It would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
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Old 03-18-2004, 02:55 PM
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Is this the MINI youre talking about?



 
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YYEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! :smile:

Thanks for the help!!!!!!!
 
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<A HREF="http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/picture_library/dir_26/car_portal_pic_13377.jpg?8082" TARGET="_blank">

According to the MINI2 member who used to own the MINI below, only a few sets of these wheels were made:


 
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Old 03-18-2004, 03:30 PM
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You guys both rock...... Thanks to the both of you for posting these photos for me.

Now the big question, WHO MAKES THAT RIM?????
 
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Old 03-18-2004, 08:15 PM
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i was told by a mag. that they are BMW X5 wheels, modded. if anyone know anything else that would awesome.

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Old 03-18-2004, 08:21 PM
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7.5 x 18in BMW X5-esque rims
 
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Old 03-18-2004, 09:05 PM
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i found from looking that they are ACE wheels 18 by 7.5. there supposively discontinued but i dont know for sure. i guess west tuning has 3 sets one on that car and the other two are some where over in england. but i am trying to find out i guess there cheap 1600 UK pounds. about 2000 dollars but if there discontinued then i donts matter

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1600 GBP is about $3000 right now........


 
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Holy smoly, $3000................

Stll they look cool, any other options for a US buyer
 
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not really those wheels are made over in england so there not really easy to get. and there isnt really any other wheel that looks like that. it sucks!!

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I found these over at Wheelmax- they are 5 lug but look exact to the ones pictured above- perhaps they are available in 4x100 also-

here's a pic- and a link-



Click here and scroll down to &quot;Arceo Alpine Star&quot;

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that is a gorgeous wheel rooling:
 
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Thanks for the find, I'll try calling them Monday. They sure look similar but I think I want them in 17&quot; unless I have to get the 18&quot;s.

If anybody has any other links please post. Thanks to all who have viewed these posts and have haelped me out.....

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They remind me of the MINI V-spokes.
 
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