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Anyone running the NM Eng. RSe12 18" LW Wheels?

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Old 09-30-2012, 08:02 AM
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Anyone running the NM Eng. RSe12 18" LW Wheels?

They look great, I'm just afraid they may be too big. The specs look great, the weight is on point. I'm currently on the 17" JCW R112 Style Wheels from A-Spec with Hankook V12 Evos. Nothing wrong with them but I was looking to maybe put track tires on the R112s and maybe use the RSe12s for the street.

I'd love to get some feedback on these from someone.

Weighing just a mere 18.8 lbs, The RSe12 wheels will enhance your motoring experience cosmetically as well as performance by reducing the rotational mass or unsprung weight.

Size: 18x7.5
Offset: +45 mm
PCD: 4-100mm
Bore: 56.1mm
Lug Opening: 14mm Conical Seat
RSe12 is OEM TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) compatible.

RSe12 utilizes OEM Mini or JCW center cap as well as mounting lug bolts, which are not included with the wheel.




 
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Old 10-03-2012, 08:47 AM
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I really like them, just wish they we 17 inches.
 
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NM Eng. RSe12 18" wheels

Put them on the r56 with Michelin pilot 205-40-18 tires and love the set up. The OEM center caps snap right in. The TPMS were bought from Tire rack and bolted right on.
 
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Originally Posted by larryv
Put them on the r56 with Michelin pilot 205-40-18 tires and love the set up. The OEM center caps snap right in. The TPMS were bought from Tire rack and bolted right on.
NICE

That size really fits nicely in those wheel wells.
 
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Old 10-05-2012, 08:29 AM
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Gorgeous MINI. Any side shots to show off how "concave" they are? Having a tough time deciding between these and the Breytons.
 
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JP Money, no concave. For the price the wheels have a great finish on them and did not take much weight at all. Hub centric and no vibrations what so ever and very easy to clean. Way Motor Works had them to me in two days.
 
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larryv... those look amazing! Would you mind posting more pictures in different angles (quarters)? I'd really appreciate it. I wouldn't mind drooling at pictures of a sick MINI.
 
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JP Money, no concave. For the price the wheels have a great finish on them and did not take much weight at all. Hub centric and no vibrations what so ever and very easy to clean. Way Motor Works had them to me in two days.
Nice pic, lets see em on the car now.
 
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Seen them in person and not really that impressed....just mho
 
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I have them in Matte Black. Here are a few shots for your drooling enjoyment.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/devinelston/8092739541/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/devinelston/8092738799/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/devinelston/8092744190/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/devinelston/8092743300/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/devinelston/8092738451/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/devinelston/8092744446/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/devinelston/8092739839/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/devinelston/8092746106/



As you can see, they don't always show up in photographs all that well. They also almost require you to lower the car, so here they are after putting on the NM Engineering RSa Springs too.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/devinelston/8187619512/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/devinelston/8186624981/

One more picture of my car on NM Engineering's website.
 
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After waiting for these for a few months to start selling last spring, I went with local deal on R105s... These are still on top of my list... Next set, for sure... Subscribed to this tread!

Deviousdev: nice set up!
 
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Originally Posted by DEVIOUSDEV
I have them in Matte Black. Here are a few shots for your drooling enjoyment.
















As you can see, they don't always show up in photographs all that well. They also almost require you to lower the car, so here they are after putting on the NM Engineering RSa Springs too.



One more picture of my car on NM Engineering's website.



Nice!!! What size tires are you ridding on?
 
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205/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports
 
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Looks great lowered. How is the ride and how did the alignment turn out? and what was the charge for the install. Thanks
 
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Thanks! (BTW your pics helped me solidify my purchases when you first posted yours).

I don't want to stray too far from the original thread, but the ride is a tad rougher than I'd like after lowering it. I'll probably end up getting some Konis as replacement for the Sport Struts I have now to get some control. I haven't aligned it yet, but it's pretty even so far. As for cost, I didn't pay a thing for the install... because I did it myself. Took an afternoon/evening, and would be so much quicker the next time around.
 
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Woo hoo Stunt Road! Wheels look great too.
 
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