I am in a constant struggle to find the right wheels for me. I like my s lites but I want to add some pizazz to them or get racier looking wheels. But I absolutely don't want a ricer wheel like like the R90 or something like that, kinda want to stay close to the MINI's roots. Anyone know the right wheel for me???
Please include a picture if at all possible!!??

Thanks in Advance!

 

I have to hand it to you; I've never heard anyone refer to BBS wheels as "ricer" before.

Maybe you should stick with the S-lites.

 

I have to agree with Kevin. There is no way that I would put BBS wheels in the 'ricer' category.

If I had the $$$, I'd buy a set of the RC or the RG-F wheels in a heartbeat.

 

I have always been against the "fast and the furious" type, thats why I bought my mini, I wanted to be different. I don't mean all the bbs rims I just don't like the ones you would normally see on a souped up honda civic...
So what wheels are truely right for me, any ideas??
Thanks in Advance for all the suggestions!!

 

I think that's what's being said... BBS is not going to be found on a civic. I personally put BBS, OZ Racing and even Enkei in a different class due to the F1 relationships.

If I had the green, they would be a set of BBS ready to go on my MCS in the spring. OR if OZ had the right offset, I'd go with Superleggera's.

You have to decide what look you like best, but it sound like you'd be a Panasport or Minilite customer... going back to the classic Mini look. (even more then the S-Heavy)

 

Are the minilites heavier than the S-Lites?
I like the bbs, oz, and such, I just don't like the wheels like this that have such thin spokes, I want something that has a little thicker spokes on it.
Thanks for the advice!!

 

Somthin' like these: (see attachments)

I sorta like these but have not been able to find them on a mini.

 

Now those rims look like something that would be on a honda with a big *** wing on it. But if that is what you like go for it. It sounds like you are on the other side of the track with what looks ricer and what doesnt, all the racing wheels you say look ricer and the wheels you like are typical ricer ? Not to say that they would look bad on the mini but they are the normal choice of the ricer. Giant wheel tiny tire mentality, doesnt even matter if it rubs as long as its big.


Dont be ofended by my opinion because I am not trying to offend you, just give my opinion based on what I have read here.
I hope you find a wheel you like, and when you do please post some pix !

 

My R90's are Ric0r wheels.

 

Hamann...now these are some wheels!! Love em, got 3pc but they also make a 1pc (less expensive)
I'm still looking for a set of "ricer" R90s, love them wheels for when I take my 18s off
Just my 2cents

 

Thanks everybody for your input! I have narrowed it down to two:
The Exel TZ 10
and the RO JA LT
Here are some pics:

 

How about Volk Racing TE-37 Cups? I've seen a couple of them at club races and look very nice, gives the car a racing look to it plus it's forged and light

 

How does the 1pc version look? Is it visibly very similar to your 3pc or
can you tell in an instant that they are modular look a like 'replica' wheels?

 

Huh. I thought you said you "kinda want to stay close to the MINI's roots."

 

Hmmmmmmmmm.....................not sure about the "ricer" comment either and I am partial to BBS; here's my 04 MCS with BBS RK's and Goodrich KDW's.................................mgg

 

Try looking up Panasports. They are well made and light. They even make wheels for competition. And they stay VERY close to MINI's roots (one of your stated criteria). One BIG problem with Panasports is their website. It is antedeluvian.

I don't understand the term "ricer", but it suggests a pejorative with implications one would rather avoid--it just seems an unMINI term to use. I also looked up the BBS R90 and agree with others that it appears to be a high quality wheel and only somewhat, but not entirely, different from what you have selected.

Tonight I saw the Ro Ja wheel for the first time in a stream begun by detlman and think it is a brilliant design concept, although so aggressive as to look foreign to MINI's roots. The finish of detlman's Ro Ja wheels is especially seductive. They are for sale.

You should receive many responses to your query because some NAM members have exceptional wheels on their cars. So keep an open mind and take your time making the selection.