Just was snooping around on the "other" forum (MINI2), and found great international news on hopefully upcoming models. While I was there I got a pic of these new wheels going on the new MINI Cooper S Checkmate, they call them flame spoke.
Click here for info on new MINI models

Here ya Go!
Mikey

 

That has to be the weirdest looking wheel I've seen in a long time...

 

Does anyone think these new rims look like 5 "u"s

Or maybe five horseshoes?


This is a 17x7" rim? Yup- they are. Just got an idea for a horsey/pony themed MINI with these wheels.

This guy has the right idea but doesn't have high enough standards for execution and body fit-


This guy's idea of a "pony car" is more about how it fits his pony (stiffer suspension would also help)

Hey, which side is up on that license plate?

No back seat, naturally. Not much "head room" either.
Maybe a sunroof would help.

 

they sure do !

 

 

if they are 17, i'll take 4!

 

Yea they are 17s, Did anyone check out the link? The MINI Park Lane looks plush! The only thing I would do is change the steering wheel!
I hope the Park Lane and the Checkmate make it to the U.S.!

Mikey

 

Must be lucky wheels!

 

hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....

 

maybey the "horseshoe" wheel will replace the R84 on the S's now......

 

the new mini 06... doesn't look much different to me....
but...for sure they are very nice colours....

 

Where is Park Lane? Is it someplace exclusive like Park Avenue?

I wish I could see the color combo in person: Royal Metallic Gray with Silver roof...

What is "interior light package"?

Wonder if the Horseshoe rims will be any lighter than the S-Lites?

 

ooh I like the two tone interior..

 

Park Lane is a prominent street in the heart of London (city of Westminster)and home to several landmark hotels.
London Hilton
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/i...tyhocn=LONHITW
London Marriott
http://marriott.co.uk/Channels/globa...ypage/UK/lonpl

Map for Park Lane
http://www.londontown.com/LondonStre..._lane_346.html
(to make things interesting there are 31 streets in London named Park Lane)

There is a MINI dealership (MINI Park Lane) right there across from Hyde park. I've been there before their expansion- it was pretty small.
http://www.carpages.co.uk/bmw_mini/b...echo=161133446

Ever since the S-lytes were introduced at a hefty 25.1 pounds each, MINI has introduced several 17" wheels that have been lighter in weight. I think they are interested in keeping bulk down and have design specs that limit weight to under 25 pounds (not that hard for BBS to do- but depends on the budget).

Will the "horseshoe 17" be lighter than the S-lyte? I hope so, or you will be seeing alot of aftermarket wheels on those new MINIs.

R85 S-spoke (aka S-lyte) ET50 25.1lb (11.4kg) [silver or white finish]
R90 cross-spoke (two-piece) ET48 24.1lb (10.95kg) [silver, anthracite with polished lip]
R91 5-spoke Bullet ET48 20.6lb (9.4kg) [silver, white]
R98 web-spoke (two-piece) ET48 22.3lb (10.1kg) [silver only]
R99 double-spoke ET48 21.9lb (9.95kg) [silver, anthracite, polished]

By comparison the heavy MINI rims include:
15x5.5" -
R82 8-spoke (aka Silverstone) ET45 15.2lb (6.9kg) [silver, white] (no longer available with new MINIs)
R93 5-spoke Rocket ET45 14.8lb (6.7kg) [silver, white]

16x6.5" -
R90 cross-spoke (one-piece) ET48 20.9lb (9.5kg) [silver only]
X-lyte is only 17.6 pounds.