Rick,

Did you get the graphite or the silver?

Dave

 

I got the graphite. I had graphite ro-ja wheels on my MINI before getting the Hammans and I like the way the color looks with the red.

 

I agree completely.........what Minilites were for Minis, Konig Rewinds are for MINIs.

 

Hey,

I think im sold.

Anyone know where I can get silver rewinds like those below:

 

• silver rewinds
• center caps

 

Also Discount Tire, although they're not in NYC... Check Konig's site for dealer info.

 

What lug bolts do you guys use? Are the stock ones that come with the Slites OK?

 

stock lug bolts are just fine.

You will need hubcentric rings. If you haven't ordered those yet, Call Discount Tire Direct and tell them you want metal hubcentric rings for 15" konig wheels on a MINI (56.1mm centerbore)

 

out of curiousity, how much lighter are these than the s-lites?

 

Ultimately it depends on what tires you have on your s-lites and what tires you mount to the rewinds.

the 17" s-lites are around 24 lbs
the 15" rewinds are 14.6 lbs

 

Dave, and all, the decision was made very easily.

I took your advice on good win racing and the discounttiredirect reference.

Tires (205/55-15) and hub rings (73/56.1) = $331.00 (free shipping)
silver rewinds + caps = $459.48 (includes shipping)

Definitely more than i originally planned but hopefully well worth it. thanks for everyone's input. Much obliged...

 

Maybe I missed it somewhere in the 8 pages, but does somebody have a picture of the Rewinds on a LOWERED MINI? If so, can you please post. Also, who has the best Package price on the rewinds w/ tires?
Thanks...

 

I got the wheels yesterday and got the tires installed today --- jusr waiting for the hubcentric rings and I'm set. I went with 205/55/15 Toyo Proxes4 tires for a little cushier ride than the 50s. The size is almost exactly the same as stock so no speedo isses. I can't wait to get them on my car! I'm going to have a Hamman yard sale soon!

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the wheels and tires look great Rick. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of them on your MINI.

 

That's the best closeup i've seen of graphite yet.....

They are fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck!!!

 

they look great....but that reminds me that i really need to wash mine

 

Looking good. You have choosen wisely.

me too!

 

I just went to the dealer and bought a set of MINI hub centers.

They are part number: 36-13-6-758-687 and cost anywhere from $1.85 to $5.00 each depending on your dealer.

They fit right over the Konig logo and look the business. Do not try to take the Konig logo off first because these are about 0.5 mm too large to fit in the recess if you do. Just stick them over the top - they come with their own adhesive.


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That looks familiar

 

Ah, I thought I was original

 

The subliminal messages are working.
put MINI centercap emblems on your konig caps. they are a direct fit.

 

Ordered the graphite, but the silvers were installed on the car before I even saw them. They're growing on me....

 

I just picked up my 03 S last week and am ready to change out the wheels and tires. They are the standard run flats with some type of OZ custom wheel. I have seen a few posts on this forum about the Konig Rewinds and absolutely love the look. I think they provide a very classic look - IMHO. Found a local dealer who carries them. I was surprised at how inexpensive they were - under $100 each. I need to put together a wheel/tire package and am looking for recommendations. Also, if anyone has the Rewinds and have pics I would love to see them - or give me feedback on how you like them. Thanks.

 

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OMG, I had the alignment done at Clark's House of Suspension in Lake Forest and, combined with the 15's, my MINI is as comfortable to drive as my Jetta! And the handling has not suffered as far as I can tell - I took it over the Ortegas last weekend

I am going on a road trip up to Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, so I am very happy that my dental fillings won't rattle out somewhere along the way!