Help Me Pick My New Wheels
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Bamatt, I meant I'm sure they have the offset & bolt pattern for the MINI. However, they sometimes show a RWD offset wheel on their site....the FWD offset may look completely different with the middle part of wheel convexing more outward. Notice the 2 pics of the exact same model of the Tenzo line and see what I mean.(RWD version looks-wise is fricking hot, for example)
FWD Offset version:
RWD Offset Version:
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because I would not want to do anything to jeopardize my standing as your most favorite CR Cabrio 
Nope, your Cabrio is still the sweetest I've seen and you're still right there at the top of my list as favorite NAM posters, tt.
I'm looking forward to seeing your new wheels... if they look as good on the CR MINI as I imagine, then I may copy off you and get the same new shoes for Bergey in the future. After all, as kenchan can attest, not all my ideas are original. Ken, if you're reading this, I swear I didn't intentionally steal your garage floor design.
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Bamatt, I meant I'm sure they have the offset & bolt pattern for the MINI. However, they sometimes show a RWD offset wheel on their site....the FWD offset may look completely different with the middle part of wheel convexing more outward. Notice the 2 pics of the exact same model of the Tenzo line and see what I mean.(RWD version looks-wise is fricking hot, for example)
FWD Offset version:
RWD Offset Version:
FWD Offset version:
RWD Offset Version:
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Is it custon made? of rubber matting? did you do it yourself?
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I like your first choice, but it might not have that concave look with the offset needed for the MINI.
I would stay away from your second choice. I don't like it all IMHO.
I also like the Rial Nogaro over the ASA AR1:
I would stay away from your second choice. I don't like it all IMHO.
I also like the Rial Nogaro over the ASA AR1:
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Thanks ! It's rubber-composite tiles from Racedeck. It comes in 1 sq foot tiles, so yes, I guess you could say I did it myself.
Took a total of about... 6 hours, give or take. Do you want to build a garage now, just so you can put down a Racedeck tile floor ??
Have a good day !
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I am going to build a house in a few years & oooohhh I will be hitting Racedeck for some tile when I do
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#1.
Here's why (IMHO, of course): An odd number of spokes is non-symmetric which gives it an "unbalanced" visual appeal - as if the wheel wants to roll. An even number of spokes is more visually balanced and looks a little static. 5 spoke wheels are a classic design and the twin ribs is a modern take on it.
The lack of bolts or rivets gives it a very clean look. The polished lip gives it a nice bit of contrast to the black spokes, but is still somewhat subtle. The polished center area complements the lip.
The fact that the center area is set apart in it's own circle, helps distract the eye from the unpleasant visual mish-mash of 4 lug holes in a 5 spoke design. You just can't make 4 holes fit neatly in a 5 spoke design.
Lastly, the concave shape of the wheels in profile adds a third dimension to the design; it is not just a flat face on the wheel. The caveat (as someone else mentioned) is that this 3D shape may or may not be as pronounced as the photo, depending on what offset is being shown in that photo.
Matt
Here's why (IMHO, of course): An odd number of spokes is non-symmetric which gives it an "unbalanced" visual appeal - as if the wheel wants to roll. An even number of spokes is more visually balanced and looks a little static. 5 spoke wheels are a classic design and the twin ribs is a modern take on it.
The lack of bolts or rivets gives it a very clean look. The polished lip gives it a nice bit of contrast to the black spokes, but is still somewhat subtle. The polished center area complements the lip.
The fact that the center area is set apart in it's own circle, helps distract the eye from the unpleasant visual mish-mash of 4 lug holes in a 5 spoke design. You just can't make 4 holes fit neatly in a 5 spoke design.
Lastly, the concave shape of the wheels in profile adds a third dimension to the design; it is not just a flat face on the wheel. The caveat (as someone else mentioned) is that this 3D shape may or may not be as pronounced as the photo, depending on what offset is being shown in that photo.
Matt
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very happy with these
I have these in hyper silver. Very light 17.6 lbs. in 18X7.5
Don't know what 17s weigh
See them in my gallery.
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The Tenzo D-5's are 17X7 & weight in at 19LBS. All the wheels in my 1st post are either 17X7 or 17X7.5 but I don't know the weights for all of them.
Good news
My brake problem has finally 
been solved & I hope to order my new wheels on Monday. I will post pics when I get them installed
Good news
My brake problem has finally been solved & I hope to order my new wheels on Monday. I will post pics when I get them installed
Sorry if too late, but these are my fav. Planning to get these w/ astro black and jcw aero kit!!!
