MINI2 - MINI Forum - View Single Post - 7-holes or 5-spokes ?

AndyT · Jan 3rd, 2003, 02:24 PM

Couldn't find this question anywhere else already - sorry if it is . . .

I have the 7-hole alloys specced on my new ONE.
I already have a black ONE with the 8-spoke alloys, so I'm well used to the ride of the 15s.

My question is whether I would notice a huge difference if I changed to the 5-spoke 16"s instead of the 7-holes on the next one?

Is there a significant ride/handling/performance increase to justify the price? are the tyres much more expensive to replace? do they last as long?

I think both sets look great, so looks aren't important, I'd just like to hear from someone who has tried both and has an opinion.

cheers.

Jan 3rd, 2003, 02:24 PM	#1
AndyT MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NorthEast UK Local Time: 01:53 PM Posts: 26 Offline	7-holes or 5-spokes ? Couldn't find this question anywhere else already - sorry if it is . . . I have the 7-hole alloys specced on my new ONE. I already have a black ONE with the 8-spoke alloys, so I'm well used to the ride of the 15s. My question is whether I would notice a huge difference if I changed to the 5-spoke 16"s instead of the 7-holes on the next one? Is there a significant ride/handling/performance increase to justify the price? are the tyres much more expensive to replace? do they last as long? I think both sets look great, so looks aren't important, I'd just like to hear from someone who has tried both and has an opinion. cheers. It's ALIVE!!!! it's blue, it's cute, and it's mine