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Olly. · Dec 9th, 2006, 11:01 AM

Bridge spokes would be my choice

There likely to be less of them around as well as they aren't the standard CHILI pack wheel.

MINIAC · Dec 9th, 2006, 12:00 PM

I'm in the Bridge spoke camp as well

mister.t · Dec 9th, 2006, 01:58 PM

IMO athougth this sounds stupid, but it depends what colour the cars is. IMO if the car was sparkling silver, id have Bridge spokes, yet if it was red, id have Blasters.

Scrogg · Dec 9th, 2006, 02:08 PM

Doesn't sound stupid at all, different wheels have always suited different colours.

Bridge Spokes are a bit more 'Classy' looking, so suit colours like Sparkling Silver, whereas Blasters are more 'Sporty' and suit Chili Red etc.

dillythedog · Dec 9th, 2006, 02:30 PM

Bridge Spokes for me too .. but I'm one of the Sparkling Silver brigade

Chris.F · Dec 10th, 2006, 09:42 AM

[quote=Scrogg;2801317 Bridge Spokes are a bit more 'Classy' looking, so suit colours like Sparkling Silver, whereas Blasters are more 'Sporty' and suit Chili Red etc.[/quote]

Completely agree I have a Chili Red on order and have opted for the blasters for several reasons.

The Blasters (as Marcus has said elsewhere) look a lot better close up (than I expected)and really suit the Red car. I'm not looking for very fancy wheels that bump up my insurance it expensive as it is. The car is reported to be optimised for 16" - the only criticism of a drive in an R56 so far was the ride was harsh on web spokes (lovely wheels) BUT (in our area) with poor road surfaces. Saving a bit of cash. Most importantly I like them.

IF I was having a Pepper defo Bridge Spokes.

mister.t · Dec 10th, 2006, 10:10 AM

Or Flame spokes

KenL · Dec 10th, 2006, 10:16 AM

I see exactly where you are coming from on the colour thing and I have ordered a red car.

OK, I have decided. I'm going to stick with the blasters. Saves £70 on purchase and perhaps additional insurance since they are not standard with CHILLI pack.

Thanks to everyone who gave their opinion.

KenL · Dec 10th, 2006, 10:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original)

Or Flame spokes

Those are my favourite of the 17" wheels

Stormbreaker · Dec 10th, 2006, 09:35 PM

Definately the Blasters - they look much better as they've got a cover for the wheel nuts, it makes the alloy wheel look finished.

vigilante · Dec 10th, 2006, 10:24 PM

bridge spoke all the way mate

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mister.t Not the best Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 5,841 Offline	IMO athougth this sounds stupid, but it depends what colour the cars is. IMO if the car was sparkling silver, id have Bridge spokes, yet if it was red, id have Blasters. A wet dream can only become a reality if you chase it...

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mister.t Not the best Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 5,841 Offline	Or Flame spokes A wet dream can only become a reality if you chase it...

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Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 3,406 Offline	Bridge spokes would be my choice There likely to be less of them around as well as they aren't the standard CHILI pack wheel.

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Dec 9th, 2006, 12:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 10:19 PM Posts: 8,323 Offline	I'm in the Bridge spoke camp as well

Dec 9th, 2006, 02:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
dillythedog It's a dogs life, I wish! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 41 Offline	Bridge Spokes for me too .. but I'm one of the Sparkling Silver brigade

Dec 10th, 2006, 09:42 AM	#26 (permalink)
Chris.F MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennines Local Time: 05:19 AM Posts: 326 Offline	[quote=Scrogg;2801317 Bridge Spokes are a bit more 'Classy' looking, so suit colours like Sparkling Silver, whereas Blasters are more 'Sporty' and suit Chili Red etc.[/quote] Completely agree I have a Chili Red on order and have opted for the blasters for several reasons. The Blasters (as Marcus has said elsewhere) look a lot better close up (than I expected)and really suit the Red car. I'm not looking for very fancy wheels that bump up my insurance it expensive as it is. The car is reported to be optimised for 16" - the only criticism of a drive in an R56 so far was the ride was harsh on web spokes (lovely wheels) BUT (in our area) with poor road surfaces. Saving a bit of cash. Most importantly I like them. IF I was having a Pepper defo Bridge Spokes.

Dec 10th, 2006, 10:16 AM	#28 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 5,146 Offline	I see exactly where you are coming from on the colour thing and I have ordered a red car. OK, I have decided. I'm going to stick with the blasters. Saves £70 on purchase and perhaps additional insurance since they are not standard with CHILLI pack. Thanks to everyone who gave their opinion.

Dec 10th, 2006, 10:19 AM	#29 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 5,146 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original) Or Flame spokes Those are my favourite of the 17" wheels

Dec 10th, 2006, 09:35 PM	#30 (permalink)
Stormbreaker MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 05:19 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Definately the Blasters - they look much better as they've got a cover for the wheel nuts, it makes the alloy wheel look finished.

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