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Bissell · Apr 14th, 2008, 09:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Humph (original)

My 2p

I run 18" with 215/35/18 Non- RF which is a popular size amongst members. They look great and to be honest the ride is harsher, but I think it is only simliar to when I ran 17" with RF tyres.

Would I choose 18" again? In short no. The 215 tyres are not wide enough to offer the rim any proper protection, even if they have a rim protector. I currently have one wheel that has no pot hole damage, out of a total of five bought. And generally i am good at dodging potholes.

I also looked at the wheels you mention, and the quality put me off. The original MINI ones have a reputation for corroding, but it appears that it is a major problem on the replicas. There are two companies producing replicas, one Chinese, and one Italian. I believe from threads on here and NAM that the Italian ones are better, but still a problem.

One final piece of advice is go for light wheels, especially if you have a ONE/Cooper as heavier wheels such as the S Spokes have a detrimental effect on handling and performance.

Thats really helpful Humph, it has also ruled out 18's, although they look the biz, i cant be bothered having to repair them every other day.

I like the (bbs) styling, are there any alternatives?

Apr 14th, 2008, 09:31 AM	#8
Bissell MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wrecsam Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 17 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Humph (original) My 2p I run 18" with 215/35/18 Non- RF which is a popular size amongst members. They look great and to be honest the ride is harsher, but I think it is only simliar to when I ran 17" with RF tyres. Would I choose 18" again? In short no. The 215 tyres are not wide enough to offer the rim any proper protection, even if they have a rim protector. I currently have one wheel that has no pot hole damage, out of a total of five bought. And generally i am good at dodging potholes. I also looked at the wheels you mention, and the quality put me off. The original MINI ones have a reputation for corroding, but it appears that it is a major problem on the replicas. There are two companies producing replicas, one Chinese, and one Italian. I believe from threads on here and NAM that the Italian ones are better, but still a problem. One final piece of advice is go for light wheels, especially if you have a ONE/Cooper as heavier wheels such as the S Spokes have a detrimental effect on handling and performance. Thats really helpful Humph, it has also ruled out 18's, although they look the biz, i cant be bothered having to repair them every other day. I like the (bbs) styling, are there any alternatives?