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ecylai · Aug 27th, 2003, 10:57 AM

I'm current driving a Mini Cooper CVT (CR/W)built in Dec 01' with 15' stock alloys.

Just want to know what Wheels i should go for a 17" or 16" Mags? and how Wide should i get the mags?

Do u need to alter the suspensions when u get the mags after market?

enzothemaddog · Nov 10th, 2003, 07:20 AM

have both sizes, go 16's much better ride. Suspension only needs work if u go bigger than 225/45/17. Momo do some or cheap bob jane wheels are available. Or do you have 5 grand to spend?

bkwalker · Nov 11th, 2003, 05:00 AM

i dont really know where you would go to buy aftermarket rims but i will suggest getting 16" also.. ive got 17 inch and find the ride is just a bit too stiff/hard for my liking..
have you considered getting mini rims? i like the look of the cross spoke ones that are standard on the '04 cooper S

i guess its a personal preference but have a search to see what other people got, thats a good idea

ecylai · Nov 11th, 2003, 08:08 AM

thanks bkwalker

i'm looking @ 16" the dealer quoted me the other day about 260 ea with no tyres ...... but is there any difference between the 6.5" and the 7" wide wheels?

ecylai · Nov 11th, 2003, 08:09 AM

currently i have a set of 15" wheels .... its just doesnt have enough grip that i would like coz its 5.5" wide

Aug 27th, 2003, 10:57 AM	#1
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 07:45 AM Posts: 502 Offline	Newbie: "Where to Buy Mag's in Sydney" I'm current driving a Mini Cooper CVT (CR/W)built in Dec 01' with 15' stock alloys. Just want to know what Wheels i should go for a 17" or 16" Mags? and how Wide should i get the mags? Do u need to alter the suspensions when u get the mags after market?

Nov 11th, 2003, 05:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 05:45 PM Posts: 804 Offline	i dont really know where you would go to buy aftermarket rims but i will suggest getting 16" also.. ive got 17 inch and find the ride is just a bit too stiff/hard for my liking.. have you considered getting mini rims? i like the look of the cross spoke ones that are standard on the '04 cooper S i guess its a personal preference but have a search to see what other people got, thats a good idea benno

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Nov 10th, 2003, 07:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
enzothemaddog Un-Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Train Station Toilet Local Time: 05:45 PM Posts: 2,067 Offline	have both sizes, go 16's much better ride. Suspension only needs work if u go bigger than 225/45/17. Momo do some or cheap bob jane wheels are available. Or do you have 5 grand to spend?

Nov 11th, 2003, 08:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 07:45 AM Posts: 502 Offline	thanks bkwalker i'm looking @ 16" the dealer quoted me the other day about 260 ea with no tyres ...... but is there any difference between the 6.5" and the 7" wide wheels?

Nov 11th, 2003, 08:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 07:45 AM Posts: 502 Offline	currently i have a set of 15" wheels .... its just doesnt have enough grip that i would like coz its 5.5" wide

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