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Old Sep 19th, 2012, 10:22 AM
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United-Kingdom Wheels, advise please!
Advise on wheels please! I am looking to replace my OEM wheels with some new alloys, which size are better performance wise 17" or 18". Would be very grateful
for your help.
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Old Sep 19th, 2012, 10:29 AM
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I went from 18" (with 35 profile tyres) down to 17" (with 45 profile tyres), much better .

Wheels are lighter, ride is a lot more supple, the car just felt more 'nimble'.
My project thread >http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-gen...ml#post3834248
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Thanks, i'm looking at the Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2 Tyre, what do you think bearing in mind i'm planning a trip to Evolve for the re map in the near future!
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