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ezrally · Apr 18th, 2002, 08:43 PM

I have just convinced my wife to get the 17 inch wheels on the S. I am concerned about all the potholes and am woundering if this is a good idea. Any one out there driven on the 17's? How are they on a rough road? Will the wheels withstand the beating?vs 16" Getting 15" for winter,Thanks

Basil · Apr 19th, 2002, 04:46 AM

try the FAQ under the "essentials" pull down, whilst your waiting for replies.

Might help you out a bit.

Cheers

tc · Apr 19th, 2002, 04:59 AM

I've recently upgraded from 16's to 17's and to make things worse I went for 205/40 tyres instead of 205/45's for that rubber band effect but as far as the ride is concerned potholes are more noticeable (only just) but for me the general ride is better.

That said I think that 17" wheels look sweeeeeeet so just do it.

clarus · Apr 19th, 2002, 07:19 AM

At the end of the day larger wheels will weigh more, ride worse, and spin slower. At the *very* end of the day, all that really matters is appearance, so go for the 17's

Neil Curtis · Apr 19th, 2002, 07:27 AM

I have been running on 17s since September but did put my steel biscuit wheels on once out of curiousity. The alloys make the ride much firmer and you do feel the bumps a damn sight more but in my opinion, that's what the MINI is about. If I wanted a soft, uninspriring dull ride, I would have bought a Golf...

And, in agreement with everyone else, they do look sexy as hell!!

big is beautiful........

minimatt · Apr 19th, 2002, 10:01 AM

Get the 17's, they're awesome!

Damo · Apr 19th, 2002, 10:13 AM

17's 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's#

Whats a sore Bum compared to the look they give the car!

If your worried about you bum, get a Cussion for your car seat

If your Wife's worried about her bum, Get a new wife!

Only Kidding Of course

tc · Apr 19th, 2002, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Damo

If your Wife's worried about her bum, Get a new wife!

I like it.

minimatt · Apr 19th, 2002, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Damo
17's 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's#

Whats a sore Bum compared to the look they give the car!

If your worried about you bum, get a Cussion for your car seat
If your Wife's worried about her bum, Get a new wife!

Only Kidding Of course

Damo, you got ur signature working then?!

Damo · Apr 19th, 2002, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AV51HCC

Damo, you got ur signature working then?!

I have mate I have, you have to use HTML code instead of VB code or summat. CMT pointed me in the right direction on here.

I've changed my Quote now aswell!

Not on MSN as at work BTW!

ezrally · Apr 19th, 2002, 12:34 PM

Thanks mates,I was more worried about the car than me bum!

Apr 18th, 2002, 08:43 PM	#1
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 03:09 PM Posts: 663 Offline	17" and potholes I have just convinced my wife to get the 17 inch wheels on the S. I am concerned about all the potholes and am woundering if this is a good idea. Any one out there driven on the 17's? How are they on a rough road? Will the wheels withstand the beating?vs 16" Getting 15" for winter,Thanks

Apr 19th, 2002, 07:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Neil Curtis Enjoying Married Life! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 14 degrees east Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 517 Offline	I have been running on 17s since September but did put my steel biscuit wheels on once out of curiousity. The alloys make the ride much firmer and you do feel the bumps a damn sight more but in my opinion, that's what the MINI is about. If I wanted a soft, uninspriring dull ride, I would have bought a Golf... And, in agreement with everyone else, they do look sexy as hell!! big is beautiful........ Sold MINI, Bought Volvo V40 TD. I Feel Dirty!

Apr 19th, 2002, 10:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
minimatt MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cambridgeshire, Engl Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 323 Offline	Get 'em! Get the 17's, they're awesome!

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Apr 19th, 2002, 04:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	try the FAQ under the "essentials" pull down, whilst your waiting for replies. Might help you out a bit. Cheers

Apr 19th, 2002, 04:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
tc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Worsley, Manchester Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 256 Offline	I've recently upgraded from 16's to 17's and to make things worse I went for 205/40 tyres instead of 205/45's for that rubber band effect but as far as the ride is concerned potholes are more noticeable (only just) but for me the general ride is better. That said I think that 17" wheels look sweeeeeeet so just do it.

Apr 19th, 2002, 07:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
clarus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 226 Offline	At the end of the day larger wheels will weigh more, ride worse, and spin slower. At the very end of the day, all that really matters is appearance, so go for the 17's

Apr 19th, 2002, 10:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 10,666 Offline	17's 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's# Whats a sore Bum compared to the look they give the car! If your worried about you bum, get a Cussion for your car seat If your Wife's worried about her bum, Get a new wife! Only Kidding Of course

Apr 19th, 2002, 10:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
tc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Worsley, Manchester Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 256 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Damo If your Wife's worried about her bum, Get a new wife! I like it.

Apr 19th, 2002, 10:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
minimatt MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cambridgeshire, Engl Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 323 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Damo 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's 17's# Whats a sore Bum compared to the look they give the car! If your worried about you bum, get a Cussion for your car seat If your Wife's worried about her bum, Get a new wife! Only Kidding Of course Damo, you got ur signature working then?!

Apr 19th, 2002, 10:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 10,666 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AV51HCC Damo, you got ur signature working then?! I have mate I have, you have to use HTML code instead of VB code or summat. CMT pointed me in the right direction on here. I've changed my Quote now aswell! Not on MSN as at work BTW!

Apr 19th, 2002, 12:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 03:09 PM Posts: 663 Offline	Thanks mates,I was more worried about the car than me bum!

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