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Alan W · Jul 2nd, 2004, 09:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Leccy-Blue

Thanks Alan for answering those questions.

Alan W, A.K.A The Wheel Guru

LB.

Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly

Here, here I'll second that

Cheers Guys!

Alan W

northandy · Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:05 PM

there are no sensors really.... the system uses the ABS sensors to monitor wheel speeds, on a flat the wheel turns faster as the diameter reduces.... the sensors detect that as a flat... thats why the sometimes dont detect the gradual loss of pressure it tyres....

wibbly · Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:16 PM

How many wheels does your car have

Or should that be... How many cools wheels does one man need

northandy · Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly

How many wheels does your car have

Or should that be... How many cools wheels does one man need

At £350 i'd be a fool not too

.... (i'm an accountant you see !)... I want to Cherish my Hartge's.... but am worried the amount of miles I do and working 200 yards from the north sea will take its toll over the winter !!!

..... I am trying to sell my S Spokes !!!

wibbly · Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy

I am trying to sell my S Spokes !!!

But not too hard

And the replacements will be a set of hard to find exclusive to M2 alloys

Good choice, I am tempted gotta say -- altho by the time LB finished they won't be that exclusive

northandy · Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly

But not too hard

And the replacements will be a set of hard to find exclusive to M2 alloys

Good choice, I am tempted gotta say -- altho by the time LB finished they won't be that exclusive

Add the perfect finishing touch to your new motor though !

... go on, you know you want them !!!

Leccy_Blue · Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly

Good choice, I am tempted gotta say -- altho by the time LB finished they won't be that exclusive

Oy! 100 sets, tens of thousands of Mini's - thats still pretty exclusive

Come on Wibbly, join the club

He, He

LB.

wibbly · Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:45 PM

Tempted, but still watching at the moment -- have a couple of irons in the fire on other options to look at.

One thing that does interest me is how thick the spokes are?? Can you tell me LB, how thick they are having not seen them in the flesh

Leccy_Blue · Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly

Tempted, but still watching at the moment -- have a couple of irons in the fire on other options to look at.

One thing that does interest me is how thick the spokes are?? Can you tell me LB, how thick they are having not seen them in the flesh

Honestly, I couldn't tell you how thick the spokes are - Grings would be the best man to ask. Check this: http://www.newmini.org/images/downloads/small/wall5.jpg it shows the wheels side on quite nicely. If you're not tempted after checking this link then I'll be very surprised.

I promise if you order a set I'll put up a big NEWS UPDATE just for you

LB.

wibbly · Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Leccy_Blue

Honestly, I couldn't tell you how thick the spokes are - Grings would be the best man to ask. Check this: http://www.newmini.org/images/downloads/small/wall5.jpg it shows the wheels side on quite nicely. If you're not tempted after checking this link then I'll be very surprised.

I promise if you order a set I'll put up a big NEWS UPDATE just for you

LB.

hehe you dont get me that easy -- I quite like the style, but I've seen nicer and thats the thing for me, why sign up for something that I only quite like, when there are other wheels out there that I like more.

I will continue to watch with interest and may 'dive' in at the last minute if other things don't happen for me elsewhere with my 'wheelwatch'

Leccy_Blue · Jul 2nd, 2004, 11:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly

hehe you dont get me that easy -- I quite like the style, but I've seen nicer and thats the thing for me, why sign up for something that I only quite like, when there are other wheels out there that I like more.

I will continue to watch with interest and may 'dive' in at the last minute if other things don't happen for me elsewhere with my 'wheelwatch'

Just pulling your leg

, If you don't like them, don't get them. They may not be to everyones taste but I think they look the badgers tadgers

What other wheels you looking at?

LB.

northandy · Jul 2nd, 2004, 11:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly

hehe you dont get me that easy -- I quite like the style, but I've seen nicer and thats the thing for me, why sign up for something that I only quite like, when there are other wheels out there that I like more.

I will continue to watch with interest and may 'dive' in at the last minute if other things don't happen for me elsewhere with my 'wheelwatch'

I got Hartge's because the first time I saw then I thought

... But at 2,300 new I refused.... then I got lucky (no very) on here.... and imported some from the US.....

Leccy_Blue · Jul 2nd, 2004, 11:01 PM

NEWS UPDATE

Wibbly MIGHT put an order in

LB.

Alan W · Jul 2nd, 2004, 11:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy

I got Hartge's because the first time I saw then I thought

... But at 2,300 new I refused.... then I got lucky (no very) on here.... and imported some from the US.....

Were those Brain's Hartge's that you bought northandy?

If they were then they certainly were a bargain.

They've done some miles if they are, Germany to USA to GB!

Sorry to go off topic here guys but how was the process and cost of shipping them over, and Customs & Excise all handled. I've had some exhorbitant quotes and also people just not interested! Could you 'pm' me sometime please.

Thanks,

Alan

wibbly · Jul 2nd, 2004, 11:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Leccy_Blue

NEWS UPDATE

Wibbly MIGHT put an order in

LB.

Ho, Ho, Ho

I love super-l's, but they are way expensive for 18's and I love NorthAndy's Hartge's and again they are massive money, but I have seen others such as ADR's and the like that are pretty sensible money...

The wheel I really like I CAN'T get as the company that sells them in the USA does not export to the UK (Flik), but I have seen some others I like in the US that I am currently looking at (Kinesis & HRE's)...

Waiting for answers to see if they will ship over here and costs, other option is that Routecompany thread as well, they look the Mutz

ballugrad · Jul 3rd, 2004, 06:48 AM

Almost made my decision. Can run-flats be installed on these rims. Living in the desert states without a spare is not a good thing.

northandy · Jul 3rd, 2004, 08:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Alan W

Were those Brain's Hartge's that you bought northandy?

If they were then they certainly were a bargain.

They've done some miles if they are, Germany to USA to GB!

Sorry to go off topic here guys but how was the process and cost of shipping them over, and Customs & Excise all handled. I've had some exhorbitant quotes and also people just not interested! Could you 'pm' me sometime please.

Thanks,

Alan

Yes they were..... PM sent !

Alan W · Jul 3rd, 2004, 09:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy

Yes they were..... PM sent !

Thanks Andy.

Alan W

Alan W · Jul 3rd, 2004, 09:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ballugrad

Almost made my decision. Can run-flats be installed on these rims. Living in the desert states without a spare is not a good thing.

There is nothing different about the S-Spoke or X-Lite wheels that allows them to be fitted with run-flat tyres.

Therefore I would suggest that a run-flat tyre could be fitted to the Dare X4 wheel, in theory.

Unfortunately you will not find many run-flat tyres in an 18" size. The only one that I know of is the 205/40 x 18" tyre that is fitted to the JCW wheels and this is a bit narrow for the 71/2" Dare X4 wheel IMO (The JCW wheel is only 7" wide).

Alan W

Leccy_Blue · Jul 3rd, 2004, 09:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Alan W

There is nothing different about the S-Spoke or X-Lite wheels that allows them to be fitted with run-flat tyres.

Therefore I would suggest that a run-flat tyre could be fitted to the Dare X4 wheel, in theory.

Unfortunately you will not find many run-flat tyres in an 18" size. The only one that I know of is the 205/40 x 18" tyre that is fitted to the JCW wheels and this is a bit narrow for the 71/2" Dare X4 wheel IMO (The JCW wheel is only 7" wide).

Alan W

Once again - thanks for answering the techy questions 'Wheel Guru'

I think a few BMW's have 18'' runflats but not sure how wide they are. I'll try and find out if anyone makes a 215/35 18'' runflat.

LB.

Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:16 PM	#83 (permalink)
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Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:34 PM	#85 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 6,570 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy I am trying to sell my S Spokes !!! But not too hard And the replacements will be a set of hard to find exclusive to M2 alloys Good choice, I am tempted gotta say -- altho by the time LB finished they won't be that exclusive \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

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wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 6,570 Offline	Tempted, but still watching at the moment -- have a couple of irons in the fire on other options to look at. One thing that does interest me is how thick the spokes are?? Can you tell me LB, how thick they are having not seen them in the flesh \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:55 PM	#90 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 6,570 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Leccy_Blue Honestly, I couldn't tell you how thick the spokes are - Grings would be the best man to ask. Check this: http://www.newmini.org/images/downloads/small/wall5.jpg it shows the wheels side on quite nicely. If you're not tempted after checking this link then I'll be very surprised. I promise if you order a set I'll put up a big NEWS UPDATE just for you LB. hehe you dont get me that easy -- I quite like the style, but I've seen nicer and thats the thing for me, why sign up for something that I only quite like, when there are other wheels out there that I like more. I will continue to watch with interest and may 'dive' in at the last minute if other things don't happen for me elsewhere with my 'wheelwatch' \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

Jul 2nd, 2004, 11:28 PM	#95 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 6,570 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Leccy_Blue NEWS UPDATE Wibbly MIGHT put an order in LB. Ho, Ho, Ho I love super-l's, but they are way expensive for 18's and I love NorthAndy's Hartge's and again they are massive money, but I have seen others such as ADR's and the like that are pretty sensible money... The wheel I really like I CAN'T get as the company that sells them in the USA does not export to the UK (Flik), but I have seen some others I like in the US that I am currently looking at (Kinesis & HRE's)... Waiting for answers to see if they will ship over here and costs, other option is that Routecompany thread as well, they look the Mutz \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

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Jul 2nd, 2004, 09:58 PM	#81
Alan W MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 324 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Leccy-Blue Thanks Alan for answering those questions. Alan W, A.K.A The Wheel Guru LB. Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly Here, here I'll second that Cheers Guys! Alan W

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Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:05 PM	#82 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 14,644 Offline	there are no sensors really.... the system uses the ABS sensors to monitor wheel speeds, on a flat the wheel turns faster as the diameter reduces.... the sensors detect that as a flat... thats why the sometimes dont detect the gradual loss of pressure it tyres....

Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:19 PM	#84 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 14,644 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly How many wheels does your car have Or should that be... How many cools wheels does one man need At £350 i'd be a fool not too .... (i'm an accountant you see !)... I want to Cherish my Hartge's.... but am worried the amount of miles I do and working 200 yards from the north sea will take its toll over the winter !!! ..... I am trying to sell my S Spokes !!!

Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:42 PM	#86 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 14,644 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly But not too hard And the replacements will be a set of hard to find exclusive to M2 alloys Good choice, I am tempted gotta say -- altho by the time LB finished they won't be that exclusive Add the perfect finishing touch to your new motor though ! ... go on, you know you want them !!!

Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:43 PM	#87 (permalink)
Leccy_Blue MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:08 PM Posts: 878 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly Good choice, I am tempted gotta say -- altho by the time LB finished they won't be that exclusive Oy! 100 sets, tens of thousands of Mini's - thats still pretty exclusive Come on Wibbly, join the club He, He LB.

Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:50 PM	#89 (permalink)
Leccy_Blue MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:08 PM Posts: 878 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly Tempted, but still watching at the moment -- have a couple of irons in the fire on other options to look at. One thing that does interest me is how thick the spokes are?? Can you tell me LB, how thick they are having not seen them in the flesh Honestly, I couldn't tell you how thick the spokes are - Grings would be the best man to ask. Check this: http://www.newmini.org/images/downloads/small/wall5.jpg it shows the wheels side on quite nicely. If you're not tempted after checking this link then I'll be very surprised. I promise if you order a set I'll put up a big NEWS UPDATE just for you LB.

Jul 2nd, 2004, 11:00 PM	#91 (permalink)
Leccy_Blue MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:08 PM Posts: 878 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly hehe you dont get me that easy -- I quite like the style, but I've seen nicer and thats the thing for me, why sign up for something that I only quite like, when there are other wheels out there that I like more. I will continue to watch with interest and may 'dive' in at the last minute if other things don't happen for me elsewhere with my 'wheelwatch' Just pulling your leg , If you don't like them, don't get them. They may not be to everyones taste but I think they look the badgers tadgers What other wheels you looking at? LB.

Jul 2nd, 2004, 11:00 PM	#92 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 14,644 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly hehe you dont get me that easy -- I quite like the style, but I've seen nicer and thats the thing for me, why sign up for something that I only quite like, when there are other wheels out there that I like more. I will continue to watch with interest and may 'dive' in at the last minute if other things don't happen for me elsewhere with my 'wheelwatch' I got Hartge's because the first time I saw then I thought ... But at 2,300 new I refused.... then I got lucky (no very) on here.... and imported some from the US.....

Jul 2nd, 2004, 11:01 PM	#93 (permalink)
Leccy_Blue MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:08 PM Posts: 878 Offline	NEWS UPDATE Wibbly MIGHT put an order in LB.

Jul 2nd, 2004, 11:25 PM	#94 (permalink)
Alan W MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 324 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy I got Hartge's because the first time I saw then I thought ... But at 2,300 new I refused.... then I got lucky (no very) on here.... and imported some from the US..... Were those Brain's Hartge's that you bought northandy? If they were then they certainly were a bargain. They've done some miles if they are, Germany to USA to GB! Sorry to go off topic here guys but how was the process and cost of shipping them over, and Customs & Excise all handled. I've had some exhorbitant quotes and also people just not interested! Could you 'pm' me sometime please. Thanks, Alan

Jul 3rd, 2004, 06:48 AM	#96 (permalink)
ballugrad Love this car Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Local Time: 12:08 PM Posts: 38 Offline	Almost made my decision. Can run-flats be installed on these rims. Living in the desert states without a spare is not a good thing.

Jul 3rd, 2004, 08:05 AM	#97 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 14,644 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Alan W Were those Brain's Hartge's that you bought northandy? If they were then they certainly were a bargain. They've done some miles if they are, Germany to USA to GB! Sorry to go off topic here guys but how was the process and cost of shipping them over, and Customs & Excise all handled. I've had some exhorbitant quotes and also people just not interested! Could you 'pm' me sometime please. Thanks, Alan Yes they were..... PM sent !

Jul 3rd, 2004, 09:00 AM	#98 (permalink)
Alan W MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 324 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy Yes they were..... PM sent ! Thanks Andy. Alan W

Jul 3rd, 2004, 09:20 AM	#99 (permalink)
Alan W MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 324 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ballugrad Almost made my decision. Can run-flats be installed on these rims. Living in the desert states without a spare is not a good thing. There is nothing different about the S-Spoke or X-Lite wheels that allows them to be fitted with run-flat tyres. Therefore I would suggest that a run-flat tyre could be fitted to the Dare X4 wheel, in theory. Unfortunately you will not find many run-flat tyres in an 18" size. The only one that I know of is the 205/40 x 18" tyre that is fitted to the JCW wheels and this is a bit narrow for the 71/2" Dare X4 wheel IMO (The JCW wheel is only 7" wide). Alan W

Jul 3rd, 2004, 09:38 AM	#100 (permalink)
Leccy_Blue MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:08 PM Posts: 878 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Alan W There is nothing different about the S-Spoke or X-Lite wheels that allows them to be fitted with run-flat tyres. Therefore I would suggest that a run-flat tyre could be fitted to the Dare X4 wheel, in theory. Unfortunately you will not find many run-flat tyres in an 18" size. The only one that I know of is the 205/40 x 18" tyre that is fitted to the JCW wheels and this is a bit narrow for the 71/2" Dare X4 wheel IMO (The JCW wheel is only 7" wide). Alan W Once again - thanks for answering the techy questions 'Wheel Guru' I think a few BMW's have 18'' runflats but not sure how wide they are. I'll try and find out if anyone makes a 215/35 18'' runflat. LB.

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