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digitalelvis · Jul 19th, 2002, 10:43 AM

i have a New Mini one supposed to be delivered soon. I wanted to know what 15" alloys are available as a factory fit? My dealer has said there are only 2 available but other posts on this forum seem to suggest there are 4. If this is true what are the others? How much do they cost?
Hope someone can clear this up

KenL · Jul 19th, 2002, 11:02 AM

There are only two "standard" 15" wheels afaik. I chose the 8 spokes which I think look brilliant. In the accessories brochure there are loads pictured but I can't remember if any of those are 15".

Ken.

smiffy · Jul 19th, 2002, 12:15 PM

There are about 3 or 4 styles of 15" alloys available

Click below to see wheels available

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wheels/r8x.jpg

digitalelvis · Jul 22nd, 2002, 05:03 AM

Thyanks for the above responses

This accesories catalogue is not available at my dealer and I can't find it on the mini website.

I can't tell which of these alloys are fifteen inch and If I can specify them on the car on delivery. My dealer knows nothing about them. They say that they will check this out and get back to me. I don't hold out much hope.
Do the other two sets of alloys cost more? Which on the page are they? Are they the same price as the 7-hole and 8 spoke sets?

PIT · Jul 22nd, 2002, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
There are about 3 or 4 styles of 15" alloys available

Click below to see wheels available

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wheels/r8x.jpg

Nr.7 and 8: wrong picture ! - numbers have to be changed

Solwood · Aug 7th, 2002, 05:11 PM

Well - as a cooper owner with 15"s I really wish we had held out for a car with 16"s. The 15" tyres are not very grippy (read crap) and there is little or no choice of good sports tyres to fit this size wheel - I have checked two very reputable tyre specialists (pro-tyres and Elite). Now the 16" rim has a large number of decent tyres to choose from (including the t1s from Toyo - I loved these tyres on the Imprezza). So why not go for the 16"s and when you wear out the tyre replace it with something decent!!!

Cheers

Gary

m1les · Aug 11th, 2002, 04:50 AM

Have a look at the f.a.q. section at the top of the page and follow the links. Quite a few pictures to look at.

AidenL · Aug 11th, 2002, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Solwood
Well - as a cooper owner with 15"s I really wish we had held out for a car with 16"s. The 15" tyres are not very grippy (read crap) and there is little or no choice of good sports tyres to fit this size wheel - I have checked two very reputable tyre specialists (pro-tyres and Elite). Now the 16" rim has a large number of decent tyres to choose from (including the t1s from Toyo - I loved these tyres on the Imprezza). So why not go for the 16"s and when you wear out the tyre replace it with something decent!!!

Cheers

Gary

Bet you have the Pirellis Gary ??

They are terrible, I agree !

Solwood · Aug 11th, 2002, 01:09 PM

Yep - are there any better tyres that fit properly ? I don't want to fit 195'S!!!

Gary

Jul 19th, 2002, 10:43 AM	#1
digitalelvis MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Teesside Local Time: 01:19 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Alloys i have a New Mini one supposed to be delivered soon. I wanted to know what 15" alloys are available as a factory fit? My dealer has said there are only 2 available but other posts on this forum seem to suggest there are 4. If this is true what are the others? How much do they cost? Hope someone can clear this up

Jul 19th, 2002, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 01:19 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	There are about 3 or 4 styles of 15" alloys available Click below to see wheels available http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wheels/r8x.jpg S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jul 22nd, 2002, 05:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
digitalelvis MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Teesside Local Time: 01:19 AM Posts: 6 Offline	More Info Thyanks for the above responses This accesories catalogue is not available at my dealer and I can't find it on the mini website. I can't tell which of these alloys are fifteen inch and If I can specify them on the car on delivery. My dealer knows nothing about them. They say that they will check this out and get back to me. I don't hold out much hope. Do the other two sets of alloys cost more? Which on the page are they? Are they the same price as the 7-hole and 8 spoke sets?

Jul 22nd, 2002, 08:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 02:19 AM Posts: 320 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy There are about 3 or 4 styles of 15" alloys available Click below to see wheels available http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wheels/r8x.jpg Nr.7 and 8: wrong picture ! - numbers have to be changed ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings

Aug 7th, 2002, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Solwood MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: London Local Time: 01:19 AM Posts: 88 Offline	Well - as a cooper owner with 15"s I really wish we had held out for a car with 16"s. The 15" tyres are not very grippy (read crap) and there is little or no choice of good sports tyres to fit this size wheel - I have checked two very reputable tyre specialists (pro-tyres and Elite). Now the 16" rim has a large number of decent tyres to choose from (including the t1s from Toyo - I loved these tyres on the Imprezza). So why not go for the 16"s and when you wear out the tyre replace it with something decent!!! Cheers Gary Indi Blue with white bits, 15" pepper pots with 185/65 15 NCT 5 Tyres, Pepper pack, leather, air, trip, alarm, CD boost & TLC!!

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Jul 19th, 2002, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 02:19 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	There are only two "standard" 15" wheels afaik. I chose the 8 spokes which I think look brilliant. In the accessories brochure there are loads pictured but I can't remember if any of those are 15". Ken.

Aug 11th, 2002, 04:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
m1les Mulberry Red Mini 40 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Essex Local Time: 01:19 AM Posts: 1,055 Offline	Have a look at the f.a.q. section at the top of the page and follow the links. Quite a few pictures to look at. Was a 1, now 1 of 150 in a 40

Aug 11th, 2002, 06:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:19 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Solwood Well - as a cooper owner with 15"s I really wish we had held out for a car with 16"s. The 15" tyres are not very grippy (read crap) and there is little or no choice of good sports tyres to fit this size wheel - I have checked two very reputable tyre specialists (pro-tyres and Elite). Now the 16" rim has a large number of decent tyres to choose from (including the t1s from Toyo - I loved these tyres on the Imprezza). So why not go for the 16"s and when you wear out the tyre replace it with something decent!!! Cheers Gary Bet you have the Pirellis Gary ?? They are terrible, I agree ! *Global Moderator*

Aug 11th, 2002, 01:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Solwood MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: London Local Time: 01:19 AM Posts: 88 Offline	Yep - are there any better tyres that fit properly ? I don't want to fit 195'S!!! Gary Indi Blue with white bits, 15" pepper pots with 185/65 15 NCT 5 Tyres, Pepper pack, leather, air, trip, alarm, CD boost & TLC!!

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