where can i find nice black alloys?

[miniian]

im looking to get some nice black alloys, ive seen the jcw ones which i like but imagine are gonan bevery expensive with new tyres as well. im currently on s-spoke 17" not too bothered about 18" tho if the price was rigth...as long as they fit?? but i was basically hopign for some sugestions of were i can get some i dont wanna be paying more than £1500 thats for sure (including tyres). its for a ly/bk cooper btw cheers

[rec]

buy a set of silver wheels you like and get em painted :]

[stripey]

Quote: Originally Posted by miniian (original)

im looking to get some nice black alloys, ive seen the jcw ones which i like but imagine are gonan bevery expensive with new tyres as well. im currently on s-spoke 17" not too bothered about 18" tho if the price was rigth...as long as they fit?? but i was basically hopign for some sugestions of were i can get some i dont wanna be paying more than £1500 thats for sure (including tyres). its for a ly/bk cooper btw cheers

JCWs with tyres are under £1500 aren't they?

[Haggi]

team dynamics do most of theirs in black and there proper lightweight motorsport ones so the cars handling will be nicly improved too

[humph]

just bought a set of these for mine in 18inch in black, weigh about 8kg each, Rota Subzero. Whatever you do ditch the S-Spokes they are so heavy, having bullets on my current car has made a big difference, now going down to these

NB this car is not mine as I haven't fitted mine yet (bit of a problem), this one belongs to fj0 and looks mint.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/2768928-post21800.html

[Ralph'sPop]

geez, humph, your car looks hot!

[humph]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ralph'sPop (original)

geez, humph, your car looks hot!

As I say above it's not mine, belongs to fj0 and I found the pics on NAM. It is a beauty though. I can only hope mine looks as good once rims are on.

Sure fj0 will appreciate your comments though.

[hgsbnt]

fancy these?

[mike58]

Awesome CAR !!
Please list the mods and costs!!

FANTASTIC

[adscma]

Just let your silver wheels get VERY VERY VERY VERY DIRTY!

[hgsbnt]

Quote: Originally Posted by mike58 (original)

Awesome CAR !!
Please list the mods and costs!!

FANTASTIC

it's all here ...

Complete Conversion Kit

[roland2003]

Hi Guys, we can supply most wheels powder coated in black. Powder coat is a lot tougher (& better) for wheels. Using regular paint shop '2 pack' paint ,it will stonechip & look horible in a relativly short time. (I had some done a few years back ) .
Let me know what your after. We're doing a set of 17" Superleggeras in black for a Mini Cooper S. I think will look
Best Regards Roland GTT

[Richard Crofts]

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s come in everything from 15-18" and are about £800 or less from a certain well known turbo and race car specialists based in Wrexham (DT) They are black and look mint, especially if you have red calipers or a BBK or JCW set-up behind them. I have a set in 17"x7 with Falken 452 tyres and they are great for grip and handling...acceleration and braking seems improved compared to when I had big 18" DARE X4s (they looked mint but were heavy on the brakes and slow for acceleration plus ride (very harsh due to very low profile tyres) and handling (tramlined badley) was not as good as now).

[sam_a156]

Hi Richard,

Those Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2s - are they ET45 or ET38?

Seems that many are running ET37 with 205 series tyres without a problem on a MCS(W), but e.g. TireRack specialists were warning that ET37+215 series might cause some rubbing:

"If using a 215 series some trimming of rear plastic fender liner may be required. 205 series should not require modification. If lowering is less than 1.5" the fitment comments should remain accurate. ".

Just wondering what is the combo you are using. Originally I was interested in OZ Ultraleggeras in black or graphite (only available in ET37). But your wheels looked nice too, just checked them at the Lohen web site. My MCSW is also dark grey with black roof

Thanks,
Sam

[Richard Crofts]

I am running a 38 offset version (I think). The rims are 17"x7" (same as BMW MINI rims in 17") and I run 215x40 profile tyres with no rubbing even when had 3 13+ stone passengers and luggage in car. my car is on 35mm lower KW springs too so is fairly low and doesn't scrub under acceleration turn in or braking. I have mad no changes to any arches or bumpers (will be fitting aero skirts next week)

My dares were a 45 off set on a 7.5" wide rim (18") and I ran those on 205/35s and they got badly curbed but never rubbed when on stock springs. i know folks with 30mm eibachs who also fitted those ET45 18"x7.5" dares with 215s and they didn't get rubbing unless heavily loaded.