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View Poll Results: Which Wheels Would You Choose?
R108's 15 37.50%
R90's 2 5.00%
R90's (Anthracite) 11 27.50%
Web Spoke 2 5.00%
Crown Spoke 4 10.00%
flame spoke 4 10.00%
R99 anthracite 2 5.00%
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Old Dec 26th, 2006, 09:48 PM
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Hi There,

I am about to place my order for a R56 Cooper S (Sparkling Silver, Black Roof, Black Bonnet Stripes, Chrome Line Exterior & Chrome Mirrors)

I have decided on most bits of spec but I am a bit lost with the choices in wheels.

SO... I decided to hold a poll and let democracy decide...

Lets forget about the price difference between the wheels... Lets just go for looks!

So here is the five choices with some mock-ups (with the help off miniusa.com and my very basic PhotoShop "skills") to help the decision process.

Thanks!

*EDIT : YOU WILL FIND THE FLAME SPOKE PICTURE IN POST # 7 AND THE R99 ANTHRACITE IN POST # 21. *
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Old Dec 26th, 2006, 09:50 PM
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I think the R108's are the ones to go for.
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Old Dec 26th, 2006, 10:43 PM
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if money is no option I think the R108's, but second choice would be crown spokes which are part of chilli pack.
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Old Dec 26th, 2006, 10:48 PM
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R108 rims are new to the new generation of minis so i'd go for them cos they'll be more unique and stand out! i wish i could have them on my MCS!! lucky you.... good luck and hope u make the right decision!
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p.s. i think the R108s will look the bomb on astro black mini's! or any other dark colours
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I voted for the R108's as the visual weight matches the R56 well, however among the group I'd put the Crown Spokes 2nd place. Personally I'd go for the Flame spokes however...something to add to the confusion!

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Quote: Originally Posted by Ryephile (original)
I voted for the R108's as the visual weight matches the R56 well, however among the group I'd put the Crown Spokes 2nd place. Personally I'd go for the Flame spokes however...something to add to the confusion!


I knew I missed something! Here is the picture.

I do not know how to amend the poll (anyone got any idea?), so if you could please just post the vote for the Flame Spokes. Sorry!
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I love those R108s too!!!


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I´ve vote r90 anthracite

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Old Dec 27th, 2006, 08:52 PM
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Web spokes.... I test drove ans MCS with the same colour scheme as yours with the web spokes and they really do look good...
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I´ve vote r90 anthracite


I'm with you...
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Quote: Originally Posted by HyperConvert (original)
I knew I missed something! Here is the picture.

I do not know how to amend the poll (anyone got any idea?), so if you could please just post the vote for the Flame Spokes. Sorry!

poll amended for you

Also added in the Anthracite R99's as those for me would be the best looking option on your car
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the 108 s are very dear for all they are the wheels withe chrome rims corrode all the time and the lacker flakes off with road salt
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Quote: Originally Posted by SC06GVK (original)
the 108 s are very dear for all they are the wheels withe chrome rims corrode all the time and the lacker flakes off with road salt

What???? Wheres the chrome on R108's or have I got your post wrong?

Anyway bad english dat init

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Old Dec 29th, 2006, 08:47 PM
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web spokes the finnish on the rim comes off with the rroad salt they are famous for it r90s as well
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