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Jacked up · Mar 19th, 2007, 12:03 AM

should i fit these to my mini ??

what do you think ?

anyone have pictures of these fitted to there mini ?

mine is indie blue (sort of )

Scrogg · Mar 19th, 2007, 12:25 AM

There are a couple of threads already from people who have done this. This one was the first that a quick search brought up.

Apparently, they're a bit more shiny than the genuine wheels, and are heavier, but don't look too different (apart from the awful WORX logo on the centre-cap!)

I'm sure the GP owners amongst us will tell you why you shouldn't fit them, but if you actually like them go for it...

laura&pete · Mar 19th, 2007, 11:25 AM

http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...lica-17-a.html

There's mine in that thread. They are in the 17 inch flavour. I swapped the worx center cap for the originals.

I'm not sure what they'd look like on a blue mini! I love them though.

Cooper S Dan · Mar 19th, 2007, 11:56 AM

i really like these wheels on other mini's - not just the GP!

from what i've seen, black and pepper white are the best cars for them, and also dark silver on the cooper s look good!

not sure about your color though, would be a good idea to photoshop some onto your car first me thinks!

Yatesy · Mar 19th, 2007, 04:28 PM

I am also thinking of getting these wheels for my MC. Its finished in LY (car pics are in my gallery). I think that 18's would be better suited.

Any comments? Pics?

Anybody had concerns over the quality or durability of these wheels?

Jacked up · Mar 20th, 2007, 12:13 AM

thanks for your comments on this thread, went to have tyres fitted on these earlier today but DRAMA'S the tyres on my s spokes were a ******* to get off, and one of them was shoot after hitting a VERY large pothole the other week. although would never had known, if i hadn't pop into the garage this afternoon. anyway tyres was going to cost £197 (dunlop runflat) kwick fit prices? madness!!

anyway instead of that i got in touch with the dealers i brought them from and change them in for R90's with brand new tyres for £200 more. so in the end i got what i wanted, and i feel that as some of you have already said the colour of my mini was maybe not hte best.

so if anyone want some spare runflats in 17' i have 3 spares will ptu them in the classifed tomorrow for £30 each about 6mm of tread on each.

anyway again thanks

t400 · Apr 6th, 2007, 04:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Dan (original)

i really like these wheels on other mini's - not just the GP!

from what i've seen, black and pepper white are the best cars for them, and also dark silver on the cooper s look good!

not sure about your color though, would be a good idea to photoshop some onto your car first me thinks!

How about on a Chillie Red? i think it works...

SteveM3 · Apr 9th, 2007, 12:42 PM

Anyone know the weight of these replicas?

MarkW19 · Apr 9th, 2007, 12:49 PM

The 18" ones are apparently 9.5kg each.

I thought about them, then opted for the official "GP" wheels (pics below). The GP wheels are even lighter than the 17" bullets I had before.

PmP · Apr 12th, 2007, 02:05 PM

I dont know about the replicas, but the official ones have a fantastic finish on them, it is like teflon, as used on non stick frying pans. When you take a rim off and wash it, its just like washing a frying pan the way the water runs across it.

Cooper S Dan · Apr 12th, 2007, 02:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by t400 (original)

How about on a Chillie Red? i think it works...

i agree, looks really good with the chilli red!!

really smart wheels!!

question for everyone... are the official GP wheels 17" or 18"??

Scrogg · Apr 12th, 2007, 02:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Dan (original)

question for everyone... are the official GP wheels 17" or 18"??

18"

Cooper S Dan · Apr 12th, 2007, 02:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

18"

cheers scrogg... on that note, have mini opted for looks as opposed for performance by going for 18"?

Scrogg · Apr 12th, 2007, 02:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Dan (original)

have mini opted for looks as opposed for performance by going for 18"?

Hadn't really thought about it before, but I guess so, as all JCW alloys are 18"

Does seem a little strange when MINI themselves have stated the optimum handling etc is gained from 16" wheels.

Cooper S Dan · Apr 12th, 2007, 02:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Hadn't really thought about it before, but I guess so, as all JCW alloys are 18"

Does seem a little strange when MINI themselves have stated the optimum handling etc is gained from 16" wheels.

hmm... for looks and general motoring on the roads 18" is good on the mini, but there are a few people who use their GP's on the track aren't there, so yeah, as you say they would probably be better off with 16"...

anyway, i'm just being pedantic, cos 18" looks mint on the mini so it's all good!!

Tobes · May 8th, 2008, 12:41 PM

How much would an official GP set cost me?

Rakey · May 8th, 2008, 01:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tobes (original)

How much would an official GP set cost me?

About £800 for wheels alone, and you'd need a GP vin number, JCW engine number and roof number which all matched up to order them

Tobes · May 8th, 2008, 01:32 PM

would a dealer you are on good terms with do this for you or i suppose you could just go into dealers and get vin and number form a second hand one up for sale?

Would GP owners like seeing their wheels on say s works cars?

Rakey · May 8th, 2008, 01:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tobes (original)

would a dealer you are on good terms with do this for you or i suppose you could just go into dealers and get vin and number form a second hand one up for sale?

Would GP owners like seeing their wheels on say s works cars?

Can't imagine many dealers would do this, or keep all those numbers on file or want to be seen to be ordering many GP parts, especially against one number of car

Mar 19th, 2007, 12:03 AM	#1
Jacked up The Original © My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aldershot/Hastings Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 639 Offline	gp replica wheels should i fit these to my mini ?? what do you think ? anyone have pictures of these fitted to there mini ? mine is indie blue (sort of ) CLICK HERE: UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB001

Mar 19th, 2007, 11:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cooper S Dan \\ World Record Holder // My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 263 Offline	i really like these wheels on other mini's - not just the GP! from what i've seen, black and pepper white are the best cars for them, and also dark silver on the cooper s look good! not sure about your color though, would be a good idea to photoshop some onto your car first me thinks! Guinness World Record Holder 'Largest Parade of MINI Cars' 28th March 2007

Mar 20th, 2007, 12:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jacked up The Original © My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aldershot/Hastings Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 639 Offline	thanks for your comments on this thread, went to have tyres fitted on these earlier today but DRAMA'S the tyres on my s spokes were a ******* to get off, and one of them was shoot after hitting a VERY large pothole the other week. although would never had known, if i hadn't pop into the garage this afternoon. anyway tyres was going to cost £197 (dunlop runflat) kwick fit prices? madness!! anyway instead of that i got in touch with the dealers i brought them from and change them in for R90's with brand new tyres for £200 more. so in the end i got what i wanted, and i feel that as some of you have already said the colour of my mini was maybe not hte best. so if anyone want some spare runflats in 17' i have 3 spares will ptu them in the classifed tomorrow for £30 each about 6mm of tread on each. anyway again thanks CLICK HERE: UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB001

Apr 6th, 2007, 04:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
t400 the end My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: midlands Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 101 Offline	with red? Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Dan (original) i really like these wheels on other mini's - not just the GP! from what i've seen, black and pepper white are the best cars for them, and also dark silver on the cooper s look good! not sure about your color though, would be a good idea to photoshop some onto your car first me thinks! How about on a Chillie Red? i think it works... Attached Thumbnails

Apr 9th, 2007, 12:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 1,777 Offline	Anyone know the weight of these replicas? Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

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Mar 19th, 2007, 12:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 15,069 Offline	There are a couple of threads already from people who have done this. This one was the first that a quick search brought up. Apparently, they're a bit more shiny than the genuine wheels, and are heavier, but don't look too different (apart from the awful WORX logo on the centre-cap!) I'm sure the GP owners amongst us will tell you why you shouldn't fit them, but if you actually like them go for it...

Mar 19th, 2007, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
laura&pete MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 6 Offline	http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...lica-17-a.html There's mine in that thread. They are in the 17 inch flavour. I swapped the worx center cap for the originals. I'm not sure what they'd look like on a blue mini! I love them though.

Mar 19th, 2007, 04:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Yatesy It's getting hot in here! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 102 Offline	I am also thinking of getting these wheels for my MC. Its finished in LY (car pics are in my gallery). I think that 18's would be better suited. Any comments? Pics? Anybody had concerns over the quality or durability of these wheels?

Apr 9th, 2007, 12:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	The 18" ones are apparently 9.5kg each. I thought about them, then opted for the official "GP" wheels (pics below). The GP wheels are even lighter than the 17" bullets I had before.

Apr 12th, 2007, 02:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 2,627 Offline	I dont know about the replicas, but the official ones have a fantastic finish on them, it is like teflon, as used on non stick frying pans. When you take a rim off and wash it, its just like washing a frying pan the way the water runs across it.

Apr 12th, 2007, 02:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cooper S Dan \\ World Record Holder // My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 263 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by t400 (original) How about on a Chillie Red? i think it works... i agree, looks really good with the chilli red!! really smart wheels!! question for everyone... are the official GP wheels 17" or 18"?? Guinness World Record Holder 'Largest Parade of MINI Cars' 28th March 2007

Apr 12th, 2007, 02:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 15,069 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Dan (original) question for everyone... are the official GP wheels 17" or 18"?? 18"

Apr 12th, 2007, 02:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Cooper S Dan \\ World Record Holder // My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 263 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) 18" cheers scrogg... on that note, have mini opted for looks as opposed for performance by going for 18"? Guinness World Record Holder 'Largest Parade of MINI Cars' 28th March 2007

Apr 12th, 2007, 02:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 15,069 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Dan (original) have mini opted for looks as opposed for performance by going for 18"? Hadn't really thought about it before, but I guess so, as all JCW alloys are 18" Does seem a little strange when MINI themselves have stated the optimum handling etc is gained from 16" wheels.

Apr 12th, 2007, 02:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cooper S Dan \\ World Record Holder // My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 263 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Hadn't really thought about it before, but I guess so, as all JCW alloys are 18" Does seem a little strange when MINI themselves have stated the optimum handling etc is gained from 16" wheels. hmm... for looks and general motoring on the roads 18" is good on the mini, but there are a few people who use their GP's on the track aren't there, so yeah, as you say they would probably be better off with 16"... anyway, i'm just being pedantic, cos 18" looks mint on the mini so it's all good!! Guinness World Record Holder 'Largest Parade of MINI Cars' 28th March 2007

May 8th, 2008, 12:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tobes MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 383 Offline	How much would an official GP set cost me?

May 8th, 2008, 01:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tobes (original) How much would an official GP set cost me? About £800 for wheels alone, and you'd need a GP vin number, JCW engine number and roof number which all matched up to order them Its only a forum you know!

May 8th, 2008, 01:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
Tobes MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 383 Offline	would a dealer you are on good terms with do this for you or i suppose you could just go into dealers and get vin and number form a second hand one up for sale? Would GP owners like seeing their wheels on say s works cars?

May 8th, 2008, 01:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 08:19 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tobes (original) would a dealer you are on good terms with do this for you or i suppose you could just go into dealers and get vin and number form a second hand one up for sale? Would GP owners like seeing their wheels on say s works cars? Can't imagine many dealers would do this, or keep all those numbers on file or want to be seen to be ordering many GP parts, especially against one number of car Its only a forum you know!

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