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housefm · Aug 21st, 2007, 06:24 PM

Firstly hi all im new here just picked up a cooper convertible silver with blue roof not sure if this is the right section but can anyone recommend some 17inch alloys as i dont know where to start. Im sure all you guys and girls can help with some makes
thx Paul

Buz999 · Aug 22nd, 2007, 08:40 AM

Hi and welcome.
There are loads of good looking alloys with multi spokes suiting the mini well but personally i reckon the MINI R85 S spokes take some beating.

Paul · Aug 22nd, 2007, 08:57 AM

"Good" is subjective really. Depends on your budgets and your desires really. Lighter, stronger alloys will cost a lot more than heavier, lower quality wheels. But they can both be as pretty or as ugly as each other, depending on your tastes!

Richard Crofts · Aug 22nd, 2007, 09:28 AM

On a fairly stock looking silver car the S spokes from BMW look mint!

I can safely say that silver Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s would look good as would black ones. I'd advise not getting the ET45 ones that most folks will sell for the MINI. I'd get something like a 38 or a 40 ET so they fill the arches nicely (these are also sooo light and durable that they make handling even better)

OZ ultra or supa leggeras in silver would also look good.

MINI&MERCGUY · Aug 22nd, 2007, 10:53 AM

17" Flame spokes are the way to go!

paa100 · Aug 22nd, 2007, 11:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

On a fairly stock looking silver car the S spokes from BMW look mint!

I can safely say that silver Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s would look good as would black ones. I'd advise not getting the ET45 ones that most folks will sell for the MINI. I'd get something like a 38 or a 40 ET so they fill the arches nicely (these are also sooo light and durable that they make handling even better)

OZ ultra or supa leggeras in silver would also look good.

I have a spare set of S Spokes in my shed that have about half the tread on and are going spare. Just put some Team Dynamics 1.2's on. PM me if you are interested

Suj999 · Aug 22nd, 2007, 12:31 PM

Worx copy of the GP ones... (am I going to get flamed for this!

)

Richard Crofts · Aug 22nd, 2007, 12:39 PM

Nah....

Banned maybe but not flamed

LOL

MINIAC · Aug 22nd, 2007, 02:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

I can safely say that silver Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s would look good as would black ones. I'd advise not getting the ET45 ones that most folks will sell for the MINI. I'd get something like a 38 or a 40 ET so they fill the arches nicely.

Running those lower offsets could cause rubbing depending on suspension (lowering) and tire size.

Richard Crofts · Aug 22nd, 2007, 03:51 PM

TDs with 38 off set on 30mm drop springs and 215/40 r17 tyres does not rub ...even with passengers (well it doesn't on the cars i know with it) I run ET45 with that tyre size on 35mm and there is a million miles of clearance...so 38s won't be an issue IMO. Many GTT folks running the ultraleggaras in ET37 without rubbing on 30mm springs. Once you pass 40/38 and head towards lower 30 ETs then things get messy. Or if you chose that 38 ET on an 18" wheel it could be an issue but not on 17s

Mike Edwards · Aug 22nd, 2007, 05:35 PM

Bullets are the way to go.

I have a spare set too...

MINIAC · Aug 22nd, 2007, 06:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

TDs with 38 off set on 30mm drop springs and 215/40 r17 tyres does not rub ...even with passengers (well it doesn't on the cars i know with it).

215/40-17 tires only have a 23.77in (603.8mm) diameter. I'll bet that 215/45-17 which have a 24.62in (625.3mm) diameter will rub.

paa100 · Aug 22nd, 2007, 09:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Edwards (original)

Bullets are the way to go.

I have a spare set too...

Aug 21st, 2007, 06:24 PM	#1
housefm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 01:56 PM Posts: 9 Offline	new here any1 recommend good 17" alloys Firstly hi all im new here just picked up a cooper convertible silver with blue roof not sure if this is the right section but can anyone recommend some 17inch alloys as i dont know where to start. Im sure all you guys and girls can help with some makes thx Paul Attached Thumbnails

Aug 22nd, 2007, 11:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
paa100 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Forest of Dean Local Time: 01:56 PM Posts: 1,297 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) On a fairly stock looking silver car the S spokes from BMW look mint! I can safely say that silver Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s would look good as would black ones. I'd advise not getting the ET45 ones that most folks will sell for the MINI. I'd get something like a 38 or a 40 ET so they fill the arches nicely (these are also sooo light and durable that they make handling even better) OZ ultra or supa leggeras in silver would also look good. I have a spare set of S Spokes in my shed that have about half the tread on and are going spare. Just put some Team Dynamics 1.2's on. PM me if you are interested WhatCar? Claim: “As hot hatches go, it’s hotter than a blacksmith’s armpit.”

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paa100 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Forest of Dean Local Time: 01:56 PM Posts: 1,297 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Edwards (original) Bullets are the way to go. I have a spare set too... WhatCar? Claim: “As hot hatches go, it’s hotter than a blacksmith’s armpit.”

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Aug 22nd, 2007, 08:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Buz999 What mod next? My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ludlow,Shropshire Local Time: 01:56 PM Posts: 237 Offline	Hi and welcome. There are loads of good looking alloys with multi spokes suiting the mini well but personally i reckon the MINI R85 S spokes take some beating.

Aug 22nd, 2007, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:56 PM Posts: 40,778 Offline	"Good" is subjective really. Depends on your budgets and your desires really. Lighter, stronger alloys will cost a lot more than heavier, lower quality wheels. But they can both be as pretty or as ugly as each other, depending on your tastes!

Aug 22nd, 2007, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 01:56 PM Posts: 3,070 Offline	On a fairly stock looking silver car the S spokes from BMW look mint! I can safely say that silver Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s would look good as would black ones. I'd advise not getting the ET45 ones that most folks will sell for the MINI. I'd get something like a 38 or a 40 ET so they fill the arches nicely (these are also sooo light and durable that they make handling even better) OZ ultra or supa leggeras in silver would also look good.

Aug 22nd, 2007, 10:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
MINI&MERCGUY MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 01:56 PM Posts: 154 Offline	17" Flame spokes are the way to go!

Aug 22nd, 2007, 12:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Suj999 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex Local Time: 01:56 PM Posts: 106 Offline	Worx copy of the GP ones... (am I going to get flamed for this! )

Aug 22nd, 2007, 12:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 01:56 PM Posts: 3,070 Offline	Nah.... Banned maybe but not flamed LOL

Aug 22nd, 2007, 02:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 8,510 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) I can safely say that silver Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s would look good as would black ones. I'd advise not getting the ET45 ones that most folks will sell for the MINI. I'd get something like a 38 or a 40 ET so they fill the arches nicely. Running those lower offsets could cause rubbing depending on suspension (lowering) and tire size.

Aug 22nd, 2007, 03:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 01:56 PM Posts: 3,070 Offline	TDs with 38 off set on 30mm drop springs and 215/40 r17 tyres does not rub ...even with passengers (well it doesn't on the cars i know with it) I run ET45 with that tyre size on 35mm and there is a million miles of clearance...so 38s won't be an issue IMO. Many GTT folks running the ultraleggaras in ET37 without rubbing on 30mm springs. Once you pass 40/38 and head towards lower 30 ETs then things get messy. Or if you chose that 38 ET on an 18" wheel it could be an issue but not on 17s

Aug 22nd, 2007, 05:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mike Edwards MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Herefordshire Local Time: 01:56 PM Posts: 810 Offline	Bullets are the way to go. I have a spare set too...

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Aug 22nd, 2007, 06:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 8,510 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) TDs with 38 off set on 30mm drop springs and 215/40 r17 tyres does not rub ...even with passengers (well it doesn't on the cars i know with it). 215/40-17 tires only have a 23.77in (603.8mm) diameter. I'll bet that 215/45-17 which have a 24.62in (625.3mm) diameter will rub.