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kmpowell · Oct 11th, 2007, 06:41 PM

Since I am having no luck finding R105s at a decent price, I'm looking around to see if I can find some nice (and also lightweight) dark coloured 18" wheels that will suit my brand new Pepper White (with black roof, mirrors and JCW b/k) MCS that is due in a few weeks. I'm having no luck so far, but tonight I stumbled across these which caught my eye. What do you think, reckon they'll suit?

Also how do dealers treat cars with aftermarket wheels? Will they void the TLC, warranty work etc, or are they pretty fair?

FergusM · Oct 12th, 2007, 07:27 AM

I dopubt you'd void the warranty...no way they'd get away with that..

...and you could always keep the standard wheels and swap them on if you wree really worried about it (though I'd never bother).

Personally I'd steer well clear of split rim wheels...nitemare to refurbish if you hit kerbs etc...and similar issues to refurbish if they corrode, though I am biased had a very bad experience with BMW split rims and after a chat to a mechanic I'd not go near them.

Japper · Oct 12th, 2007, 07:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by kmpowell (original)

Since I am having no luck finding R105s at a decent price, I'm looking around to see if I can find some nice (and also lightweight) dark coloured 18" wheels that will suit my brand new Pepper White (with black roof, mirrors and JCW b/k) MCS that is due in a few weeks. I'm having no luck so far, but tonight I stumbled across these which caught my eye. What do you think, reckon they'll suit?

Also how do dealers treat cars with aftermarket wheels? Will they void the TLC, warranty work etc, or are they pretty fair?

Personally not a fan of these at all.

If i were you i'd get either the TD Pro race 1.2's or the OZ Ultraleggs. Both available in 18" size, both available in black finish and both about the lightest wheel you can get, and neither is expensive.

Interludio44 · Oct 12th, 2007, 10:47 AM

I don't like them either... sorry. Another vote for OZ Superleggera's!

newyorkaddict · Oct 12th, 2007, 01:24 PM

Try looking at Rota wheels, lightweight, good designs, and not too bad pricewise. I'm thinking of their Subzeros in Gunmetal with Polished Lip.

kmpowell · Oct 13th, 2007, 06:15 PM

Thanks for the feedback chaps - I think I'll stick with the flames for a bit until I find something suitable. No need to rush is there.

DerekH · Oct 13th, 2007, 07:17 PM

Have a look at Gasss from Madrid member on here his wheels are stunning IMHO

zyo · Oct 13th, 2007, 09:55 PM

Hi Derek, heres the thread with the rims you were reffering to...they do look great but how many hours must he spend on them ..my wheels seem to need cleaning every other day

http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-w...rks-parts.html

Note: if anyone is looking at this link, the wheels are further down the postings and not the crown spokes that are on the car in the first post.

Oct 11th, 2007, 06:41 PM	#1
kmpowell MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bristol Local Time: 02:01 AM Posts: 129 Offline	Wheel opinion Since I am having no luck finding R105s at a decent price, I'm looking around to see if I can find some nice (and also lightweight) dark coloured 18" wheels that will suit my brand new Pepper White (with black roof, mirrors and JCW b/k) MCS that is due in a few weeks. I'm having no luck so far, but tonight I stumbled across these which caught my eye. What do you think, reckon they'll suit? Also how do dealers treat cars with aftermarket wheels? Will they void the TLC, warranty work etc, or are they pretty fair? Speeding has never killed anybody, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you!

Oct 12th, 2007, 07:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 02:01 AM Posts: 906 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kmpowell (original) Since I am having no luck finding R105s at a decent price, I'm looking around to see if I can find some nice (and also lightweight) dark coloured 18" wheels that will suit my brand new Pepper White (with black roof, mirrors and JCW b/k) MCS that is due in a few weeks. I'm having no luck so far, but tonight I stumbled across these which caught my eye. What do you think, reckon they'll suit? Also how do dealers treat cars with aftermarket wheels? Will they void the TLC, warranty work etc, or are they pretty fair? Personally not a fan of these at all. If i were you i'd get either the TD Pro race 1.2's or the OZ Ultraleggs. Both available in 18" size, both available in black finish and both about the lightest wheel you can get, and neither is expensive. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Oct 13th, 2007, 06:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
kmpowell MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bristol Local Time: 02:01 AM Posts: 129 Offline	Thanks for the feedback chaps - I think I'll stick with the flames for a bit until I find something suitable. No need to rush is there. Speeding has never killed anybody, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you!

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Oct 12th, 2007, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 02:01 AM Posts: 693 Offline	I dopubt you'd void the warranty...no way they'd get away with that.. ...and you could always keep the standard wheels and swap them on if you wree really worried about it (though I'd never bother). Personally I'd steer well clear of split rim wheels...nitemare to refurbish if you hit kerbs etc...and similar issues to refurbish if they corrode, though I am biased had a very bad experience with BMW split rims and after a chat to a mechanic I'd not go near them.

Oct 12th, 2007, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Interludio44 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 02:01 AM Posts: 133 Offline	I don't like them either... sorry. Another vote for OZ Superleggera's!

Oct 12th, 2007, 01:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
newyorkaddict The Second Coming........ My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Exmoor, Devon Local Time: 02:01 AM Posts: 77 Offline	Try looking at Rota wheels, lightweight, good designs, and not too bad pricewise. I'm thinking of their Subzeros in Gunmetal with Polished Lip.

Oct 13th, 2007, 07:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 02:01 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Have a look at Gasss from Madrid member on here his wheels are stunning IMHO

Oct 13th, 2007, 09:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 02:01 AM Posts: 1,428 Offline	Hi Derek, heres the thread with the rims you were reffering to...they do look great but how many hours must he spend on them ..my wheels seem to need cleaning every other day http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-w...rks-parts.html Note: if anyone is looking at this link, the wheels are further down the postings and not the crown spokes that are on the car in the first post.

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