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baggins_mini · Sep 12th, 2002, 09:01 PM

Just saw the updated site at www.kspeed.com
After seeing the MINI with them, I will definately be getting a set.

Colorado "S" · Sep 12th, 2002, 10:46 PM

Nice looking wheels.

Also one of the better roof flags I've seen

benggolf · Sep 12th, 2002, 11:05 PM

May I know what are the wheel and tires specs. Looks like 16-inchers to me right now.

Baggins_mini, your car looks great!

Colorado "S" · Sep 12th, 2002, 11:17 PM

If I remember correctly the Panasports are 16" X 7"

Also, as I read it that pic is from the KSpeed site, and not baggins MINI. I am looking forward to pics of his MINI with the Panasports though.

benggolf · Sep 12th, 2002, 11:28 PM

Thanks Colorado S, so that confirms my suspicion because the wheel gap is more compared to what is on my MCS (DS/W) with the 17" S-Spokes.

Are you planning on replacing your OEM wheels too?

MINIAC · Sep 13th, 2002, 01:49 AM

The car belongs to a poster at Roadfly.

Click below for some high resolution shots:

Panasport 16" x 7" ET35 16.7lb (7.6kg)

rich · Sep 13th, 2002, 05:45 AM

Very nice... Actually better than the 17" S-Lites IMO, both 16" size & design detail

baggins_mini · Sep 13th, 2002, 05:56 AM

That was the picture posted on kspeed. I really like the wheels, so i posted the picture (hope it is ok). I am planning on getting a set when my MINI arrives. Yes they are 16x7, but I think they are going to make a 16x6.5 for the autocrossers, and a 17 inch version also.
Thanks for the High Res pics MINIAC. Am using them for background pics now!

Der Blue Potato · Sep 13th, 2002, 01:28 PM

We have had the Panasports in stock now for some time now - they are 16x7 and have a 35mm offset. The due tend to stick out just a bit, but no spacers or other mods are needed for these wheels - I even used my stock Mini studs. KSpeed does sell them as well - don't forget that we (Rspeed) and k-speed are two completely different companies.

The weight is about 16 lbs each - with the Falken tires I wounted, the total weight was around 34 lbs or so - not the lightest weight to have on each corner, but they do look sweet.

You can see more at our web site at www.rspeed.net/mini

-Peter/RSpeed

baggins_mini · Sep 13th, 2002, 11:43 PM

Looks really nice on your black Cooper!

edlfrey · Sep 15th, 2002, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by baggins_mini
I am planning on getting a set when my MINI arrives.

Caution baggins-mini:

There is an offset range that you can use before you cause excessive front wheel bearing wear. I don't know what that range is for the MINI but from my experience going from ET50 stock to ET35 with only a 1/2" increase in wheel width may be at the edge of that range. Try to get an answer from your dealer if you can, the Service guys not your Advisor. Or you might try the Tire Rack - I asked a bunch of questions on this topic concerning VWs and they were helpful.

LannyMCS · Sep 16th, 2002, 09:34 AM

I was just reading the FAQ on factory offsets for the various wheels. Strangely, many of the 5.5" wide rims are listed as ET45, while 6.5" and 7" wide rims show ET48-50 offsets. This is not typical. Usually, you will find a decrease in offset as the rim get wider.

I would surmise that with such a wide range of widths avaialable, the factory had to play with the numbers to get the 5.5" rims to sit out far enough.

However, if the correct offset for a 7" rim is ET50, then going to a ET35 on a 16x7 is going to move that rim out 15mm or well over 1/2".....

The Panasports sure look sweet though. Is there any particular reason that they have chosen this offset?

Sep 12th, 2002, 09:01 PM	#1
baggins_mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Hartwood, Va.(Mainer in exhile) Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 65 Offline	Panasports for MINI Just saw the updated site at www.kspeed.com After seeing the MINI with them, I will definately be getting a set. Attached Thumbnails

Sep 12th, 2002, 10:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Colorado "S" MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 416 Offline	Nice looking wheels. Also one of the better roof flags I've seen Dave @ MCO MINI5280

Sep 12th, 2002, 11:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 4,062 Offline	Ditto that! May I know what are the wheel and tires specs. Looks like 16-inchers to me right now. Baggins_mini, your car looks great! 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

Sep 12th, 2002, 11:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 4,062 Offline	Thanks Colorado S, so that confirms my suspicion because the wheel gap is more compared to what is on my MCS (DS/W) with the 17" S-Spokes. Are you planning on replacing your OEM wheels too? 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

Sep 13th, 2002, 05:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 1,586 Offline	Very nice... Actually better than the 17" S-Lites IMO, both 16" size & design detail Cooper S, Jet Black w/ white roof, silver 16" X-Lite wheels, DSC, MFSW, dark tinted windows ...It's here & I love it!

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Sep 12th, 2002, 11:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Colorado "S" MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 416 Offline	If I remember correctly the Panasports are 16" X 7" Also, as I read it that pic is from the KSpeed site, and not baggins MINI. I am looking forward to pics of his MINI with the Panasports though.

Sep 13th, 2002, 01:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 8,319 Online	The car belongs to a poster at Roadfly. Click below for some high resolution shots: Panasport 16" x 7" ET35 16.7lb (7.6kg)

Sep 13th, 2002, 05:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
baggins_mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Hartwood, Va.(Mainer in exhile) Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 65 Offline	Not Mine That was the picture posted on kspeed. I really like the wheels, so i posted the picture (hope it is ok). I am planning on getting a set when my MINI arrives. Yes they are 16x7, but I think they are going to make a 16x6.5 for the autocrossers, and a 17 inch version also. Thanks for the High Res pics MINIAC. Am using them for background pics now! Last edited by baggins_mini : Sep 13th, 2002 at 06:02 AM.

Sep 13th, 2002, 01:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Der Blue Potato MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Local Time: 03:29 PM Posts: 197 Offline	We have had the Panasports in stock now for some time now - they are 16x7 and have a 35mm offset. The due tend to stick out just a bit, but no spacers or other mods are needed for these wheels - I even used my stock Mini studs. KSpeed does sell them as well - don't forget that we (Rspeed) and k-speed are two completely different companies. The weight is about 16 lbs each - with the Falken tires I wounted, the total weight was around 34 lbs or so - not the lightest weight to have on each corner, but they do look sweet. You can see more at our web site at www.rspeed.net/mini -Peter/RSpeed RSpeed Mini * Mini Performance and Accessories from around the world * http://www.rspeed.net

Sep 13th, 2002, 11:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
baggins_mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Hartwood, Va.(Mainer in exhile) Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 65 Offline	Thanks for the info Der Blue Potato Looks really nice on your black Cooper!

Sep 15th, 2002, 11:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
edlfrey MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Reno, NV Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 146 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by baggins_mini I am planning on getting a set when my MINI arrives. Caution baggins-mini: There is an offset range that you can use before you cause excessive front wheel bearing wear. I don't know what that range is for the MINI but from my experience going from ET50 stock to ET35 with only a 1/2" increase in wheel width may be at the edge of that range. Try to get an answer from your dealer if you can, the Service guys not your Advisor. Or you might try the Tire Rack - I asked a bunch of questions on this topic concerning VWs and they were helpful. 2003 Cooper: VR/W, Black Cloth & Interior, Cold Pak, MFSW, DSC & OBC Mod: Clear Lens 3rd Brake, Stubby Antenna, Cocomats, Clean Visors, Minilite Wheels, CNC Pedals, Custom LED Tail Lights, DaLan Hitch w/Whalen Engraved Hitch Cover

Sep 16th, 2002, 09:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
LannyMCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Connecticut, USA Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Offset.... I was just reading the FAQ on factory offsets for the various wheels. Strangely, many of the 5.5" wide rims are listed as ET45, while 6.5" and 7" wide rims show ET48-50 offsets. This is not typical. Usually, you will find a decrease in offset as the rim get wider. I would surmise that with such a wide range of widths avaialable, the factory had to play with the numbers to get the 5.5" rims to sit out far enough. However, if the correct offset for a 7" rim is ET50, then going to a ET35 on a 16x7 is going to move that rim out 15mm or well over 1/2"..... The Panasports sure look sweet though. Is there any particular reason that they have chosen this offset?

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