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MINI-Bob · Jan 20th, 2008, 10:38 AM

Has anyone seen an MCS on these wheels? I really like them but really can't envisage them on my car.

Also, if i went for 16 x 7, what's the best size tyre to go for? 205/50/16?

PmP · Jan 20th, 2008, 11:58 AM

would look much better in 17 inch or 18 inch, 16's might look a bit small.

ScottyBoy · Jan 20th, 2008, 12:38 PM

These remind me of the New Golf W12 GTi's wheels

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Very cool IMO, maybe someone can photoshop them for you?

Scott

MINI-Bob · Jan 20th, 2008, 03:31 PM

I'd thought the same thing Scott. Spokes are a bit thinner, but definitely similar.

I've currently got 17" S-Lites on my car and i really don't like the ride quality. I thought the 16" might give a bit more cushioning with the fatter tyres or will a significantly lighter 17" have a similar impact if you reduce the unsprung weight? Need to do a bit more research!

Damo · Jan 20th, 2008, 08:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Bob (original)

I'd thought the same thing Scott. Spokes are a bit thinner, but definitely similar.

I've currently got 17" S-Lites on my car and i really don't like the ride quality. I thought the 16" might give a bit more cushioning with the fatter tyres or will a significantly lighter 17" have a similar impact if you reduce the unsprung weight? Need to do a bit more research!

If thats 17's and run flats get 17's and normal tyres, its like night and day

My GF went from 16 Runfats to 18's with normal tyres and the ride improved!

Jan 20th, 2008, 10:38 AM	#1
MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 127 Offline	Borbet CC Alloys Has anyone seen an MCS on these wheels? I really like them but really can't envisage them on my car. Also, if i went for 16 x 7, what's the best size tyre to go for? 205/50/16? Attached Thumbnails

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ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 3,065 Offline	These remind me of the New Golf W12 GTi's wheels Very cool IMO, maybe someone can photoshop them for you? Scott Last edited by MINIAC : Jan 20th, 2008 at 03:30 PM. Reason: Attach image

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Jan 20th, 2008, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 2,674 Offline	would look much better in 17 inch or 18 inch, 16's might look a bit small.

Jan 20th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 127 Offline	I'd thought the same thing Scott. Spokes are a bit thinner, but definitely similar. I've currently got 17" S-Lites on my car and i really don't like the ride quality. I thought the 16" might give a bit more cushioning with the fatter tyres or will a significantly lighter 17" have a similar impact if you reduce the unsprung weight? Need to do a bit more research!

Jan 20th, 2008, 08:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Damo Disillusioned with MINI2 My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 10,449 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Bob (original) I'd thought the same thing Scott. Spokes are a bit thinner, but definitely similar. I've currently got 17" S-Lites on my car and i really don't like the ride quality. I thought the 16" might give a bit more cushioning with the fatter tyres or will a significantly lighter 17" have a similar impact if you reduce the unsprung weight? Need to do a bit more research! If thats 17's and run flats get 17's and normal tyres, its like night and day My GF went from 16 Runfats to 18's with normal tyres and the ride improved!

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