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scraggles · Mar 12th, 2008, 10:20 PM

I've got the chance of buying a set of anthracite double spoke wheels. The seller says they were supplied as an extra on an MCS, but how can I tell if they are proper Mini OEM ones? I don't want to be paying over the odds for a set of replica's.

R99 · Mar 12th, 2008, 11:32 PM

I have never seen a set of replica R99's for sale, they seem to be one of the few wheels that nobody has had a go at. I could be wrong though.

As far as telling if they are genuine are not goes. Here's a tip.

Check the back of the wheels. They should have the BBS logo (they make them for MINI) and also the word MINI stamped on the rear of the spokes. They also have part numbers stamped on them.

At least mine do, and I know they are Genuine.

Hope this helps.

James.

scraggles · Mar 13th, 2008, 05:46 PM

Thats a top tip, Thanks Mr R99

There's some replica's up on eBay at the moment, search for " 17" Alloy Wheels New Mini Mini 1 Cooper S ". I'd be interested if you can spot any difference.

Darthbladerni · Mar 13th, 2008, 06:21 PM

Im not sure about spotting the difference in them but in the long term, the aftermarket replicas would prob not last as long. Different materials getting eaten away by dirt and salt etc, is that correct??

R99 · Mar 13th, 2008, 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by scraggles (original)

Thats a top tip, Thanks Mr R99

There's some replica's up on eBay at the moment, search for " 17" Alloy Wheels New Mini Mini 1 Cooper S ". I'd be interested if you can spot any difference.

Well you learn something new everyday. Thanks for that link.

Ok, well looks wise, without comparing a genuine R99 next to it, I would say they are a good copy, and look pretty much exactly like mine. (well except mine are the polished variant)

If you still have the opportunity to go for the genuine anthracites, and they are reasonably priced, then I would recommend you buy those. Because, as mentioned previously, the replicas will be an inferior material. BBS are renown for their quality, hence the reason why MINI are using them to make their wheels.

If not, then those replicas might be a cheap buy, and will no doubt look good. Just be wary about salt on the roads corroding them.

James.

Mar 12th, 2008, 10:20 PM	#1
scraggles MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 63 Offline	difference between OEM and aftermarket R99's?? I've got the chance of buying a set of anthracite double spoke wheels. The seller says they were supplied as an extra on an MCS, but how can I tell if they are proper Mini OEM ones? I don't want to be paying over the odds for a set of replica's.

Mar 12th, 2008, 11:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	I have never seen a set of replica R99's for sale, they seem to be one of the few wheels that nobody has had a go at. I could be wrong though. As far as telling if they are genuine are not goes. Here's a tip. Check the back of the wheels. They should have the BBS logo (they make them for MINI) and also the word MINI stamped on the rear of the spokes. They also have part numbers stamped on them. At least mine do, and I know they are Genuine. Hope this helps. James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

Mar 13th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scraggles (original) Thats a top tip, Thanks Mr R99 There's some replica's up on eBay at the moment, search for " 17" Alloy Wheels New Mini Mini 1 Cooper S ". I'd be interested if you can spot any difference. Well you learn something new everyday. Thanks for that link. Ok, well looks wise, without comparing a genuine R99 next to it, I would say they are a good copy, and look pretty much exactly like mine. (well except mine are the polished variant) If you still have the opportunity to go for the genuine anthracites, and they are reasonably priced, then I would recommend you buy those. Because, as mentioned previously, the replicas will be an inferior material. BBS are renown for their quality, hence the reason why MINI are using them to make their wheels. If not, then those replicas might be a cheap buy, and will no doubt look good. Just be wary about salt on the roads corroding them. James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

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Mar 13th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
scraggles MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 63 Offline	Thats a top tip, Thanks Mr R99 There's some replica's up on eBay at the moment, search for " 17" Alloy Wheels New Mini Mini 1 Cooper S ". I'd be interested if you can spot any difference.

Mar 13th, 2008, 06:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 1,818 Offline	Im not sure about spotting the difference in them but in the long term, the aftermarket replicas would prob not last as long. Different materials getting eaten away by dirt and salt etc, is that correct??

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