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PGN-1 · Mar 21st, 2008, 06:40 AM

This is confusing, Ive been looking at tires at this online site, localized version for you Brits would be this -> Tyres at mytyres.co.uk: car tyres, 4x4 tyres and van tyres at low prices

What is this rim protector? I take it it has nothing to do with run flats? This would be reasonable price wise, FK-452
215/35 ZR18 84Y RFD with rim protection * Now what is this RFD? Run flat? Falken homepage hasn't got any mention about them being such.

Looks wise theres a run out of EAGLE F1 GS-D3 215/35 ZR18 84W XL, which have that clean monsoon F1 look, their almost cheap, as their an old model.

Damo, you mentioned in another thread that your Superleggeras rub a bit at the back? Your car was lowered? How much? I have thought about getting a KW set at some point, I might not use it directly to lower the car, but Ive heard even at its highest setting its lower than the original ride height?

Damo · Mar 21st, 2008, 10:08 AM

The Rim Protector is a little bit of extra rubber on the tyre that protrudes over the edge of the rim so help preventing damage from catching kerbs and big bumbs.

My car is lowered on Eibach lowering springs (30-35mm I think) and it only rubs when you hit a big dip.

Hyper Active · Mar 21st, 2008, 10:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PGN-1 (original)

This is confusing, Ive been looking at tires at this online site, localized version for you Brits would be this -> Tyres at mytyres.co.uk: car tyres, 4x4 tyres and van tyres at low prices

What is this rim protector? I take it it has nothing to do with run flats? This would be reasonable price wise, FK-452
215/35 ZR18 84Y RFD with rim protection * Now what is this RFD? Run flat? Falken homepage hasn't got any mention about them being such.

Looks wise theres a run out of EAGLE F1 GS-D3 215/35 ZR18 84W XL, which have that clean monsoon F1 look, their almost cheap, as their an old model.

Damo, you mentioned in another thread that your Superleggeras rub a bit at the back? Your car was lowered? How much? I have thought about getting a KW set at some point, I might not use it directly to lower the car, but Ive heard even at its highest setting its lower than the original ride height?

A tyre with Rim Protection, just means that the side wall has been moulded so that it overlaps the wheel rim. Any slight brush of the curb and it's just the tyre that gets rubbed

.

I'm think i'm right in saying that RFD, refers to it being Reinforced, which means the tyre can take extra loads. There also referred to as XL, or Extra Load tyres as well. Extra Load tyres are an evolution of the reinforced tyre for heavier, higher performance vehicles, allowing a lower profile tyre with extra load carrying capability, these tyres give more rigidity and enhanced road holding. Extra load tyres have a higher inflation pressure and often have XL moulded on the sidewall.

I've been told that Cross Coilovers can be run at the stock ride height

. There is a group buy thats just started for these in the Revolution MINI Works forum.

Posts001 · Mar 21st, 2008, 12:46 PM

Have to go with the Ultra's. They look great

-G- · Mar 21st, 2008, 01:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Posts001 (original)

Have to go with the Ultra's. They look great

Im in the middle of trying to find a set of Black 18" Ultraleggeras for my GP

Posts001 · Mar 21st, 2008, 01:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by -G- (original)

Im in the middle of trying to find a set of Black 18" Ultraleggeras for my GP

Good Luck finding them

-G- · Mar 21st, 2008, 01:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Posts001 (original)

Good Luck finding them

Lohen have quoted me a price and reckon they can get them in over the next 2 weeks, Im just trying to beat it

Posts001 · Mar 21st, 2008, 01:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by -G- (original)

Lohen have quoted me a price and reckon they can get them in over the next 2 weeks, Im just trying to beat it

Make sure you post some pics when you get them on there.

-G- · Mar 21st, 2008, 04:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Posts001 (original)

Make sure you post some pics when you get them on there.

.......Off to buy a digital camera

Damo · Mar 21st, 2008, 05:11 PM

If fabio has a side on shot of his car can easily shop them to 18"

gotsmart · Mar 22nd, 2008, 06:57 AM

I dunno... i kinda prefer the look of the Superturismos. The Ultraleggeras always look too thin and delicate to me. But you know what they say about opinions...

poer007 · Mar 23rd, 2008, 04:02 PM

Ok, but should i bay the ultraleggeras in 8x18 (ET42) or 7,5x18 (ET42), or should bay them in 7.0x18" (ET42) 215/35-18

Damo · Mar 23rd, 2008, 08:59 PM

7.5" or 7.0" width.

poer007 · Mar 23rd, 2008, 10:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

7.5" or 7.0" width.

Damo do you have 7,5" or 7" on your 18" superleggeras?

Damo · Mar 23rd, 2008, 10:29 PM

7" better for fitting with a lowered car

But maximum tyre width is 215. 225 will fit a 7.5" wheel.

kleinen_joris · Mar 24th, 2008, 12:17 PM

Ultraleggera's all the way, I think of buying a set for myself after looking at this Dutch Clubman D

18" black

R99 · Mar 25th, 2008, 02:02 AM

They look the nuts!

poer007 · Apr 1st, 2008, 07:54 PM

My 18" ultraleggeras

KoolBurro · Apr 2nd, 2008, 02:33 PM

I've had my eye on the OZ Superturismo GT's forever... those have my vote.

C00P3R S · Apr 6th, 2008, 02:31 PM

Superturismos? maybe i'm biased!

Mar 21st, 2008, 06:40 AM	#21
PGN-1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 09:37 PM Posts: 73 Offline	This is confusing, Ive been looking at tires at this online site, localized version for you Brits would be this -> Tyres at mytyres.co.uk: car tyres, 4x4 tyres and van tyres at low prices What is this rim protector? I take it it has nothing to do with run flats? This would be reasonable price wise, FK-452 215/35 ZR18 84Y RFD with rim protection * Now what is this RFD? Run flat? Falken homepage hasn't got any mention about them being such. Looks wise theres a run out of EAGLE F1 GS-D3 215/35 ZR18 84W XL, which have that clean monsoon F1 look, their almost cheap, as their an old model. Damo, you mentioned in another thread that your Superleggeras rub a bit at the back? Your car was lowered? How much? I have thought about getting a KW set at some point, I might not use it directly to lower the car, but Ive heard even at its highest setting its lower than the original ride height? Blaah...

Mar 21st, 2008, 01:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
-G- Chasing 295bhp! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Posts001 (original) Have to go with the Ultra's. They look great Im in the middle of trying to find a set of Black 18" Ultraleggeras for my GP GP 1021

Mar 21st, 2008, 01:34 PM	#27 (permalink)
-G- Chasing 295bhp! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Posts001 (original) Good Luck finding them Lohen have quoted me a price and reckon they can get them in over the next 2 weeks, Im just trying to beat it GP 1021

Mar 21st, 2008, 04:33 PM	#29 (permalink)
-G- Chasing 295bhp! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Posts001 (original) Make sure you post some pics when you get them on there. .......Off to buy a digital camera GP 1021

Mar 23rd, 2008, 04:02 PM	#32 (permalink)
poer007 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 06:37 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Ok, but should i bay the ultraleggeras in 8x18 (ET42) or 7,5x18 (ET42), or should bay them in 7.0x18" (ET42) 215/35-18 Last edited by poer007 : Mar 23rd, 2008 at 04:53 PM. Reason: new

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Mar 21st, 2008, 10:08 AM	#22 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 10,685 Offline	The Rim Protector is a little bit of extra rubber on the tyre that protrudes over the edge of the rim so help preventing damage from catching kerbs and big bumbs. My car is lowered on Eibach lowering springs (30-35mm I think) and it only rubs when you hit a big dip.

Mar 21st, 2008, 10:21 AM	#23 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 2,214 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PGN-1 (original) This is confusing, Ive been looking at tires at this online site, localized version for you Brits would be this -> Tyres at mytyres.co.uk: car tyres, 4x4 tyres and van tyres at low prices What is this rim protector? I take it it has nothing to do with run flats? This would be reasonable price wise, FK-452 215/35 ZR18 84Y RFD with rim protection * Now what is this RFD? Run flat? Falken homepage hasn't got any mention about them being such. Looks wise theres a run out of EAGLE F1 GS-D3 215/35 ZR18 84W XL, which have that clean monsoon F1 look, their almost cheap, as their an old model. Damo, you mentioned in another thread that your Superleggeras rub a bit at the back? Your car was lowered? How much? I have thought about getting a KW set at some point, I might not use it directly to lower the car, but Ive heard even at its highest setting its lower than the original ride height? A tyre with Rim Protection, just means that the side wall has been moulded so that it overlaps the wheel rim. Any slight brush of the curb and it's just the tyre that gets rubbed . I'm think i'm right in saying that RFD, refers to it being Reinforced, which means the tyre can take extra loads. There also referred to as XL, or Extra Load tyres as well. Extra Load tyres are an evolution of the reinforced tyre for heavier, higher performance vehicles, allowing a lower profile tyre with extra load carrying capability, these tyres give more rigidity and enhanced road holding. Extra load tyres have a higher inflation pressure and often have XL moulded on the sidewall. I've been told that Cross Coilovers can be run at the stock ride height . There is a group buy thats just started for these in the Revolution MINI Works forum.

Mar 21st, 2008, 12:46 PM	#24 (permalink)
Posts001 Wooohooooooooo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where ever I land Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 2,668 Offline	Have to go with the Ultra's. They look great

Mar 21st, 2008, 01:30 PM	#26 (permalink)
Posts001 Wooohooooooooo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where ever I land Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 2,668 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by -G- (original) Im in the middle of trying to find a set of Black 18" Ultraleggeras for my GP Good Luck finding them

Mar 21st, 2008, 01:46 PM	#28 (permalink)
Posts001 Wooohooooooooo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where ever I land Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 2,668 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by -G- (original) Lohen have quoted me a price and reckon they can get them in over the next 2 weeks, Im just trying to beat it Make sure you post some pics when you get them on there.

Mar 21st, 2008, 05:11 PM	#30 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 10,685 Offline	If fabio has a side on shot of his car can easily shop them to 18"

Mar 22nd, 2008, 06:57 AM	#31 (permalink)
gotsmart MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Local Time: 02:37 PM Posts: 55 Offline	I dunno... i kinda prefer the look of the Superturismos. The Ultraleggeras always look too thin and delicate to me. But you know what they say about opinions...

Mar 23rd, 2008, 08:59 PM	#33 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 10,685 Offline	7.5" or 7.0" width.

Mar 23rd, 2008, 10:07 PM	#34 (permalink)
poer007 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 06:37 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original) 7.5" or 7.0" width. Damo do you have 7,5" or 7" on your 18" superleggeras?

Mar 23rd, 2008, 10:29 PM	#35 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 10,685 Offline	7" better for fitting with a lowered car But maximum tyre width is 215. 225 will fit a 7.5" wheel.

Mar 24th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#36 (permalink)
kleinen_joris MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BELGIUM Local Time: 08:37 PM Posts: 20 Offline	Ultraleggera's all the way, I think of buying a set for myself after looking at this Dutch Clubman D 18" black MINIAC

Mar 25th, 2008, 02:02 AM	#37 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 1,465 Offline	They look the nuts! ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- MT ---

Apr 1st, 2008, 07:54 PM	#38 (permalink)
poer007 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 06:37 PM Posts: 18 Offline	My 18" ultraleggeras Last edited by poer007 : Apr 2nd, 2008 at 03:56 PM.

Apr 2nd, 2008, 02:33 PM	#39 (permalink)
KoolBurro Major MINI Geek Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester, CT Local Time: 02:37 PM Posts: 13 Offline	I've had my eye on the OZ Superturismo GT's forever... those have my vote.

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