[poer007]

I'm planning to purchase a set of wheels for my 2003 MINI Cooper S, dark grey and black roof.

I desperately need advice, I like the 18"OZ Superturismo GT or 18"OZ Ultraleggera. Which wheels would you suggest and why?

Thanks a ton for all your help in advance

[Roofas]

Really like the Superleggys but only with a BBK. Turismo is nice if a bit dated looking. Just my tuppence.

[Damo]

Ultraleggera simply because of the difference in weight. Well worth the weight saving.

Having said that Superturismo WRC's on my car would look mint

[Ant FR]

if itsweight loss and good looks you want, try a set of Speedline Corse Turini's. They are the same as Lohen have on their demo car, ar elight weight and look really nice, think even in 18's if yu shop around they will cheaper than the OZ's

[Hyper Active]

Quote: Originally Posted by poer007 (original)

I'm planning to purchase a set of wheels for my 2003 MINI Cooper S, dark grey and black roof.

I desperately need advice, I like the 18"OZ Superturismo GT or 18"OZ Ultraleggera. Which wheels would you suggest and why?

Thanks a ton for all your help in advance

I would choose the Ultraleggera's, because they are lighter than the Superturismo's. The Ultra's have less spokes to clean as well .

I have Ultraleggera's on my MINI, but mine are 17" .

[Damo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

if itsweight loss and good looks you want, try a set of Speedline Corse Turini's. They are the same as Lohen have on their demo car, ar elight weight and look really nice, think even in 18's if yu shop around they will cheaper than the OZ's

You can't get the Turini's in 18" for the MINI, plus the Ultra's are lighter

Speedline Corse Turini 17"x7" = 8.2kg
OZ Ultraleggera 17"x7" = 7.3kg

[poer007]

I like the OZ wheels I live in Norway, the ultraleggeras will cost me £1500

[Ant FR]

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

You can't get the Turini's in 18" for the MINI, plus the Ultra's are lighter

Speedline Corse Turini 17"x7" = 8.2kg
OZ Ultraleggera 17"x7" = 7.3kg

Shows what you know, yes you can because i priced up a set this week, This place is the cheapest supplier i found for them.

Speedline Turini 18" Alloy Wheels BMW MINI COOPER S on eBay, also, Mini, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 28-Mar-08 16:03:56 GMT)

[Damo]

Last time I checked (admitiidly it was 2 years ago now) couldn't get them on a 4x100 PCD only a 5 stud Which was a shame as I really liked them. Oh well

Ultraleggera's are still ligther though (Superleggera's more so )

[poer007]

should i bay 225/40-18 tyres or 215/35-18? I think im going for the ultraleggeras

[Hyper Active]

Quote: Originally Posted by poer007 (original)

should i bay 225/40-18 tyres or 215/35-18? I think im going for the ultraleggeras

You want the 215/35-18 size .

[Damo]

Defo 215/35R18

[JMCS08]

i was told by topgear that the 8" width is too wide?? as i was looking into pro race 1.2's in 18"

[Iamamini]

...go for 18:s on a MINI! It is "only" looks and not performance(?). Costs a fortune too. Explain that to me, I do not understand.

[Damo]

18's with normal tyres will be far better for performance than 16's with Runflats So you get both performance AND looks. If you get a light 18" wheel then they'll be even better for performance. The 18" Superleggeras and Tyres I have weigh less than the lightest MINI OEM 16" with runflats!

The only thing to understand is freewill, people have the freewill to sacrifice some extra performance for looks.

[Iamamini]

I prefer 16 inch without run flat... it sure it looks better with 17 . Good luck with those OZ, I have myself oredered some 16 OZ Crono.

[Fabio]

my black 17in ultraleggeras are for sale!

[Damo]

Love the black Ultra's. If they're still for sale by the time I get Coilovers I may snap your hand off

[PGN-1]

I got a good deal on new 18" Superleggeras, now I need tires for them, then after maybe 3 weeks weather might allow change.

Opinions on whether to buy 205/40 R18, 215/40 R18 or 215/35 R18? Seems 215/35 is popular and least expensive. Non run flats only.

[Damo]

213/35R18 Definitly

205/40R18 is OEM size and personally I think its to tall. 215/40 would be taller still.

Get a decent 215/35R18 tyre with RIM protector and you'll be fine. (Yoko Parada Spec 2's protect the wheel very well as theyre very wide for a 215)