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Freedo · Mar 19th, 2008, 08:35 PM

It's probably been asked loads of times before but can't find the threads...

Are the GP wheels 17 or 18? and what width?

Is Mini the only place to get them from? If so how many ££££?

How do the Worx ones compare?

Questions, questions, questions...

Fin · Mar 19th, 2008, 08:40 PM

18", not sure on the width.

MINIAC · Mar 19th, 2008, 08:46 PM

18x7 ET52

PmP · Mar 19th, 2008, 08:55 PM

Cant buy genuine ones without a GP chassis number.

James · Mar 19th, 2008, 09:11 PM

havent heard anything bad about the replica ones but lots of people say they wont be as reliable/last as long etc but i think for the price they're a good deal and i might be getting some soon.

Freedo · Mar 20th, 2008, 09:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Crammy (original)

havent heard anything bad about the replica ones but lots of people say they wont be as reliable/last as long etc but i think for the price they're a good deal and i might be getting some soon.

Apparently they weigh a far be more also. Do you know if they actually look exactly the same? Also is their a name for them?

humph · Mar 20th, 2008, 09:33 AM

Never seen the worx ones in the flesh but I have been told that they don't compare, quality wise, when compared side by side with the genuine wheels.

Freedo · Mar 20th, 2008, 10:54 AM

Mmmn, cheers Humph... Thats what I thought. Any idea what their called i.e. R???

R99 · Mar 20th, 2008, 11:01 AM

GP wheels are known officially known as:

R107 GP

Hope this helps.

humph · Mar 20th, 2008, 11:02 AM

They're R107. See here

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...ctory_wheel s

Snowie · Mar 20th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Replicas are often called WORKX and can be found via e-bay as per this example 18" BMW Mini Black GP Style Alloy Wheels & Tyres (507) on eBay, also, Wheels with Tyres, Car Wheels, Tyres Trims, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 23-Mar-08 23:00:00 GMT)

Two things about the replicas
they are much more of a gloss finish than the genuine GP wheels
The outer rim is flat machined - does not have the slight step of the GP wheels. If you know the difference you can spot a replica wheel on any photograph as the shinny rim looks much bigger on the replicas

Freedo · Mar 20th, 2008, 12:20 PM

Thanks for all your help! Much appreciated...

9.0kg for a OE wheel is light!! Any idea on cost from BMW/Mini?

James · Mar 20th, 2008, 05:48 PM

go to the 2nd from last post in this thread:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-one/...ml#post3368844

i think they're replicas as they are more shiny around the edges but i think they look awesome

Mar 19th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#1
Freedo MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 159 Offline	GP Wheels!? It's probably been asked loads of times before but can't find the threads... Are the GP wheels 17 or 18? and what width? Is Mini the only place to get them from? If so how many ££££? How do the Worx ones compare? Questions, questions, questions... More whiiiine please!

Mar 20th, 2008, 09:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Freedo MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 159 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Crammy (original) havent heard anything bad about the replica ones but lots of people say they wont be as reliable/last as long etc but i think for the price they're a good deal and i might be getting some soon. Apparently they weigh a far be more also. Do you know if they actually look exactly the same? Also is their a name for them? More whiiiine please!

Mar 20th, 2008, 09:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 2,631 Offline	Never seen the worx ones in the flesh but I have been told that they don't compare, quality wise, when compared side by side with the genuine wheels. MODERN MINI - BEST COOPER NOMINEE - PLEASE VOTE FOR ME!!!

Mar 20th, 2008, 10:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Freedo MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 159 Offline	Mmmn, cheers Humph... Thats what I thought. Any idea what their called i.e. R??? More whiiiine please!

Mar 20th, 2008, 11:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 1,465 Offline	GP wheels are known officially known as: R107 GP Hope this helps. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- MT ---

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Mar 19th, 2008, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fin Giggity-goo! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dangling by a thread Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 2,616 Offline	18", not sure on the width.

Mar 19th, 2008, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 8,324 Online	18x7 ET52

Mar 19th, 2008, 08:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 2,705 Offline	Cant buy genuine ones without a GP chassis number.

Mar 19th, 2008, 09:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 997 Offline	havent heard anything bad about the replica ones but lots of people say they wont be as reliable/last as long etc but i think for the price they're a good deal and i might be getting some soon.

Mar 20th, 2008, 11:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 2,631 Offline	They're R107. See here http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...ctory_wheel s MODERN MINI - BEST COOPER NOMINEE - PLEASE VOTE FOR ME!!!

Mar 20th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Modena IT /Camberley Local Time: 02:18 PM Posts: 1,682 Offline	Replicas are often called WORKX and can be found via e-bay as per this example 18" BMW Mini Black GP Style Alloy Wheels & Tyres (507) on eBay, also, Wheels with Tyres, Car Wheels, Tyres Trims, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 23-Mar-08 23:00:00 GMT) Two things about the replicas they are much more of a gloss finish than the genuine GP wheels The outer rim is flat machined - does not have the slight step of the GP wheels. If you know the difference you can spot a replica wheel on any photograph as the shinny rim looks much bigger on the replicas In Italy

Mar 20th, 2008, 12:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Freedo MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 159 Offline	Thanks for all your help! Much appreciated... 9.0kg for a OE wheel is light!! Any idea on cost from BMW/Mini? More whiiiine please!

Mar 20th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 997 Offline	go to the 2nd from last post in this thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-one/...ml#post3368844 i think they're replicas as they are more shiny around the edges but i think they look awesome

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