help me choose 15" or 17" or 18" wheels

[mini doller$]

both sets of wheels are nice but a think it depends on what mini you have
if you could post pics then people will get a better idear!!!!!!
the gp style wheel looks cool on full black minis but dont think theyd look eney good on mine. :nice




hey adam the tyres are 30m dont no what make they are tho.
can be a rough ride need to keep a good lookout for the pot holes

[simonbuysellit]

wow, i think he just painted his rim black rather than buy tyres! I am used to poor comfort to be honest as i had 1999 rover mini cooper with just about every trick i could afford including Yokohama semi track tyres so im used to back breaking discomfort (honestly it was awful BUT amazing)
ok, so these wheels you suggest
The offset is 42 though on these wheels, that be OK? I'm gonna buy this week so please let me know. thanks, simon

[simonbuysellit]

its just a red cooper with a white roof, currently on white 15" pepper pots; heres a piccy. sorry its so small its the one i got off the website when i bought it from mini cherish. (btw thanks for all your help guys)

[mini doller$]

nice choice red minis evey time. ok go for the ones like mine in the pics think the gp wheels will look naf with red minis they only look gud on black and the gp one!!! its up to you at the end of the day tho!!
mini doller$

[simonbuysellit]

thanks mini doller£ (cant find the dollar sign on my apple keyboard), you think the offset is ok,? thats my concern plus getting wheel nuts.

[MINIAC]

A 42mm offset will be fine.

[simonbuysellit]

rrrrrrrrrright, i better get the credit card out tomorrow morning! I guess i should get some pix on here once i get them on, thanks for all your help regarding the tyre/wheel business. normally i just buy stuff and worry about it later (see floorstanding mordaunt short speakers behind me) but its been good to get some advice and i am totally excited to change the look of her. take care everyone. night.

[simonbuysellit]

YAY! got them at last, omg i am amazed at the difference they make, really tightened up the sensitivity of the steering and the whole car is much less bouncy (its like my old 1999 rover cooper now). I borrowed a works special whilst i was having some warranty work done last year, that was on 18s and it reminds me of that (although without the yummy motor etc). Anyway, thanks for all your help. Anyone a member of Plymouth mini group that meet on tuesdays? Simon

[mini doller$]

yer man thats better red minis all the way
did you use a spacer or they just fit right on ?????

need to paimt the calipers red now
your coop looks lovey keep up the good work

mini doller$

[simonbuysellit]

Thank you. Yer they went straight on, although Im not convinced the fitter balanced the wheels or anything else and the mot today showed that 1 tyre was showing a hint of wear already. bloody corners.
I just fitted some external chrome today and got some plain black Apanel transfers to go on next week. Might make a trip to mr stereo shop on saturday. SERIOUSLY addictive. I love red minis too, perfect colour.
You off to any shows this year?
simon