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CooperID · Aug 5th, 2004, 12:01 PM

Hi… I’m due to pick my new MCS up in a months time and I’m trying to finalise the wheel choice. I’ve narrowed it down to 2, but want to get some feedback from my fellow mini2er’s

.

It’s between the 17” bolted cross R90 wheels or the JCW 18” R95 wheels…

Both are going to cost effectively the same money and tyres are similar price for both.. so it’s going to come down to looks… I know that ride quality also plays a part, but from my research there isn’t much between them.

My initial thoughts were to get the JCW wheels as I’m getting the JCW seats and full aerokit and planning the JCW upgrade at a later date….. but I also really like the R90, though they look quire small with being a split rim…..

I need some help

… please

Davislove3rd · Aug 6th, 2004, 06:30 PM

the R90's get my vote...........look fantastic and very sophiscated, not too many about either........

JCW wheels are ok but IMO look a bit bling bling!

zyo · Aug 6th, 2004, 06:40 PM

JCW IMO.Both look great but for me the JCW looks just that bit greaterer

Casey · Aug 6th, 2004, 06:44 PM

Instead of the R90s just get some BBS forged wheels - like the RGRs - they look just as good or better in my opinion and weigh a TON less...the MINI upgrade wheels are neat looking but are bricks...if your going to spend that sort of dosh on some wheels get wheels that both LOOK good (as that is very important) and are LIGHT.

Paul · Aug 6th, 2004, 06:56 PM

Or R99s?

AidenL · Aug 6th, 2004, 06:58 PM

You can guess where my loyalties lie...........

wibbly · Aug 6th, 2004, 07:06 PM

Wow what a tough choice... although I think at that price I'd do what someone else has suggested and go aftermarket and reduce weight

If I were to have to make the choice I would probably go with the JCW's as they are that inch bigger, offer a bit more bling and if you have the seats and are going for the Works conversion at a later stage then it all keeps it nicely in the family

But I got to say Aidens car does make a tough case for the R90's

Good luck and enjoy whatever you decide

dansmini · Aug 6th, 2004, 08:34 PM

Aiden, may I just say that you car looks BAD A

!!!

SWEET!!!!

CooperID · Aug 6th, 2004, 08:58 PM

Cheers for the comments.... I know that I could probably get some lighter wheels if I went for aftermarket, although I really like having official wheels for some reason.... strange I know

Current thinking is the JCW and then to try and pick up a set of the 16" x lites at some point in white and to use them as an alternative winter wheel... or just for a change... that way at least there is a bit of difference in the size.

The R90 are really nice.... helped by visions of the itialian job mini's..... but i keep coming back to the JCW for some reason...

I'll post some pics when the car arrives at the beginning of September and let you judge the outcome.

Cheers again

CooperID · Aug 6th, 2004, 08:59 PM

Aiden... your car is a good selling point for those R90's

AidenL · Aug 6th, 2004, 09:14 PM

Thanks guys................

Davislove3rd · Aug 6th, 2004, 11:11 PM

get those R90's they are class

Fevs · Aug 7th, 2004, 01:30 AM

get the R90 had them on my black cooper looked the b@ll@x now got them on my 05 MCS

erichui · Aug 7th, 2004, 09:42 AM

if i have to choose 1 it would goes to the R90 for sure

DrJ · Aug 7th, 2004, 05:39 PM

stay with the stock 16 X-lights. Lightest of the lot (I think)

ABG · Aug 7th, 2004, 05:48 PM

R90s every time

CooperID · Aug 7th, 2004, 07:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DrJ

stay with the stock 16 X-lights. Lightest of the lot (I think)

My car will be coming with a set of S-Lites (standard with the Chili Pack). My plan is to trade my S-Lites with the dealer for the new rims... He's giving me about £750 for them which seems about right. Hopefully I'll be able to get a set of X-Lites for arounf £500 with tyres at some point... just to have

Cheers for all the comments..... Looks like the R90's are very popular around here

DrJ · Aug 8th, 2004, 03:18 PM

Best of both worlds.
Even though I am a firm believer in a Mini riding on 16's those R90's do look like the dogs kahoonas

reggie · Aug 8th, 2004, 03:35 PM

One more voter for the R 90's or the two tone R 90's, whatever # they are.

Davislove3rd · Aug 8th, 2004, 04:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID

Hi… I’m due to pick my new MCS up in a months time and I’m trying to finalise the wheel choice. I’ve narrowed it down to 2, but want to get some feedback from my fellow mini2er’s

.

It’s between the 17” bolted cross R90 wheels or the JCW 18” R95 wheels…

Both are going to cost effectively the same money and tyres are similar price for both.. so it’s going to come down to looks… I know that ride quality also plays a part, but from my research there isn’t much between them.

My initial thoughts were to get the JCW wheels as I’m getting the JCW seats and full aerokit and planning the JCW upgrade at a later date….. but I also really like the R90, though they look quire small with being a split rim…..

I need some help

… please

Cooper ID, I would be interested in purchasing your 16" x-lites from you, if you decide to fit the new wheels, have you ordered the chilli pack or not?

thanks

I will PM you

Aug 5th, 2004, 12:01 PM	#1
CooperID JCW GP Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 5,080 Offline	Which wheel for my New MCS...R90's or R95's?? Hi… I’m due to pick my new MCS up in a months time and I’m trying to finalise the wheel choice. I’ve narrowed it down to 2, but want to get some feedback from my fellow mini2er’s . It’s between the 17” bolted cross R90 wheels or the JCW 18” R95 wheels… Both are going to cost effectively the same money and tyres are similar price for both.. so it’s going to come down to looks… I know that ride quality also plays a part, but from my research there isn’t much between them. My initial thoughts were to get the JCW wheels as I’m getting the JCW seats and full aerokit and planning the JCW upgrade at a later date….. but I also really like the R90, though they look quire small with being a split rim….. I need some help … please Attached Thumbnails

Aug 6th, 2004, 06:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
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Aug 6th, 2004, 07:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 6,570 Offline	Wow what a tough choice... although I think at that price I'd do what someone else has suggested and go aftermarket and reduce weight If I were to have to make the choice I would probably go with the JCW's as they are that inch bigger, offer a bit more bling and if you have the seats and are going for the Works conversion at a later stage then it all keeps it nicely in the family But I got to say Aidens car does make a tough case for the R90's Good luck and enjoy whatever you decide \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

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AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Thanks guys................ *Global Moderator*

Aug 7th, 2004, 01:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
Fevs heading north !!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: on the move Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 8,893 Offline	get the R90 had them on my black cooper looked the b@ll@x now got them on my 05 MCS Attached Thumbnails Global motivator

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Aug 6th, 2004, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Davislove3rd Riding on JCW power! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 401 Offline	the R90's get my vote...........look fantastic and very sophiscated, not too many about either........ JCW wheels are ok but IMO look a bit bling bling!

Aug 6th, 2004, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	JCW IMO.Both look great but for me the JCW looks just that bit greaterer

Aug 6th, 2004, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Casey MINI2 co-founder Join Date: Jan 2001 Local Time: 09:50 PM Posts: 658 Offline	Instead of the R90s just get some BBS forged wheels - like the RGRs - they look just as good or better in my opinion and weigh a TON less...the MINI upgrade wheels are neat looking but are bricks...if your going to spend that sort of dosh on some wheels get wheels that both LOOK good (as that is very important) and are LIGHT.

Aug 6th, 2004, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 40,860 Offline	Or R99s?

Aug 6th, 2004, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
dansmini Sullivan Racing Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Local Time: 10:50 PM Posts: 1,138 Offline	Aiden, may I just say that you car looks BAD A !!! SWEET!!!!

Aug 6th, 2004, 08:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
CooperID JCW GP Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 5,080 Offline	Cheers for the comments.... I know that I could probably get some lighter wheels if I went for aftermarket, although I really like having official wheels for some reason.... strange I know Current thinking is the JCW and then to try and pick up a set of the 16" x lites at some point in white and to use them as an alternative winter wheel... or just for a change... that way at least there is a bit of difference in the size. The R90 are really nice.... helped by visions of the itialian job mini's..... but i keep coming back to the JCW for some reason... I'll post some pics when the car arrives at the beginning of September and let you judge the outcome. Cheers again

Aug 6th, 2004, 08:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
CooperID JCW GP Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 5,080 Offline	Aiden... your car is a good selling point for those R90's

Aug 6th, 2004, 11:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Davislove3rd Riding on JCW power! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 401 Offline	get those R90's they are class

Aug 7th, 2004, 09:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
erichui MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 01:50 PM Posts: 649 Offline	if i have to choose 1 it would goes to the R90 for sure 05 PW/B chilli. finally here.

Aug 7th, 2004, 05:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
DrJ DrJ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Staffordshire, UK Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 172 Offline	stay with the stock 16 X-lights. Lightest of the lot (I think) [ MCS Works, Eibachs, EBC Greenstuff Discs and Pads, Whalen Shift Machine, Toyo Proxes T1-R's Hold on Tight

Aug 7th, 2004, 05:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 8,434 Offline	R90s every time

Aug 7th, 2004, 07:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
CooperID JCW GP Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 5,080 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DrJ stay with the stock 16 X-lights. Lightest of the lot (I think) My car will be coming with a set of S-Lites (standard with the Chili Pack). My plan is to trade my S-Lites with the dealer for the new rims... He's giving me about £750 for them which seems about right. Hopefully I'll be able to get a set of X-Lites for arounf £500 with tyres at some point... just to have Cheers for all the comments..... Looks like the R90's are very popular around here

Aug 8th, 2004, 03:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
DrJ DrJ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Staffordshire, UK Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 172 Offline	Best of both worlds. Even though I am a firm believer in a Mini riding on 16's those R90's do look like the dogs kahoonas [ MCS Works, Eibachs, EBC Greenstuff Discs and Pads, Whalen Shift Machine, Toyo Proxes T1-R's Hold on Tight

Aug 8th, 2004, 03:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
reggie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 103 Offline	One more voter for the R 90's or the two tone R 90's, whatever # they are.

Aug 8th, 2004, 04:56 PM	#20 (permalink)
Davislove3rd Riding on JCW power! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 401 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID Hi… I’m due to pick my new MCS up in a months time and I’m trying to finalise the wheel choice. I’ve narrowed it down to 2, but want to get some feedback from my fellow mini2er’s . It’s between the 17” bolted cross R90 wheels or the JCW 18” R95 wheels… Both are going to cost effectively the same money and tyres are similar price for both.. so it’s going to come down to looks… I know that ride quality also plays a part, but from my research there isn’t much between them. My initial thoughts were to get the JCW wheels as I’m getting the JCW seats and full aerokit and planning the JCW upgrade at a later date….. but I also really like the R90, though they look quire small with being a split rim….. I need some help … please Cooper ID, I would be interested in purchasing your 16" x-lites from you, if you decide to fit the new wheels, have you ordered the chilli pack or not? thanks I will PM you

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