Which wheel for my New MCS...R90's or R95's??

[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

[Davislove3rd]

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]

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

[Casey]

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]

Or R99s?

[AidenL]

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

[wibbly]

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]

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

[CooperID]

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]

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

[AidenL]

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

[Davislove3rd]

get those R90's they are class

[Fevs]

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

[erichui]

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

[DrJ]

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