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AidenL · May 1st, 2002, 03:52 PM

Hi all,

I need some opinions......

Im thinking of upgrading my wheels - which do you prefer - the MINI S Spokes, or Kahn 17" 5 spokes ??

All comments welcome !!

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PIT · May 1st, 2002, 04:04 PM

cause the Mini is rounded, S-Spokes are more aesthetical..

AidenL · May 1st, 2002, 04:09 PM

Good point..........any other counter opinions ?

Kinster · May 1st, 2002, 04:57 PM

S-Spokes look the best. The other's look like riceboy alloys!

Tom D · May 1st, 2002, 07:27 PM

I agree with Kinster.

Tom

KarmanS · May 1st, 2002, 08:16 PM

ditto Tom and Kinster.

Nikk · May 2nd, 2002, 03:42 AM

Stick with what the designers favour ~ it will stand the test of time just the same as a Mk1 Cooper S does with 10" minilites.

Dom · May 2nd, 2002, 03:44 AM

On the other hand, quite a few people have S-spokes, and the Kahn's look good on a MINI... Insurance might sting you with the Kahn's though...

Dom

Nikk · May 2nd, 2002, 03:45 AM

Sorry ~ forgot to also mention. I had a TT with RS Khans on it and although they looked good, they never looked as good as the original equipment. Also the amount of "space" left by the thin spokes does rather expose the weedy looking discs and calipers.

AidenL · May 2nd, 2002, 04:17 AM

Thanks for the opinions guys.....I think the S spokes are significantly cheaper too, which would be an added bonus.

Thanks also to MINIAC for adding the pictures....you moderators really do a great job !!

smiffy · May 2nd, 2002, 04:22 AM

Get some Kahn RSS

AidenL · May 2nd, 2002, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
Get some Kahn RSS

What do they look like Smiffy ? Ive ony seen the RSRs......

Dom · May 2nd, 2002, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL

What do they look like Smiffy ? Ive ony seen the RSRs......

Dom

AidenL · May 2nd, 2002, 05:06 AM

Hmmm, they look nice too.....now Im more confused.....

G8BAD_COOPER · May 2nd, 2002, 05:21 AM

S Spokes definatly, (well thats what Im getting)

ant · May 2nd, 2002, 05:29 AM

IMHO, I think the S-Spokes are the best - a nice combination of size, attitude, with just enough visibility of the discs without making them look too small, whilst not looking too over the top and "tacked on".

Their "roundyness" certainly complements the overall shape of the MINI, and if I had the money, I would certainly have gone for them!

alexcroft · May 2nd, 2002, 06:23 AM

They are BAD!!

G8BAD_COOPER · May 2nd, 2002, 06:28 AM

these are 18's but i think they suit the MINI.....

Dshelton · May 2nd, 2002, 06:30 AM

I think the BBS style Mini 17" wheels look the biz!

G8BAD_COOPER · May 2nd, 2002, 06:34 AM

these are the best wheels by far.....

May 1st, 2002, 03:52 PM	#1
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:16 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	S Spokes or Kahn Alloys ?? Hi all, I need some opinions...... Im thinking of upgrading my wheels - which do you prefer - the MINI S Spokes, or Kahn 17" 5 spokes ?? All comments welcome !! Added by moderator: The MINI R85 versus Kahn RSR: [click thumbnails to supersize] *Global Moderator* Last edited by MINIAC : May 1st, 2002 at 04:11 PM.

May 1st, 2002, 04:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 04:16 AM Posts: 320 Offline	cause the Mini is rounded, S-Spokes are more aesthetical.. ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings

May 1st, 2002, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:16 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Good point..........any other counter opinions ? *Global Moderator*

May 1st, 2002, 04:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 04:16 AM Posts: 2,709 Offline	S-Spokes look the best. The other's look like riceboy alloys! Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

May 2nd, 2002, 04:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:16 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Thanks for the opinions guys.....I think the S spokes are significantly cheaper too, which would be an added bonus. Thanks also to MINIAC for adding the pictures....you moderators really do a great job !! *Global Moderator*

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May 1st, 2002, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tom D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Derby, Kansas, USA Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 339 Offline	I agree with Kinster. Tom

May 1st, 2002, 08:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
KarmanS MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 11:16 AM Posts: 1,366 Online	ditto Tom and Kinster.

May 2nd, 2002, 03:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nikk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 25 Offline	Stick with what the designers favour ~ it will stand the test of time just the same as a Mk1 Cooper S does with 10" minilites.

May 2nd, 2002, 03:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 04:16 AM Posts: 8,543 Offline	On the other hand, quite a few people have S-spokes, and the Kahn's look good on a MINI... Insurance might sting you with the Kahn's though... Dom

May 2nd, 2002, 03:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
Nikk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 25 Offline	Sorry ~ forgot to also mention. I had a TT with RS Khans on it and although they looked good, they never looked as good as the original equipment. Also the amount of "space" left by the thin spokes does rather expose the weedy looking discs and calipers.

May 2nd, 2002, 04:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Get some Kahn RSS S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

May 2nd, 2002, 04:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:16 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy Get some Kahn RSS What do they look like Smiffy ? Ive ony seen the RSRs...... *Global Moderator*

May 2nd, 2002, 04:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 04:16 AM Posts: 8,543 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL What do they look like Smiffy ? Ive ony seen the RSRs...... Dom

May 2nd, 2002, 05:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:16 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Hmmm, they look nice too.....now Im more confused..... *Global Moderator*

May 2nd, 2002, 05:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 494 Offline	S Spokes definatly, (well thats what Im getting)

May 2nd, 2002, 05:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
ant MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elland (nr. Halifax) Local Time: 04:16 AM Posts: 195 Offline	S-Spokes IMHO, I think the S-Spokes are the best - a nice combination of size, attitude, with just enough visibility of the discs without making them look too small, whilst not looking too over the top and "tacked on". Their "roundyness" certainly complements the overall shape of the MINI, and if I had the money, I would certainly have gone for them! Indie Blue/White Cooper ordered - Expecting Late March... hang on - make that mid March. No, wait - it's here!!!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

May 2nd, 2002, 06:23 AM	#17 (permalink)
alexcroft MINI2 Master (Oh Wow!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North London Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 599 Offline	Go for KAHN!! They are BAD!! Attached Thumbnails Black and White Cooper here, soon to be an Electric Blue & White S, with the WORKS!!

May 2nd, 2002, 06:28 AM	#18 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 494 Offline	these are 18's but i think they suit the MINI.....

May 2nd, 2002, 06:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
Dshelton MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford - Cleveland, Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 360 Offline	I think the BBS style Mini 17" wheels look the biz!

May 2nd, 2002, 06:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 494 Offline	these are the best wheels by far.....

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