Rims on "New MINI" cover

[jwardell]

I got the New MINI book for Christmas and have been wondering about the rims pictured on the cover. They're not listed in the OEM rim facts. Is there any more info on them? I think they're nice.

See here

[MINIAC]

Conjecture was they were Raceline RL7 wheels:



Questions on the identity of these wheels popped up way back in 2002:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-generation-mini-exterior/3556-mystery-wheels.html

[MyWiniCooper]

so i guess they're not around anymore... i was reading the other thread and said that the company went under. Those rims are quite good looking. maybe theres another brand?

I've been looking to replace my white stock 7spoke with another set. I remember way back, there was a solid white set of rims by Tom's racing. i'll see if i can dig up a pic. they look real solid and real light.

[jwardell]

Thanks I couldn't find it in a search.
They look almost the same but MINI-branded center cap, and also the 4 extra holes between the bolts. Hmm. But I would guess that book was written before release so rims may not have finalized. Too bad, they look nice and sporty. I would love a 15" set for winter.