seadweller Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi all you Mini guys We are proly going to get a Cooper S, but I am just not that keen on any of the wheels. I would want at least 17" but maybe 18", and am after some recomendations of aftermarket wheels availiable. Can you get any with a bit of rim showing, ie. the face of the wheel being a bit setback from the rim/tyre, or would they stick out too much? Thanks for any help/advice Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Check out the BBS range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadweller Posted August 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Thanks, I'll do that Will it affect the warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadweller Posted August 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 The LM 198's look quite nice, but they are only 17". Does anyone have these on their Mini? What's the deal on 18"? How do they affect the ride and handling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 On any BMW Mini 18" will take away the effectivness of the handling and its chuckability, as is true on most cars that don't come with 18's as standard. The ride which is already very firm will get even firmer so it would all be dependant, on how hard you like, plus seats you have and tyre choice also make a difference to the harshness of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadweller Posted August 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Thanks Ritey I guess I will have to take a closer look at Mini's with both 17" and 18" to decide what is visualy best. So are you saying that 18" would need the J.C.W. suspension to work with the car, or that the fully J.C.W. car would not be that much fun around corners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Hold on sonny, I didn't say that A mini on 17" or 18" will look fab, and be ok in the bends, it all depends on what you can put up with. Like the classic mini, they both handle better on smaller wheels, the old mini is better on 10's than the 13's that Rover started fitting, and the same will be true for the new Mini's they will handle better on fat 16" than 17" or 18". However, if you can handle the slightly harsher ride on 17" or 18" and the slightly less responsive handling you can have just about as much fun, with it looking as bad boy as you like. Final poiunt, always go with what you can afford. JCW kit might be great, but if you can afford something aftermarket it might be as great without leaving you skint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadweller Posted August 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 I have already decided against any J.C.W. kit, and would be happy with 17" wheels if any of the official ones took my fancy. With my old S3, I would (should) have gone for aftermarket 19" rather than the optional 18" RSTT's had I not liked the Audi wheels, so this is making me think long and hard about it this time. 16" stock wheels are just a no no IMO on the mini, which made me think that I would have to get 18". But the main thing I wish to seek is a wheel with a bit of an offset (face of wheel set back from face of rim, with rim showing) and this type of wheel might look better in a smaller size? Thanks again for your help with this, would love to see a pic of a Mini with the BBS LM 198's or similar on if you know of one? Have a good weekend or or Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerousbrother Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 what wheels did you go for in the end? any pic's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontelfer Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Just took the r32 depreciation hit, and picked up a cooper s works..... Had similar thoughts about the wheels but chose to get the engine job and go for the traditional wheels. My mate ordered exactly the same spec at the same time, except he spent 29.5k on the whole works job, and the JCW wheels/suspension impact the real road performance/chuck factor.... In the country lanes mine feels more confident, with the 18inch wheels and sports plus suspension rather than the full on JCW suspension and skinny tyres/large wheels. ... now all the full on JCW lot will flame me, but i don't care 'cos I will back up claims the JCW MCS is real world quicker than the R32 ever was with the exception of 100mph+ A road bends in the damp..... ps make sure you upgrade the ICE, even the harmon kardon makes a massive difference, and gets your trousers shaking like no VW system i've seen piccies.... http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/gallery_stelfer.html have fun.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 So how much did yours cost if you don't mind me asking ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontelfer Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Cooper S Black chilli pack works engine kit Black headlining harman kardon upgrade and cd boost silver viper stripes 3 yr tlc approx 21.7k but the new factory fit JCW kit gives you the brakes and half the aeorkit for 400quid less.... the engine kit is well worth selling a kidney for, it lifts the cooper s to another level..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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