Collecting new Mini on Saturday, which wheels to buy.

[JohnsonT5]

Hi all,

Thanks for the previous help in some posts whilst I was looking for our first cooper. It changed from a 08 plate to a 10 plate, picking it up from Mini at Dundee, it's got a massive spec, 1 owner with 30k on clock, but small wheels which I plan to change. It's Costing £7000 which I'm more than happy with.
What wheels look good on silver and am I best buying genuine alloys or aftermarket ones and do I keep run flats on it or swap them for standard tyres.

Thanks all,

Jason

[kayzee]

Definitely get rid of the runflats! Out of interest, why do you want to go bigger? Most people tend to get their Mini then put smaller wheels on... I did; from 17" to 16" (just added a picture to my profile, though it's probably not the look you're after)

Most Mini wheels tend to be very heavy, so when people change it's usually to aftermarket ones. I had a silver car last (though not a Mini) and personally I think anthracite wheels complement the colour perfectly

[mneame]

Agree with ditching the runflats. I'm still running my R53 mcs on it's winter wheels which are 15" ride is some much nicer and give a really nice "old skool" feel to the handling with the high side walls.

[JohnsonT5]

Hi,

We/she prefers the look of the larger wheel filling the arch more with the 17" wheel.

[kayzee]

Instead of increasing the size of the wheel... lower the car better handling, better looks and cheaper tyres!

[helix402]

Genuine.

[pdavison]

I've got a set of 17'' genuine Mini wheels with tyres which I would sell (they're called bullets if that helps).

[Maracus]

I've got a set of genuine 'Bridge' 16" MINI Alloys with Bridgestone Blizzak winters on. They need a good home

[JohnsonT5]

pdavison said:

I've got a set of 17'' genuine Mini wheels with tyres which I would sell (they're called bullets if that helps).

Hi, yes this is what we are looking for, what condition are they in, what are you wanting for them and crucial bit, please tell me your up north.

[JohnsonT5]

Maracus said:

I've got a set of genuine 'Bridge' 16" MINI Alloys with Bridgestone Blizzak winters on. They need a good home

Thanks for the reply but it's the 17" where looking for, in particular the ones mentioned in the previous post.

[pdavison]

JohnsonT5 said:

pdavison said:

I've got a set of 17'' genuine Mini wheels with tyres which I would sell (they're called bullets if that helps).

Hi, yes this is what we are looking for, what condition are they in, what are you wanting for them and crucial bit, please tell me your up north.

Hi, they're near perfect (one has a small curb mark). Two tyres are run flats and two are not and they all have plenty of tread (hopefully this gives you both options in terms of whether you want to stick to run flats or ditch them in the future but I ran them mixed without an issue). Unfortunately I'm down South though so it may not work out. Drop me an email via my profile if you think we could work something out.

[kayzee]

Not sure how much your budget is but Cotswold MINI who do deals for members on Mini Torque currently have a sale on wheels...

http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f921/wheel-sets-cl...