Comments on: New MINI Wheels Coming for 2008 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:58:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Dyno Results For My Standard GP - Page 3 - MINI2 - MINI Forum http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-199741 Dyno Results For My Standard GP - Page 3 - MINI2 - MINI Forum Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:56:04 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-199741 <p>[...] MotoringFile � Archive � New MINI Wheels Coming for 2008 MotoringFile � Archive � Upgraded JCW Brakes Due for 2008 Read these 2 things yesterday. Maybe worth waiting to see if the new JCW 18" Wheels will clear the Stoptechs (or at least with a minimal spacer). Also be intresting to see what light weight means to MINI/BMW, if they're at leasr as light as the GP wheels (9.0kg), and they cleared my brakes then I would be happy to add a bit of weight just for ditching the spacers. But then the new JCW brakes may end up being quite thin like the tarox kits. Something I'm waiting and seeing, as like all the JCW rims ('cept the GP ones sorry -G-). Here is hoping they nick the wheel idea of mine:- [...]</p> [...] MotoringFile � Archive � New MINI Wheels Coming for 2008 MotoringFile � Archive � Upgraded JCW Brakes Due for 2008 Read these 2 things yesterday. Maybe worth waiting to see if the new JCW 18" Wheels will clear the Stoptechs (or at least with a minimal spacer). Also be intresting to see what light weight means to MINI/BMW, if they’re at leasr as light as the GP wheels (9.0kg), and they cleared my brakes then I would be happy to add a bit of weight just for ditching the spacers. But then the new JCW brakes may end up being quite thin like the tarox kits. Something I’m waiting and seeing, as like all the JCW rims (‘cept the GP ones sorry -G-). Here is hoping they nick the wheel idea of mine:- [...]

]]> By: JCW Challenge Wheels - MINI2 - MINI Forum http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-197320 JCW Challenge Wheels - MINI2 - MINI Forum Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:56:51 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-197320 <p>[...] I sure hope so, I'd love a set of those for summer. Maybe we'll see them with the release of the 2008 JCW Brake Kit. There's definitely something coming... More info: MotoringFile » Archive » New MINI Wheels Coming for 2008 [...]</p> [...] I sure hope so, I’d love a set of those for summer. Maybe we’ll see them with the release of the 2008 JCW Brake Kit. There’s definitely something coming… More info: MotoringFile » Archive » New MINI Wheels Coming for 2008 [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » Initial Factory JCW Kit Details Leaked http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-196027 MotoringFile » Archive » Initial Factory JCW Kit Details Leaked Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:47:47 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-196027 <p>[...] The things we haven’t been able to speak about before now were the exhaust system, speedometer and the wheels. We can confirm all three are true. We’ll offer more details on the exhaust system in our full report that will appear on MotoringFile in the near future. The wheels are believed to be one of the two 18″ JCW branded wheels coming for 2008. [...]</p> [...] The things we haven’t been able to speak about before now were the exhaust system, speedometer and the wheels. We can confirm all three are true. We’ll offer more details on the exhaust system in our full report that will appear on MotoringFile in the near future. The wheels are believed to be one of the two 18″ JCW branded wheels coming for 2008. [...]

]]> By: pete http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-173468 pete Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:44:38 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-173468 <p>Why cant manufacturer wheels be light?</p> <p>You should see some of the wheels that came standard on hondas.</p> <p>The new wheels on the civic type r weigh aout 19 pounds each..for 18's.</p> <p>http://www.gtmotoring.com/images/CTR-web/civicr-full1.jpg</p> <p>these ones..and yes, those are factory brembos from honda.</p> Why cant manufacturer wheels be light?

You should see some of the wheels that came standard on hondas.

The new wheels on the civic type r weigh aout 19 pounds each..for 18’s.

http://www.gtmotoring.com/images/CTR-web/civicr-full1.jpg

these ones..and yes, those are factory brembos from honda.

]]> By: Bilbo Baggins http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-173433 Bilbo Baggins Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:28:23 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-173433 <p>Come on! We are talking manufacturers wheels here. How light do you expect them to be. If they are anywhere close to 20lbs I'd be shocked. We will be very lucky if they are under 25lbs.</p> <p>JOHO</p> Come on! We are talking manufacturers wheels here. How light do you expect them to be. If they are anywhere close to 20lbs I’d be shocked. We will be very lucky if they are under 25lbs.

JOHO

]]> By: Tom http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-173124 Tom Sun, 28 Oct 2007 21:16:06 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-173124 <p>The R105's have been proven to be anything but durable. The slightest hint of salt and the lacquer peels off like butter on a hot knife.</p> The R105’s have been proven to be anything but durable. The slightest hint of salt and the lacquer peels off like butter on a hot knife.

]]> By: LannyMCS http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-172854 LannyMCS Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:17:42 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-172854 <p>The "new" wheel prices that we've seen in the last couple of months (for example $2900 for R105s) reflect the addition of the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor, which the '06 and prior wheels did not have. It also reflects ROF tire technology, and keep in mind those are retail prices. My dealer sold me 4 R105s- wheels only- for around $1100 and I put Michelin PS2s on them and I'm under $2k. I love that they're hubcentric, correct offset, and durable. Are they the best choice for a track wheel? - No, but I love them for the street.</p> The “new” wheel prices that we’ve seen in the last couple of months (for example $2900 for R105s) reflect the addition of the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor, which the ‘06 and prior wheels did not have. It also reflects ROF tire technology, and keep in mind those are retail prices. My dealer sold me 4 R105s- wheels only- for around $1100 and I put Michelin PS2s on them and I’m under $2k. I love that they’re hubcentric, correct offset, and durable. Are they the best choice for a track wheel? – No, but I love them for the street.

]]> By: lavardera http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-172853 lavardera Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:56:51 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-172853 <p>I hope they do better on the designs. BMW consistently has good looking wheels offered for their cars. Mini has silly looking wheels for the most part. And there is too much bias towards larger diameter. They need some wider 16" wheel options. They can do better. I'd even be happy if they just copied some of the BMW designs - at least they would look nice.</p> I hope they do better on the designs. BMW consistently has good looking wheels offered for their cars. Mini has silly looking wheels for the most part. And there is too much bias towards larger diameter. They need some wider 16″ wheel options. They can do better. I’d even be happy if they just copied some of the BMW designs – at least they would look nice.

]]> By: MiniMatt http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-172811 MiniMatt Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:36:21 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-172811 <p>Will these wheels and the JCW brake kit fit the R53 by any chance?</p> Will these wheels and the JCW brake kit fit the R53 by any chance?

]]> By: timmee http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-172770 timmee Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:55:31 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-172770 <p>I'm talking about <a href="http://motoringfile.com/pictures/clubman_safety_car_2.jpg">these wheels</a></p> <p>And <a href="http://motoringfile.com/pictures/challenge_4.jpg">these ones</a></p> I’m talking about these wheels

And these ones

]]> By: fdavid http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-172735 fdavid Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:25:45 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-172735 <p>Mugen is a totally different beast in my opinion. I had a CRX will lots of mugen parts back in the 90's (including the wheels and I still haven't seen JCW pull anything close to the quality found in their japanese counterpart. I bet those wheels will weight close to 20 pounds at least!</p> Mugen is a totally different beast in my opinion. I had a CRX will lots of mugen parts back in the 90’s (including the wheels and I still haven’t seen JCW pull anything close to the quality found in their japanese counterpart. I bet those wheels will weight close to 20 pounds at least!

]]> By: pete http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-172732 pete Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:48:21 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-172732 <p>The Mugen Honda Si comes with 18's that weigh 16 lbs each.</p> <p>Do you think light like that?</p> The Mugen Honda Si comes with 18’s that weigh 16 lbs each.

Do you think light like that?

]]> By: Alan Smithee http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-172712 Alan Smithee Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:39:28 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-172712 <p>To add to timmee's question above regarding the Challenge wheels...are these new 17s the 5-spoke wheels seen on the Clubman? I'm guessing they are.</p> To add to timmee’s question above regarding the Challenge wheels…are these new 17s the 5-spoke wheels seen on the Clubman? I’m guessing they are.

]]> By: mike http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-172700 mike Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:29:49 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-172700 <p>I got Konig BriteLite's in silver for $520 for 4. They are very close to MINIs R105s that retail for $2699, they weigh almost 10lbs less and I won't hate myself if (when) they get scratched.</p> <p>Silly, I tell ya. Silly!</p> <p>BTW, I'm fully aware that some of the options I have on my MINI are considered by some to be silly. Nav, Sirius, JCW anything... but, to each their own! right?</p> I got Konig BriteLite’s in silver for $520 for 4. They are very close to MINIs R105s that retail for $2699, they weigh almost 10lbs less and I won’t hate myself if (when) they get scratched.

Silly, I tell ya. Silly!

BTW, I’m fully aware that some of the options I have on my MINI are considered by some to be silly. Nav, Sirius, JCW anything… but, to each their own! right?

]]> By: Jon E http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-172697 Jon E Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:07:01 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-172697 <p>I agree that MINI is a bit too proud of their JCW wheels. I love the R105 wheels but will not be able to justify a purchase at almost $3000. There are some nice looking, excellent quality aftermarket alternatives available for less than half the cost that I will seriously consider.</p> I agree that MINI is a bit too proud of their JCW wheels. I love the R105 wheels but will not be able to justify a purchase at almost $3000. There are some nice looking, excellent quality aftermarket alternatives available for less than half the cost that I will seriously consider.

]]> By: greg http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-172686 greg Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:56:44 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-172686 <p>I agree. I wanted the JCW R105 burnished spoke 18"(and got them). $2699 and will be $2950 in '08! On my Cayman S I only paid $2200 for Porsche 19" wheels!! And these were the most expensive offered that came with special performance tires.</p> <p>I love my Mini and was a sucker to pay for what I wanted. However, it did leave a bad taste in my mouth.</p> I agree. I wanted the JCW R105 burnished spoke 18″(and got them). $2699 and will be $2950 in ‘08! On my Cayman S I only paid $2200 for Porsche 19″ wheels!! And these were the most expensive offered that came with special performance tires.

I love my Mini and was a sucker to pay for what I wanted. However, it did leave a bad taste in my mouth.

]]> By: mike http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-172666 mike Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:12:18 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-172666 <p>I wonder what these will cost?</p> <p>BTW, what's up with the prices MINI charges for their wheels? I'm not afraid to pay for what I want, but I just can't justify their wheel prices. Maybe it's just one of those mental blocks but for me and there are enough people that don't feel the way I do about the subject.</p> I wonder what these will cost?

BTW, what’s up with the prices MINI charges for their wheels? I’m not afraid to pay for what I want, but I just can’t justify their wheel prices. Maybe it’s just one of those mental blocks but for me and there are enough people that don’t feel the way I do about the subject.

]]> By: timmee http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-172662 timmee Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:08:30 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/25/new-mini-wheels-coming-for-2008/#comment-172662 <p>Does this include the wheels seen on the MINI Challenge and Clubman Pace Car?</p> Does this include the wheels seen on the MINI Challenge and Clubman Pace Car?

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