Comments on: New JCW Wheels Revealed http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: adrian http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-271524 adrian Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:52:53 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-271524 <p>will the JCW Black R113 - 18 x 7 fit my mini cooper s 2003?</p> will the JCW Black R113 – 18 x 7 fit my mini cooper s 2003?

]]> By: Chris http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-222756 Chris Wed, 28 May 2008 12:22:08 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-222756 <p>Is there a part number yet for the R113..?</p> Is there a part number yet for the R113..?

]]> By: Hans http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-214068 Hans Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:06:50 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-214068 <p>Gabe...do you know when these wheels will be released here in the USA...I really like the R113 polish/matte.</p> Gabe…do you know when these wheels will be released here in the USA…I really like the R113 polish/matte.

]]> By: Steve http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-210031 Steve Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:59:24 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-210031 <p>Nice to hear the factory 4 pot brakes will be available for purchase seperately.</p> Nice to hear the factory 4 pot brakes will be available for purchase seperately.

]]> By: Mozza http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-210019 Mozza Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:20:05 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-210019 <blockquote>A: Simple reason: Cost! This would have been too expensive for MINI….and now you can start shaking your heads….</blockquote> <p>That's completely preposterous. As already stated by somebody else you even get engraved tailpipes with the Stage 1 kit. Mini really are taking the p1ss with some of this.</p> A: Simple reason: Cost! This would have been too expensive for MINI….and now you can start shaking your heads….

That’s completely preposterous. As already stated by somebody else you even get engraved tailpipes with the Stage 1 kit. Mini really are taking the p1ss with some of this.

]]> By: Alan Smithee http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209992 Alan Smithee Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:25:54 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209992 <blockquote>what gives on the same 4-lug setup?</blockquote> <p>The JCW is still (probably) a sub-2,600lb car. No need for more lugs...heavier duty hubs only add weight and cost. Not that the entire Lotus line still has 4-lugs.</p> <blockquote>...a small tidbit that is a barrier of entry for "premium" level cars.</blockquote> <p>Oh, please...</p> what gives on the same 4-lug setup?

The JCW is still (probably) a sub-2,600lb car. No need for more lugs…heavier duty hubs only add weight and cost. Not that the entire Lotus line still has 4-lugs.

…a small tidbit that is a barrier of entry for “premium” level cars.

Oh, please…

]]> By: Greg http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209970 Greg Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:35:36 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209970 <p>The tailpipes arn't engraved?!!! They are on stage one! pathetic!</p> The tailpipes arn’t engraved?!!! They are on stage one! pathetic!

]]> By: dc http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209966 dc Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:12:23 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209966 <p>i dont really care much for the pipe engraving. and i dont care much about the wheels being 17 inch because 18s would get pretty beat up in Los Angeles (or most US cities)... but what gives on the same 4-lug setup? 5 lug is the way to go! so many more choices, and a small tidbit that is a barrier of entry for "premium" level cars. I think the only 4-lug car left on the market is a civic.</p> i dont really care much for the pipe engraving. and i dont care much about the wheels being 17 inch because 18s would get pretty beat up in Los Angeles (or most US cities)… but what gives on the same 4-lug setup? 5 lug is the way to go! so many more choices, and a small tidbit that is a barrier of entry for “premium” level cars. I think the only 4-lug car left on the market is a civic.

]]> By: Mac http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209934 Mac Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:29:28 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209934 <p>Q:</p> <blockquote>Off topic I know but still no word on why the tailpipes aren’t engraved?</blockquote> <p>A: Simple reason: Cost! This would have been too expensive for MINI....and now you can start shaking your heads....</p> Q:

Off topic I know but still no word on why the tailpipes aren’t engraved?

A: Simple reason: Cost! This would have been too expensive for MINI….and now you can start shaking your heads….

]]> By: Mozza http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209898 Mozza Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:59:23 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209898 <p>Off topic I know but still no word on why the tailpipes aren't engraved?</p> Off topic I know but still no word on why the tailpipes aren’t engraved?

]]> By: mlg2ca http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209895 mlg2ca Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:51:40 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209895 <p>I've bought some ASA AR1's last summer to go to the track. Check it out on the Tire Rack's site, they look pretty close to the JCW at a much better price !</p> I’ve bought some ASA AR1′s last summer to go to the track. Check it out on the Tire Rack’s site, they look pretty close to the JCW at a much better price !

]]> By: rkw http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209894 rkw Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:48:12 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209894 <blockquote>hmmmm…. European delivery of the 135 is sounded better and better.</blockquote> <p>Better get in line while you're deciding. See <a href="http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/02/28/us-bound-1-series-production-cut/" rel="nofollow">BimmerFile</a>.</p> hmmmm…. European delivery of the 135 is sounded better and better.

Better get in line while you’re deciding. See BimmerFile.

]]> By: eager2own http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209890 eager2own Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:17:48 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209890 <p>I lose more and more interest with every story.</p> <p>These may be "the lightest JCW wheels" -- and they do look great -- but still at 21 lbs for 17s? My R91s are too heavy . . . and they're 20.6 lbs for the 17s.</p> <p>And unlike the body kit, I don't have the option of getting the JCW without paying the premium on the wheels -- only to have to sell them on NAM at a loss so that I can pick up some OZs.</p> <p>hmmmm.... European delivery of the 135 is sounded better and better.</p> I lose more and more interest with every story.

These may be “the lightest JCW wheels” — and they do look great — but still at 21 lbs for 17s? My R91s are too heavy . . . and they’re 20.6 lbs for the 17s.

And unlike the body kit, I don’t have the option of getting the JCW without paying the premium on the wheels — only to have to sell them on NAM at a loss so that I can pick up some OZs.

hmmmm…. European delivery of the 135 is sounded better and better.

]]> By: Jon E http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209887 Jon E Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:44:24 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209887 <p>I love the look of the JCW wheels. If they were 7.5" width, 4 or 5 lbs. lighter, and reasonably priced, I would seriously consider selling my current wheels and purchasing these.</p> I love the look of the JCW wheels. If they were 7.5″ width, 4 or 5 lbs. lighter, and reasonably priced, I would seriously consider selling my current wheels and purchasing these.

]]> By: Woj http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209886 Woj Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:53:26 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209886 <p>The 7" width is reflective of Mini's planned 205 section width on the tires. Personally, I would go for 225/40-17 or 235/35-18 for tires.</p> The 7″ width is reflective of Mini’s planned 205 section width on the tires. Personally, I would go for 225/40-17 or 235/35-18 for tires.

]]> By: DanC http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209882 DanC Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:55:04 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209882 <p>Those wheels are hot. The big question is how much.</p> Those wheels are hot. The big question is how much.

]]> By: Volker http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209879 Volker Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:42:02 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209879 <p>about "bling": yeah what's up with that MINI, no spinners for the JCW ? Geez, talking about missing the SoCal market... ;)</p> about “bling”: yeah what’s up with that MINI, no spinners for the JCW ? Geez, talking about missing the SoCal market… ;)

]]> By: Jon http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209877 Jon Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:31:13 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209877 <p>Chrome? Aaccccckkkk!</p> <p>Sorry Nervous, but that's just wrong...</p> <p>No dubs for MINI's, please! I agree with Mark.</p> Chrome? Aaccccckkkk!

Sorry Nervous, but that’s just wrong…

No dubs for MINI’s, please! I agree with Mark.

]]> By: Greg http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209875 Greg Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:22:37 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209875 <p>Any idea if the new colors will be available for the convertible? I'm thinking of ordering the last of the Sidewalk JCWs and would love a different black other than AB. I heard June will be the dealine for MCSc orders, can this be confirmed(off topic-sorry).</p> Any idea if the new colors will be available for the convertible? I’m thinking of ordering the last of the Sidewalk JCWs and would love a different black other than AB. I heard June will be the dealine for MCSc orders, can this be confirmed(off topic-sorry).

]]> By: Alan Smithee http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-209867 Alan Smithee Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:11:02 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/28/new-jcw-wheels-revealed/#comment-209867 <blockquote>I took a look at the wheels shown on the Challenge car pics elsewhere on this site and they look identical to the wheels listed here as R112.</blockquote> <p>There are two different styles of similar wheels circulating in photos of the Challenge car...one with 14, and one with 16 spokes:</p> <p>http://northamericanmotoring.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29684&d=1204061955</p> <p>http://motoringfile.com/pictures/challenge_4.jpg</p> I took a look at the wheels shown on the Challenge car pics elsewhere on this site and they look identical to the wheels listed here as R112.

There are two different styles of similar wheels circulating in photos of the Challenge car…one with 14, and one with 16 spokes:

http://northamericanmotoring.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29684&d=1204061955

http://motoringfile.com/pictures/challenge_4.jpg

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