New JCW Wheels Revealed
As quite a few may have noticed, MINI debuted a set of new JCW wheels with the launch of the factory JCW MINI. The 7×17″ R112 (as it’s code-named) should weigh in at around 21lbs and come standard on the factory JCW. It should also be available from MINI dealers around the world.
Some of you may have noticed the R112 looks somewhat like the already available R90. The R90 was created to be used with the original John Cooper Motorsports program in the UK and it seems only fitting that the new series (and the road car the series has spawned) will be using somewhat of an updated version.
For those looking for something even a little more aggressive in appearance, JCW will be releasing two versions of one 18″ wheel for 2008. The R113 will come in either polish/matte black or all matte black. They will both be 7×18″ in size.
Expect these and a few other new JCW accessories (including the new four piston JCW brake kit) later in the year.
Hey Gabe – Thanks as always for the fresh info! I assume The R112 the wheel is the one shown with the factory MINI JCW cars revealed earlier this week. These wheels have 8 pairs of spokes.
On the Mini Challenge website (accessed though the international MINI.com website) the Flash animation intro shows a wheel with 7 pairs of spokes, that look like a “mini” CSL-type wheel?
Any info on this “other” wheel?
Hmmmmm – those R113s look very much like a GP wheel, don’t they?
Very interesting news about the wheels, must admit I flinched at 21 lbs though. Will be interested in seeing what they come up with the 18’s.
All in all very nice wheels
Thanks for the info Gabe, any chance of seeing hi-res images?
Any news on new colours?
>Any news on new colours?
Next week.
Pb,
Ian & I noticed that last week or so in the other JCW thread, in reaction to the post by Mac…
I really like the new wheels, they look a little more finished & much easier to clean. Are they a multi piece unit?
It would be nice to see picture of what the basic “stripped” JCW factory car looks like…..
Why oh why 7″ width? Those and the other 17″ & 18″ accessory wheels need be available in 7.5″ widths IMHO. Boooo
<blockquote>On the Mini Challenge website (accessed though the international MINI.com website) the Flash animation intro shows a wheel with 7 pairs of spokes, that look like a “mini” CSL-type wheel?</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. Both wheels have that “BBS wheel” style with 16 spokes and a 17″ diameter.
I do wonder why MINI is sticking with 7″ wheel widths when there don’t appear to be any clearance issues with 7.5″ wheel widths and 215 mm tires.
Nice! Laugh if you must – maybe I’m a bling victim – but, I’d like to see more chrome offerings.
<blockquote>Nice! Laugh if you must – maybe I’m a bling victim – but, I’d like to see more chrome offerings.</blockquote>
Please, no. 😉
<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>
There are two different styles of similar wheels circulating in photos of the Challenge car…one with 14, and one with 16 spokes:
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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).
Chrome? Aaccccckkkk!
Sorry Nervous, but that’s just wrong…
No dubs for MINI’s, please! I agree with Mark.
about “bling”:
yeah what’s up with that MINI, no spinners for the JCW ? Geez, talking about missing the SoCal market… 😉
Those wheels are hot. The big question is how much.
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.
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.
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.
<blockquote>hmmmm…. European delivery of the 135 is sounded better and better.</blockquote>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>.
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 !
Off topic I know but still no word on why the tailpipes aren’t engraved?
Q: <blockquote>Off topic I know but still no word on why the tailpipes aren’t engraved?</blockquote>
A: Simple reason: Cost! This would have been too expensive for MINI….and now you can start shaking your heads….
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.
The tailpipes arn’t engraved?!!! They are on stage one! pathetic!
<blockquote>what gives on the same 4-lug setup?</blockquote>
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.
<blockquote>…a small tidbit that is a barrier of entry for “premium” level cars.</blockquote>
Oh, please…
<blockquote>A: Simple reason: Cost! This would have been too expensive for MINI….and now you can start shaking your heads….</blockquote>
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.
Nice to hear the factory 4 pot brakes will be available for purchase seperately.
Gabe…do you know when these wheels will be released here in the USA…I really like the R113 polish/matte.
Is there a part number yet for the R113..?
<p>will the JCW Black R113 – 18 x 7 fit my mini cooper s 2003?</p>