Mini Alloy Wheels?

[CMF_Bishop]

BMW Mini actually, but I found a set, some alloys off the poverty pack model, and did some checking, 15x5.5 4x100 and 35 offset I think, center bore is wrong, but I know someone who can machine them to suit.

But yeah I like the idea of something that looks different, these don't have that open rice look (I'm not bagging it), kind of a more solid/thick factory 5 spoke style, I think they may looks really good on a Micra.

Down and up sides, 5.5 is a little undersized, but I know from past use, inside a 195/50 it should soften the feel a little, take away a little harshness of 50's, also give that chubby wall look which can suite some cars/wheels.

Err, anyway I already bought them, so I'll find out for sure how they will end up looking soon, at the price I'm not going to complain.

 

[CMF_Micra_King]

Post up a photo of them.

 

[CMF_Bishop]

Tyre size shown is obviously wrong, I think the Mini runs a 175/65 stock, but I have access to a tyre fitting machine, so I'll pick up some used cheap rubber just for the purpose of making sure they look ok with the right rubber etc once on the car...

 

[CMF_Bishop]

Found a pic of the model that came with them...

 

[CMF_Micra_King]

Should look good if you can get the right size tyres to suit.

 

[CMF_Bishop]

I don't have photoshop, but MS paint works ok for a poor quick cut and paste...

And yeah my gut told me the instant I saw the wheels, that they just may suit a micra, you never know though till you give it a try...

 

[CMF_Bishop]

Hmm, picked up the Mini wheels today, they are in immaculate condition, used for only a short time before owner upgraded, apart from brake dust I can't find a single mark on them, so as new condition.

Build quality also seems top notch, when taking a closer look I realized they are made by Ronal, and very light (need to weigh them and see just how light).

Maybe a downside is perhaps the offset, online guides are wrong, the stock 15 Mini wheel is +45, as stamped on the rim, but given it's only a 5.5 x 15, I'm hoping it should be ok.

A pic to come later when my PC is not recording 4 TV shows at one time, but I'd like these wheels to work cause they do look awesome, and I think they will look very good on a Micra.

 

[CMF_Bishop]

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[CMF_Bishop]

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