New wheels and some pics

minijet · 08-06-2009, 01:46 AM

I have been looking for ages for a set of wheels for the 1 and finally settled for a set of Style 216 wheels. These have the exact same specs as the stock 135i wheels.

weight is about 11kg per wheel.

Currently running 225/40/18 Kumho KU36 Fronts and 245/35/18 Rears.
Rides good and grips well but looking to go back to the security of RFTs. Let me know if you are interested in the tyres. <100kms on them and in perfect condition.

ok now for the pics

Timbo · 08-06-2009, 02:20 AM

Looks good mate I like em!

TimMc · 08-06-2009, 02:52 AM

Very nice! They've been my favourite wheel for the 1 since I saw them on a US site last year. Where did you get them and what did you pay? I may be interested in the Kumhos when I finish wearing out my current set of KU36s...

Yep 135 · 08-06-2009, 06:05 AM

could be interested in the tyres soon. where are you?

Zuzu · 08-06-2009, 06:36 AM

Nice...OT..Never seen a 1 coupe with roof racks before.

minijet · 08-06-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Timbo

Looks good mate I like em!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimMc

Very nice! They've been my favourite wheel for the 1 since I saw them on a US site last year. Where did you get them and what did you pay? I may be interested in the Kumhos when I finish wearing out my current set of KU36s...

Got them from a dealer here as it was the same price as shipping them from Dan (USA)

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Originally Posted by Yep 135

could be interested in the tyres soon. where are you?

In sydney but could meet somewhere in between if need be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Nice...OT..Never seen a 1 coupe with roof racks before.

Thanks.
OEM BMW racks with Thule bike carriers.

Yep 135 · 08-06-2009, 07:10 AM

cool, are you comming on the drive day in Sept?

minijet · 08-06-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Yep 135

cool, are you comming on the drive day in Sept?

unfortunately no.
My Sundays are always booked, but if you want the tyres we can arrange something.

amk2912 · 08-06-2009, 07:51 AM

Sweet wheels mate! And they look easy to keep clean....which is a BIG plus!

Breville · 08-06-2009, 03:33 PM

Those look really good mate.

takahashi · 08-06-2009, 11:28 PM

Nice... just one thing ... there are more spokes to clean

dr.bmw · 08-07-2009, 03:29 AM

nice wheels mate, better looking that 261's imo
Could you elaborate on your decision to go back to RFTs please? I'm looking to switch from RFTs as soon as current tyres are worn out, and need to weigh up all the pros and cons of that.
thank you

minijet · 08-07-2009, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dr.bmw

nice wheels mate, better looking that 261's imo
Could you elaborate on your decision to go back to RFTs please? I'm looking to switch from RFTs as soon as current tyres are worn out, and need to weigh up all the pros and cons of that.
thank you

Thanks.
Wife wants the security of the RFT tyres as she sometimes takes the car and doesn't want the hassle of pulling over and waiting for help if there is a puncture.

BMWRX · 08-07-2009, 06:01 PM

Minijet, where did you get the wheels from? How much were they? They look really nice.....a bit of a compromise between the 17" 125i ten spokers and the 261's.

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minijet Lieutenant 45 Rep 545 Posts Drives: Train Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	New wheels and some pics I have been looking for ages for a set of wheels for the 1 and finally settled for a set of Style 216 wheels. These have the exact same specs as the stock 135i wheels. weight is about 11kg per wheel. Currently running 225/40/18 Kumho KU36 Fronts and 245/35/18 Rears. Rides good and grips well but looking to go back to the security of RFTs. Let me know if you are interested in the tyres. <100kms on them and in perfect condition. ok now for the pics
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Very nice! They've been my favourite wheel for the 1 since I saw them on a US site last year. Where did you get them and what did you pay? I may be interested in the Kumhos when I finish wearing out my current set of KU36s...
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