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« on: April 12, 2007, 11:32:35 AM »
Ok...I'm LOVING my Fuzion HRIs that are currently on S-lites.  However, I'd like to get rid of the S-lites in favor of lighter wheels.

Any suggestions?
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« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2007, 11:56:49 AM »
Holy Je-Suess Erika...how many darn wheels do you need???  119  119

I think you should let the Xlites come to me, so I can put race tires on them.  Get some 15's for comfort, get some 17's for style.
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« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2007, 12:31:14 PM »
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Holy Je-Suess Erika...how many darn wheels do you need???  119  119

I think you should let the Xlites come to me, so I can put race tires on them.  Get some 15's for comfort, get some 17's for style.

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Well....let me say that I like to have options.   8)
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« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2007, 12:43:59 PM »
Good plan to go light weight. I have American Racing Type SR on mine and (I think) they look awesome, but they are SO heavy (chrome) and drop my MPG by 1-2, plus kill acceleration.
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« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2007, 01:19:12 PM »
You should probably look for forged wheels over cast wheels  (a manner in which they are constructed), because they are inherently stronger than a cast wheel of the same weight.  That results in being able to purchase a lighter weight wheel.  There are literally hundreds of choices out there, and in the end, it will all depend on your budget.  When you are searching online, be sure to look for 4X100 wheels.

Koenig has some fantastic choices that both look good, and can be quite light weight for relatively little money.  Motegi is also a good choice.  SSR, Wed Sport, Centerline, BBS and Buddy Hart wheels are all very expensive options, due to their very low weight and high strength.

As far as tires, those choices will all depend on your actual needs and what you are looking for in a tire.  I suggest you do some major reading and homework on Tire Rack, comparing various tires and reading the reviews that people have given.  Be sure to read the reviews from Mini owners in particular.
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« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2007, 01:23:16 PM »
...Tires!

I have the Goodyear Eagle F1's, and they are awesome, unless it is below 40 degrees. Summer is awesome though.
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« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2007, 09:14:07 PM »
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...Tires!

I have the Goodyear Eagle F1's, and they are awesome, unless it is below 40 degrees. Summer is awesome though.

I also have the Goodyear Eagle F1's. I like them in all weather. Stick great in all types of weather.

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