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Thanks.

 

Where does the term "Tuner" wheels come form? I see different makes called that.

Jim

 

Tuner, is usually short for import tuner. It's a "scene" or car community. Tuner is kinda like the pep-boys, fast&furious style. Big spoilers, lambo doors, cheap wheels, etc.

 

So tuner is actually not so much?

 

I'm assuming youre referencing engine tuning? The quality "tuner" cars have a great deal of engine work done and usually run standalone management systems that require tuning.

 

Got ya. Thanks.

Jim

 

Take it easy. Just going by what you posted:

 

Sorry if it came off otherwise...I was simply rephrasing myself since I left that portion out in the original description.

 

Koing, Daylite, 11.8 pounds, 15X6.5, black w/yellow stripe.

Jim

 

Those will work well on your MINI. :beer

When will they be on the MINI, pictures.... Please!

Don

 

Well, I have to get additional information first. The site is not informative, but it seems they may be for the first generation only. If spacers will work, then that is fine, but I have to find out if that is the case. I like them, so I hope they will work out. I'll keep ya posted.

Jim

 

Has anyone ever used Drag Extreme Alloy wheels. I am looking at 17x7 DR-19 (GLOSS BLACK, GUN METAL, CHROME, SILVER).

Has anyone used them? Have they had any problems? Are they a good quality wheel?

Thanks

 

Decent for DD. Not high quality and not light weight though. They are a cheapie brand (Carried by Discount Tire). The DR-19s look good though.

BTW, I am running Kyowa 206s on my MINI for track days. Nice 17x7 rim at 17lbs.



...And no. I'm not using that rubber on the track. It's just what came on them when I bought them.

 

thanks for the info. I don't run on the track so I think the DR-19 will be find. Of course no I like the Kyowa 206s. So many choices.

 

FYI, I saw some that were called "gun metal" and it is actually brown. I was expecting gray or blueish.

Jim

 

I hadn't heard of Kyowa until recently. Decent rims for tracking though. They are mostly lightwieght mono-block rims (despite my two tone wheels they are monoblock). They normally aren't cheap, they arent BBS/OZ/Enkei expensive either. They typically run the $175 to $250 per wheel range.

www.kyowadesigns.com

I got mine used for a helluva deal off of Terry from FUbrication. Otherwise, I couldn't afford them.

 

Aren't there too many lug bolt holes for a MINI or do they line up so you don't use all of them?

Jim

 

I've had Kyowa on my vert for the past 4 years or so, although I don't think they make that model anymore. Paid $560 for the set, but I think that was when they first came out. Couple of them are out of round by now due to potholes and such, but are still in decent shape. As a matter of fact I used them at Willow Springs last time I saw you.