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  1. Rangerx

    Rangerx New Member

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    #9 Rangerx, Sep 21, 2014
    Crashton lol I live in a actually city we have a best buy lol ( for any family guy watchers out there)
    Dave.o Craig's list is my new favorite friend if I know crappy wheels lol
     
  2. M1N1

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    #3 M1N1, Sep 20, 2014
    Try your local dealers. I got my 15 inch Blizzaks (fitted to a spare set of rims, road hazard, etc) for about $340 from my local Best One Tyre. I bought a set of rims of the same design that came on my MINI off e-bay for $247, shipped.

    The best thing about buying local is that I have to drive only 2 miles if I have a problem with my tyres. Spare set of rims is the way to go, if you can afford it. None of that pain the arse changing tyres back and forth every fall, and spring.
     
  3. Crashton

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    #2 Crashton, Sep 20, 2014
    I've had very good luck with Tire Rack. You can also check Discount Tire Direct.
     
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    #4 Rangerx, Sep 20, 2014
    Hey crashton do you have both tire rack and discount tire direct locally ?
     
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    #5 Crashton, Sep 20, 2014
    Discount Tire has local stores to me. Tire Rack is mail order for me. I agree with M1N1 buying local makes sense. If you have a problem the local folks are there to help. Not so with a place that shipped you the tires.
     
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    #6 Rangerx, Sep 20, 2014
    Yeah I agree I just gotta fine where to buy them locally thanks
     
  7. Crashton

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    #7 Crashton, Sep 20, 2014
    What city are you in, or do you live in the bush? :wink:
     
  8. Dave.0

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    #8 Dave.0, Sep 20, 2014
    I agree with buying a second set of crappy rims as winter beaters and wrap them in Blizzaks.

    :Thumbsup:
     
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    #10 Rangerx, Sep 21, 2014
    Actual*
     
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    #11 le_pinceau, Jan 27, 2017
    this thread is a bit old but I thought I'd try it first :D.. I have a set of steel 15" winters but there is no center cap of course. Anyone know if any of a specific center cap to cover clean up the look a bit?

    thanks :)
     
  11. wmwny

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    #12 wmwny, Jan 28, 2017
    Measure the width of the center hole and go to eBay, where there are tons of MINI center caps of various widths, and one will probably solve your problem.:fingerscrossed:
     
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    #13 Crashton, Jan 28, 2017
    If you wheels are MINI steel wheels call the good folks at eMINIparts.com. If they are Chinese imports try fleaBay.