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S21AGD
24th October 2011, 08:26 PM
Why not! :-)

Pirelli snow controls on steel wheels seemed a bit boring, brightened them up! :D

£7 can of Hammerite spray paint seemed sensible............

Not sure how it'll look on a Dark Silver Mini though!

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Gismo
25th October 2011, 11:14 AM
Will be interesting to see them on your car :lol:
Big Gordy
25th October 2011, 12:12 PM
I could have given you a set of wheel trims and saved you 7 quid...lol
Big Gordy
25th October 2011, 12:13 PM
Ohhh and they look more orange than red in those pictures..!!
Dundee Checkmate
25th October 2011, 07:17 PM
what is the minimum size of wheels that will fit an R53 for winter
S21AGD
25th October 2011, 07:24 PM
what is the minimum size of wheels that will fit an R53 for winter

15 inch wheel mate - to clear the calipers. stick to narrow tyres too. I use 175/65/15's they get me up North skiing so can't ask for more than that.

Red/Orange, in all honesty, there are a couple of bits with light paint cover, the silver is showing through and they look a bit pink. too tight to spend another £7 on paint though! ;)
Dundee Checkmate
25th October 2011, 07:46 PM
When you fit 15" wheels and tyres do you need to do anything with the run flat pressure sensor?
S21AGD
25th October 2011, 08:13 PM
it usually flashes at me when I change the wheels over, if you press and hold it the warning lamp gets brighter then goes off after a few miles - wont bug you again after that.
stoney
25th October 2011, 09:49 PM
Where do u ski I was up at glenshee most of last year :) I take my work van tho :)


IF IN DOUBT FLAT OUT :)
S21AGD
25th October 2011, 10:06 PM
Where do u ski I was up at glenshee most of last year :) I take my work van tho :)


IF IN DOUBT FLAT OUT :)

Prefer Cairngorm as its usually open more often, never really had a good day's weather in Glensee but i'll try this winter. Off to Mayrhofen in Feb, need to get some practice in!
S21AGD
1st November 2011, 08:08 PM
On! :-) put a smile on my face everytime I see the car - want snow now!

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Craig
1st November 2011, 08:22 PM
Unique !! ;)
S21AGD
1st November 2011, 08:44 PM
Unique !! ;)

They gotta be don't they? would hate to copy someone!
Forbes
5th November 2011, 11:55 AM
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5057/5419171822_8824c329e1_z.jpg
S21AGD
5th November 2011, 09:51 PM
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5057/5419171822_8824c329e1_z.jpg

oops! but you've had at least 20 sets of wheels since that photo? :-)

they going back on this winter?