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[Jeffreypang911]

Just as an update, Ive been running the "cheaper" version for about a month and a half now, no issues. Roads here are horrible, lots of pot holes and dips and bumps. Also took it to the drag strip, no issues.

Also, I have a Honda engine, more weight and power than a normal Mini.

Edited by Jeffreypang911, 10 July 2012 - 03:57 AM.

[Joshwa457]

Just as an update, Ive been running the "cheaper" version for about a month and a half now, no issues. Roads here are horrible, lots of pot holes and dips and bumps. Also took it to the drag strip, no issues.

Also, I have a Honda engine, more weight and power than a normal Mini.

Are you referring to the original post?

http://www.buggiesunlimited.com/golf-cart/10x7-itp-interceptor-polished-aluminum-wheel/W08%20103409

Those ones? If so did you buy them from that site?

[Driezzie]

Thanks for sharing Jeffrey and once again congratulations with your feature on Speedhunters.

[Driezzie]

Which wheel nuts to buy for 10x7 wheels ? Link ? 13x7 ultralites nuts will fit ?

Edited by Driezzie, 08 August 2012 - 11:31 AM.

[Bungle]

don't the wheels come with nuts ?

[Driezzie]

No, not strong enough anyway. I found out people use 60 degree nuts. You can also get those in annodised colours, seems to be a standard size.

Update :

great to see some wheels mentioned in this topic made it to the Mini Wheel Dictionary ;) !

Edited by Driezzie, 12 August 2012 - 03:27 PM.

[meetthespeakers]

I am on month 6 with them. Been driving to work 3-4 times a week on the twisty back roads. Attended British Car Day with them a few weeks back doing 70mph for 3 hours or so. No problems here. I purchased a second set I am trying to get some info about as far as load rating for a spare set. I made my own informed decision and I am happy with it.

 

 

 

As far as stretching tires, I don't like the idea of stretched tires, or the look, but I would say with the 165 yoko 32's it is very very minimal, almost none existent stretch. We aren't talking about this...

 

 

 

Edited by meetthespeakers, 13 June 2014 - 05:39 PM.

[Bungle]

they look nice but worth the risk ?

Edited by Bungle, 13 June 2014 - 05:07 PM.

[meetthespeakers]

It is my understanding that (static) weight rating stamped on the wheel has a safety factor of 1.2  / 20% . It would be nice to have these wheels tested and put this subject to rest. Granted these prices are a few years back but:

 

JWL testing and VIA certification is approximately $1,295.00 US Dollars/763 GBP per style and can be done simultaneously to a range of PCD or offsets. It requires approx. 3 – 4 samples wheels. 
 

TUV testing and certification is approximately €4,950 Euro or $6,800.00 US Dollars/ 4000 GBP per style, per fitment, per vehicle. This fee excludes a KBA approval charge of US$750 and a Application Test Report fee of US$500. It requires over 10 sample wheels. 

The manufacturer and every facility where work to the wheel is done must be ISO: 9001 certified. Cost to obtain ISO accreditation is in excess of $10,000 US Dollars per facility and must be done on a yearly basis.
 

SAE J2530 certification is approximately $1,295.00 US Dollars/763 GBP per style, per fitment. It requires approx. 5 samples wheels.
 

Not sure what you guys go by in UK or what is acceptable.

 

[Mini 360]

 

Not sure what you guys go by in UK or what is acceptable.

 

Is it round, is it metal?  Yup, its legal!

[Bungle]

 

 

Not sure what you guys go by in UK or what is acceptable.

 

Is it round, is it metal?  Yup, its legal!

 

 

doesn't have to be round if your from Cornwall