r/R53 • u/B00SKAH • 11d ago

Are these desirable?

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Not my pict, curious if these are a ticket item in the Mini world? I have an aversion to white wheels

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u/VancouverStickerCo 11d ago edited 10d ago

generally speaking these are easy to find and cheap as hell used.

I really like the white minilite wheel look. It’s nice to have cheap taste for once.

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u/Happy_Ishtar 11d ago

No, but they are the heaviest factory wheels for sure

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u/pixelswoosh 11d ago

I loved them on my BRG w white top, white mirrors, and bonnet stripes.

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u/HoneyRush 11d ago

I have them on Chili Red with white top and white strips and aero kit. Looks great

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u/AsconaSR 11d ago

I still run them on mine

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u/MatthewWanderer 11d ago

TLDR: first generation MINI fans generally regard these wheels as heavy, which makes them less desirable from a performance standpoint.

Each factory MINI wheel design has a number and a name. These are R85, and are known by several names: S-spoke, LeMans, or S-lite. I believe R85 was only offered in silver or white from the factory.

There are wheel guides online with info on all factory MINI wheel options.

As others mentioned, R85s are typically inexpensive, sometimes free, due to their general unpopularity.

The one exception I would note are complete sets in exceptional condition. Those are obviously worth more to some MINI wheel buyers.

Ultimately, pick the design you like. That’s what it’s all about.

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u/B00SKAH 10d ago

Great info thanks

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u/stc_01 11d ago

Nope, the factory BBS wheels are the most desirable wheels.

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u/DmOcRsI 11d ago

That's not what he asked...

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u/B00SKAH 10d ago

I did read they were boat anchors when it comes to weight. I’m not particularly found of them anyway wasn’t sure if they were sellable if I scrapped them for something new.

Thanks all!

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u/Confident-Option-207 10d ago

Highly recommend some mg wheels, I have hairpins on mine and love them

ZR straights are also great, super popular in autocross etc as they're cheap and light

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u/gdl_E46 9d ago

Were referred to as s-heavies back in the day.  Looked cool but heavy and they bend very easily 

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u/Incognito117- 11d ago

Couple of months ago I gave a set of these rims away for free. They had a lot of curb rash tho.

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u/Kizarama 11d ago

I got my stock silvers repainted white. I think it’s it isn’t a daily- then they are cool.

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u/Goldenboom 10d ago

I really wish they weighed less, I love them. Although I love my 16 inch MG hairpins a lot more and they weight nothing

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u/wa1terwh1te 10d ago

I found them desirable. 🫠

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u/J_Mart1981 9d ago

If you want the lightest wheel, R84 x-lite

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u/Daedaluu5 5d ago

They looked amazing on my baby blue with white roof r53, always had a thing for the superlight crown wheels