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I think they look terrific on a Cobra but I feel that they aren't more widely used because they're regarded by many people as being not quite "correct". You wouldn't put them on a genuine Cobra out of respect for its heritage, but for our cars they're a very acceptable alternative to Halibrand-style wheels.

The original Minilite 15" wheel is to my mind a beautiful enduring design, perfectly in proportion. I have seen 17" versions where the "fingers" seem to be stretched and the appearance seems to lose its lovely balanced aspect. Having said that though, there's a black Porsche GT3 RS getting about in Brisbane with 19" Minilite lookalikes, in lime green to match the identifying signage on the bodywork, that looks pretty good but the wheels are so big that they have ceased to retain the distinctive character of a true Minilite.

My thoughts? 15" Minilites with the fingers and centres in the car's body colour, especially if it's a dark colour, with polished rims and spinners. There was a black Healey 3000 in Sydney a long time ago with this set-up on 15" Minilites and it looked sensational.