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No ROTAs.
949 racing 6UL look pretty good on the Minis.
I've actually got some very rare Prodrive branded GC05A in 16x7 made by Rays for Prodrive Japan. They're very light. I haven't seen them for a couple of years because I accidentally left them at my MX5 tuner's garage, but he's shutting up shop so I'm forced to go get them. They're worth 4 figures but I do you or anyone else interested a very forum friendly price.
Another benefit of 16x8 on the R53. Cheaper wheels. Cheaper tyres.
That being said if I'm splurging on spicy coilovers I'll probably end up with Rotas or something similar in the short term unless I manage to grab a bargain on something exciting...