D Stock R56 wheels for GS
#1
R56 wheels for GS
Our G Stock R56 is built and waiting at the port. I know the SSRs won't accept the 14mm thread lug bolts. I have a basement full of R83s from our old showroom stock car but I would prefer to use something a lot lighter. What's out there?
Thanks,
Gerry Walsh
Director of Motorsports
Otto's MINI
West Chester, PA
SCCA Endurance Champions
www.ottosmini.com
Thanks,
Gerry Walsh
Director of Motorsports
Otto's MINI
West Chester, PA
SCCA Endurance Champions
www.ottosmini.com
#2
gwalsh,
Here's an interesting option to use 12mm MINI wheels (M14-M12 conversion studs):
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=90012
Here's an interesting option to use 12mm MINI wheels (M14-M12 conversion studs):
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=90012
#3
Thanks,
But stud conversions are not allowed in any of SCCA's stock classes (not even road racing).
Gerry Walsh
Director of Motorsports
Otto's MINI
West Chester, PA
SCCA Endurance Champions
www.ottosmini.com
But stud conversions are not allowed in any of SCCA's stock classes (not even road racing).
Gerry Walsh
Director of Motorsports
Otto's MINI
West Chester, PA
SCCA Endurance Champions
www.ottosmini.com
#4
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Thanks,
But stud conversions are not allowed in any of SCCA's stock classes (not even road racing).
Gerry Walsh
Director of Motorsports
Otto's MINI
West Chester, PA
SCCA Endurance Champions
www.ottosmini.com
But stud conversions are not allowed in any of SCCA's stock classes (not even road racing).
Gerry Walsh
Director of Motorsports
Otto's MINI
West Chester, PA
SCCA Endurance Champions
www.ottosmini.com
If you question the ability to change to studs on a MINI take a look at the conversion... the threaded stud is a bolt with a very small head.
#7
As has already been mentioned, studs and lug nuts can be installed in place of lug bolts in SCCA stock Solo classes.
I can't confirm first hand, but I've heard that the 16x6.5" Rota Slipstreams have larger lug holes than the SSR's and will accept the 14mm R56 lug bolts. $500 shipped and about 2 lbs heavier than the SSR's.
-Keith
I can't confirm first hand, but I've heard that the 16x6.5" Rota Slipstreams have larger lug holes than the SSR's and will accept the 14mm R56 lug bolts. $500 shipped and about 2 lbs heavier than the SSR's.
-Keith
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For what it's worth, faced with 14mm studs not fitting my 17" aftermarket street wheels nor my "Mark Chiles" race wheels, I simply drilled them out with an appropriately-sized bit. The taper holds the wheel, and very little of the taper is lost with the overbore. I've had no problems during 2000 miles of street driving and 16 autocross runs.
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