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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 11:04 PM
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I have a question for you guys....If buying aftermarket wheels let's say 17x7,do I have to worry about the position and number of holes for the studs coming out of the brake disc?...or do I have to buy wheels with 4 holes?.I know is probaly probably a dumb question,but I dont have the slightest idea....I've seen several 17x7 wheels on E-bay,but I don't know how to buy wheels....! HELP,PLEASE... :???:
 
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 07:25 AM
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17 is wheel diameter
7 is wheel width.
your lug pattern is 4-100
You can't guarantee that all wheels in that width and bolt pattern
will fit.

Alex

>>I have a question for you guys....If buying aftermarket wheels let's say 17x7,do I have to worry about the position and number of holes for the studs coming out of the brake disc?...or do I have to buy wheels with 4 holes?.I know is probaly probably a dumb question,but I dont have the slightest idea....I've seen several 17x7 wheels on E-bay,but I don't know how to buy wheels....! HELP,PLEASE... :???:

 
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 11:49 PM
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Thanks Alex
 
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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make your life much easier, find the style you like on tire rack, discount tire, or mini-motorsport and buy them with all the kit. You may not want to deal with the getting the correct center bore, the correct lug nuts and the guaranteed fit. I tried to kit it myself and basically wasted my time.

Good luck and remember wider is better!


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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 05:50 AM
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As Uber has mensioned, You can use the Upgrade Garage on the MCO homepage to view what Tirerack guarantees to fit your mini. I include any needed installation hardware.

Alex
 
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