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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Rota and 14mm lugs?

Anyone, offhand, know if Rota wheels will work with the new 14mm lugs? Thanks.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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I just put slipstreams on an R56 no problem. Don't know if that applies to all of them.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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Thanks ChiliXer.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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RBs, D2s and SVNs are good-to-go for 14mm bolts too. Based on that I'd say it's safe to deduce most Rota wheels work for 14mm bolts.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Thanks Ryephile. Do you speak from personal experience?

Is it just me that wants a database of wheels that are 14mm compatible? That'd be awesome.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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I have a set of Rota RB 16x7 on my R56 MCS. No problem with the 14mm bolts. Damaged two of them and just got Slipstreams. Haven't mounted them yet, but the holes look big enough.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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what do i do if they dont fit (not the rotas) i got some volks in my buddy's garage but they dont fit =[
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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I'm kind of noob so the vets can come in and correct me if I'm wrong. I think you have two options:

1. Convert to studs and lug nuts. Use the 12mm lug nuts. Like these: http://www.txwerks.com/servlet/Detail?no=94. Is this right, guys?

2. Have the holes in your volks bored out a teensy bit.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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i have 18" Rota P1's....14mm fit no problem.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by benfica09
i have 18" Rota P1's....14mm fit no problem.
Which I saw in another post... pretty stunning I must say.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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i have 18" Rota P1's....14mm fit no problem.

I ask again: where did you get your P1s?
Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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I ask again: where did you get your P1s?
Thanks!
18racing.com

they can get most any Rota...just takes some time.
call to see what they've got in stock.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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18racing.com

they can get most any Rota...just takes some time.
call to see what they've got in stock.
Thanks! I've had some difficulty finding the right style in the right size from the right place. I'll check it out!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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i dont want to buy 14-12mm... o well... guess im going for my other choice. enkei nt's. tho the volk route is still tempting.... =[ they are volk gtu if anyone is wondering ha
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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Yeah, I'm interested in Gram Lights (Volk company?) but I'm concerned that those wont fit either.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by scruffylooking
Thanks Ryephile. Do you speak from personal experience?

Is it just me that wants a database of wheels that are 14mm compatible? That'd be awesome.
Re: the RBs; yes. The SVN and D2 info, from Mach V Dan [fastmini.net]
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Re: the RBs; yes. The SVN and D2 info, from Mach V Dan [fastmini.net]
Ryephile is right; all current Rota models work with 14mm bolts.

--Dan
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Thanks Dan!
 
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