I'm purchasing a set of 17x7.5 +43 SSR Type-C wheels. Bolt pattern is obviously 4x100.. but I'm being told that I MUST convert to studs. Can someone please confirm or deny this?

I am ok with converting and installing the studs because is easier to remove and install wheels.. but I really don't want to because I will be using these SSR's with summer tires and have the stock 16" rims with Blizzak's for winter.

Any help is appreciated! Thanks.

 

It may be a length problem as the stock bolts won't fit. You can get longer bolts or best is to just get the studs. Not sure why you think the OEM wheels would be a problem.

 

I was told that I need to convert to the studs because the stock bolt sizes are M14? and the studs will convert it to M12 size? Does SSR offer bolt holes in M14 size? I think this may be why the stock 16" rims wouldn't fit if I converted to the smaller stud size? The stock wheel holes would be too large? I may be wrong.. I've never run into this situation with wheels before. Thanks.

 

What is the build date of your R53? MINI used M12 bolts until mid 2006. If your car was built before then, the SSR's should fit fine. Actually I have SSR Competition (equivalent to Type-C) on my 2006 (built in late 2005). I've heard that M14 bolts will not fit SSR Comp/Type-C.

 

Build date is 12/2005.

 

They should work fine. You'll need centering rings because of the bore size (as with most aftermarket wheels) but otherwise they should just bolt right on.

 

Are these the centering rings? I just want to make sure I get the right parts I need to use these wheels when they come in. Thanks!

 

SSR Type-C 17x7.5
Drooool

 

Parts197 looks like the correct sizing.

Alex

 

I agree with Alex and rkw. Your car has 12mm diameter wheel lug bolts. These will fit the holes in the SSR wheels. You need the Parts197 ring for the hub. There should be no issue with the length of the stock lug bolts.

 

thanks guys! what are these rings for? where do i put them on the rims and why do i need them with the aftermarket wheels? will i have an issue going back to my winter set of wheels/tires (stock 16" MINI wheels w/ blizzaks).

 

The will fit fine without studs. When you order the wheels tell them what your putting them on and they should include the correct centering rings. The centering rings go on inner center of the wheel to hold the wheel centered on the hub.

 

thanks for the info! i ordered them through a dealer.. we'll see if they come with the wheels.

 

Would you mind sharing where you ordered these wheels from?

 

put up a pic once you get them on!!!

 

yea. i'm not going to talk badly about the dealer. if you're looking into ordering wheels.. www.ssrwheels.com will show you the active dealers in your area.

 

 

^ Me likey!!!

 

do R56's require hubcentric rings for these wheels?

 

Yes. R56 and R53 have the same hub diameter.