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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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Covers for steel rims?

So I bought a set of 16" steel rims with blizzak snow tires on them for the winter months (they're ugly but durable).

But these rims leave what I assume to be the axle exposed. Should I be worried at all about it being exposed? Do they make covers for it? It looks like some sort of end cap would work fine.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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you don't state what model mini you have, but ecs tuning does show center caps for 16" steel wheels for the R60

might check with them

http://www.ecstuning.com

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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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It's a 2010 cooper S. And the steel rims were whatever tire rack had.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 05:45 AM
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bmwr606- thanks for the plug. Love the 16" on the countryman!

cdecker - Yes there center caps , but they are made for the OEM 16" steelies. Pic of yours?

MINI OEM part number :36116768504 x 4 of those.


Made for these: 16 x 5.5" steelies OEM part number: 36116764346 ( In 16" they come in silver , hence the silver match center cap ) - Priced Each



Thanks and I hope that helps.
 
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