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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 07:39 AM
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Motegi Ro_Ja Lt 17'' fit issue

I just bought a set of Motegi Ro_Ja's and the center ring is too big (62 mm I believe). I was wondering if anyone else has these wheels or a similar problem and how they got a set of center rings for them (Aparently Motegi doesn't make any). I know I saw a set or 2 at AMVIV II. Also need center caps as well since Motegi doesn't make those either.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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I have been helping Ro-Ja sell those wheels as they are now a close out for them. The local tire store has a ring that fits perfectly and the numbers on the side of the ring are 56.15mm / 73 mm. Call around and see if anyone stocks those. If you can't find them PM me. Which color did you get BTW? Silver and white are the only ones left.

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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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I got white ones from you actually . Any idea about possible center caps?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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I worked for American Racing who makes Motegi and Roja. We tried every possible cap both old and new we could never find one that would work
 
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Passat774
I worked for American Racing who makes Motegi and Roja. We tried every possible cap both old and new we could never find one that would work

Which RoJa's? Mine came with center caps (formula 5). Also, I had to use hubcentric rings to reduce a bit of wobble @ 50mph or so. I got them through a local dealer who got them from Roja.

***Sorry I just re read your post and you said which wheels... Good luck in your search...

Matt
 
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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Yeap, just the LT5 comes with no cap All others did. LT5 is a race inspired wheel thus no need for a cap since it's a lightweight wheel
 
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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Any idea if there's some random center cap that would fit?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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I asked Ro-Ja about center caps and were told ther ewere none available due to the afor mentioned fact about them being a " race inspired " wheel. I would haveto think that with the thousands of wheels out there something has to fit. If anyone finds it please post ASAP .
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 08:17 AM
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I couldn't find any centercaps that worked. What I did do was take off the wheels and paint the center of the disc - including the hub - semi-flat black with some Krylon. I also went to Home Depot and bought some 5/8" black plastic plugs to fill the 16 holes that were not being used. I think it improved the look 100%.

 
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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Yeah nice work Rick, at American Racing we tried lots and I mean lots of caps. There is just no lip for the cap to hold too. Maybe some off road push thru style caps
 
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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they looks quite similar to the corvette Z06 wheels..

maybe their caps work?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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my Bronze Ro_Ja LT5's are sitting in the garage, can't wait to see them on my car, probably next week...
 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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Raising the dead thread I know... Anyone ever figure a way to get any cap on these wheels? DIY or otherwise?
 
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