I'm currently on the 2nd R53 that I've ever owned(1st one unfortunately got totalled), and the wheel hub of my current R53 has gone bad. I know the lug bolt size changed in 2006 from m12 to m14. I previously owned a r53 that came out on 10/06, and this one came out on 03/06. This car uses m12 bolts and my previous car didn't. I have some parts that use M14-size bolts (including wheel locks and brake discs) because my previous mini used them. Since I need to change the hub, wondering if the hub for m12 bolts is interchangeable with the hub for m14 bolts. （#7 in the picture）If yes, I'll do the upgrade instead. If anyone knows anything about this, please let me know! Thanks!

Also, has anyone used NSK branded ones? How are they?

 

Haven't used NSK but I replaced all four of mine about 5 years ago with Detroit Tuned models and they've been great. And, they're inexpensive.

 

Thank you! Are the hubs with different lug bolt sizes interchangeable?

 

Thank you! Are the hubs with different lug bolt sizes interchangeable?

 

Use realoem.com - put the last 7 digits of your VIN in, and it will show you which hub you need. The spacing of the bolts is the same, so if you used the correct lug nuts, it would be fine. I would stick to NSK, ***, one of the more reputable bearing folks.