Show me your WHEELS!
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Joined: Mar 2003
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From: A Den in Maryland
I have 15x7 SSR Competitions, and on my '06 MCC the hub flanges are too tall by 1-2 mm for the metal SSR caps to fit. When mounting a wheel, the hub pushed the center cap out. Alex at TireRack said it fitted in earlier MINI and thought there might have been a hub change in '05. The plastic SSR center caps require less clearance and fit my car but look much less attractive. I'm using 3mm spacers to fit the metal SSR caps rather than use the plastic version.
Greatbear, I'm wondering if you might have a tight tolerance between the metal cap and the hub, and from thermal expansion they come in contact and the rubber O ring couldn't handle the heat.
Greatbear, I'm wondering if you might have a tight tolerance between the metal cap and the hub, and from thermal expansion they come in contact and the rubber O ring couldn't handle the heat.
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: San Diego, CA
My friend's '97 Prelude had similar 5-spoke wheels and Honda had the decency to make different wheels for each side of the car; no backwards spokes. Why Honda does it, but Porsche doesn't is beyond me.
I don't want to rain on your parade. They are still a cool, original, creative choice. I guess once you do a 5-lug conversion the sky's the limit on wheel options!
I don't want to rain on your parade. They are still a cool, original, creative choice. I guess once you do a 5-lug conversion the sky's the limit on wheel options!
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: usa
My friend's '97 Prelude had similar 5-spoke wheels and Honda had the decency to make different wheels for each side of the car; no backwards spokes. Why Honda does it, but Porsche doesn't is beyond me.
I don't want to rain on your parade. They are still a cool, original, creative choice. I guess once you do a 5-lug conversion the sky's the limit on wheel options!
I don't want to rain on your parade. They are still a cool, original, creative choice. I guess once you do a 5-lug conversion the sky's the limit on wheel options!
In terms of the conversion, you're actually pretty limited in terms of what you want to run b/c you need such a high offset. Most Audi/BMW/Mercedes wheels are out since they only have around a et40. Subtract the 25mm spacer and your down to around 15, which would be tough on a larger diameter wheel (17+). Porsche wheels tend to hover in the 50's and even 60's for some of the older stuff, so you still end up with a moderate safe and viable offset.
3rd Gear
Joined: Jun 2005
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Limited or not, nice choice!
Yeah, your buddy is right, and honestly, i think both directions look good anyways. 
You've got a really nice setup. Your Cooper is clean!
(I think we have very similar taste.)
You've got a really nice setup. Your Cooper is clean!
(I think we have very similar taste.)
Lol no rain here, I knew they'd be like that, and like a buddy of mine said you can't look at both sides of the car at the same time anyways!
In terms of the conversion, you're actually pretty limited in terms of what you want to run b/c you need such a high offset. Most Audi/BMW/Mercedes wheels are out since they only have around a et40. Subtract the 25mm spacer and your down to around 15, which would be tough on a larger diameter wheel (17+). Porsche wheels tend to hover in the 50's and even 60's for some of the older stuff, so you still end up with a moderate safe and viable offset.
In terms of the conversion, you're actually pretty limited in terms of what you want to run b/c you need such a high offset. Most Audi/BMW/Mercedes wheels are out since they only have around a et40. Subtract the 25mm spacer and your down to around 15, which would be tough on a larger diameter wheel (17+). Porsche wheels tend to hover in the 50's and even 60's for some of the older stuff, so you still end up with a moderate safe and viable offset.
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 215
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From: Winston Salem, NC
Here is a picture of the wheels that I recently put on my MINI S.
They are Exel E-22 wheels.
Well, never mind, I can't get the pictures to post.
They are Exel E-22 wheels.
Well, never mind, I can't get the pictures to post.
Last edited by wscruiser; May 23, 2007 at 07:45 PM.
