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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 11:58 AM
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Anyone know what the center bore size is for 17x7.5 SSR comps?

Does it require centering rings?

Thanks

Bora

 
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 02:54 PM
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Its bored fixed to 72.2 mm, and does require a ring

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>>Anyone know what the center bore size is for 17x7.5 SSR comps?
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>>Does it require centering rings?
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>>Thanks
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>>Bora
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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Wow, that is a wide center bore.

Is there a lightweight (< 18 lbs) wheel that does not require a centering ring?

How do you keep the centering rings from getting stuck to the hub?
Are the centering rings metal or nylon?

Thanks


>>Its bored fixed to 72.2 mm, and does require a ring
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>>Alex
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>>>>Anyone know what the center bore size is for 17x7.5 SSR comps?
>>>>
>>>>Does it require centering rings?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks
>>>>
>>>>Bora
>>>>
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 09:19 AM
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>>Wow, that is a wide center bore.
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>>Is there a lightweight (< 18 lbs) wheel that does not require a centering ring?
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>>How do you keep the centering rings from getting stuck to the hub?
>>Are the centering rings metal or nylon?
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>>Thanks

Its called unversal bore, designed to accept the rings. 95% of what I sell is bored identically.

I do not have a fixed fore for Mini, as its bolt pattern and offset are shared with many other applications. (Honda Civic - Mazda Miata ect)

I use a very light anti sieze coating on the hub around the stub axel.

The rings we include with Competition wheels are aluminum.

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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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i have hard plastic nylon rings right now and no problems.

i prefer the plastic ones because of the seizing you mentioned, but i also would use the metal ones if properly prepped.

there are not many wheels with a native bore to fit the MINI, so just go for the centering rings, nearly all aftermarket wheels use them.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 07:39 AM
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I have a set of BBS RKs on my Miata that have an aluminum centering ring that snaps in place. Once snapped in place it doesn't come out or stick. You can un snap it if needed.

I can't wait to get my MINI the guy at Discount Tire told me the wheels will transfer right over to my Miata. I think I need to purchase a different ring and lug bolts though. The Miata hub diameter is 54.1mm and the MINI hub diameter is 56.1 mm. Can someone verify this?

By the way these are 16' RKs. For some reason the Tire Rack doesn't offer these for the MINI. Not sure why. Does anyone know?

I guess I should post this as a new post...
 
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 10:50 AM
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>>By the way these are 16' RKs. For some reason the Tire Rack doesn't offer these for the MINI. Not sure why. Does anyone know?
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>>I guess I should post this as a new post...

Unfortunatley - I don't sell the 16 inch RK as its VERY agressive for the Mini, and will require MAJOR fender trimming- You can seach the forum, I have mensioned details on this fitment before. ( not to mension that the Miata fitment RK is discontinued)

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