I don't like the OEM center caps for the R84 rims:



So I normally run my w/o



But that leaves a big hole in the middle that isn't too attractive either. Is there an alternative oem center cap like the Slites:



that will work? How about aftermarket?

Thanks a lot.

 

I used to go without the caps too. I replaced the lugs with some chrome tuner lugs, dressed it up a little and it looked better. You can buy or have stickers made to cover the MINI logo on the oem caps, but I don't think that you can find aftermarket caps to cover the hole thing. I agree, they are a bit cheesy.

 

I can try and test today at lunch, and will stop buy at local rim shop that has a bucket of old center caps..

I am bound to found something that would look nicer too !!

 

Very kewl, let me know if you find any that fit. Aesthetic Creations sells center cap stickers:



If we can find a set of caps that fit, these will make them look eom!

 

Here's a link to Bavarian Autosport (no personal affiliation) that has the OEM center cap emblem. Now to find something to stick it to....

 

I have found something, I will keep you posted if I am able to find 4 !

BTW, who even makes the R84 BBS or Ronal or ??

I have been unable to find a casting mark to determine who
makes them..

 

This is another great site for some stickers http://www.grafxwerks.com/products/shop.php?part=MINI1

 

No stickers will be needed for the caps I found

 

Kewl! Will you be able to share or is this a one time shot?

I know other people call the R84 the "monza" but I do not know why. I did a search on google and couldn't find any wheels by that name or manufacturer that looked like the R84.

Keep us posted.

 

This will be a shared cap knowledge as all Mini Cooper information should be !!

I will also try and take some pictures..

 

Excellent! Do you have a source for more caps?

 

Any updates on this, passat774?

mb

 

A BBS cap works..

Pictures and part numbers too follow !!

 

BBS part number is 09.24.281

Pictures tonight, I hope

 

Excellent info! Thanks a lot. Would you happen to have a source?

 

Has anyone tried MINI's own hubcaps? Item #4 in this diagram:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...08&hg=36&fg=15
It just might work! Somebody who has both S-Lites and X-Lites should give it a try.

 

Here is a picture !! oem may work too... I just like BBS

 

Niiiice, much better than the stock cover. Not totally sure about the BBS, but having the cap is a big plus. I don't really mind the black lugs so I'll probably keep those.

Thanks for the info.

 

$13 ea, call me if you need them, but here is the comment from my BBS rep
"If the MINI guy has the OE wheel that MINI calls the R90 that cap isn’t going to work. The OE wheel has really long tabs on the backside and we don’t have anything like that. I’ve tried and we have nothing that works in that wheel that I am aware of."

Alex

 

Alex, thanks !!

Great price too for a BBS part !