On the verge of ordering new Rota RB's but...
#1
On the verge of ordering new Rota RB's but...
I can never connect with a live person at the Racinglab in seeking answers to my questions, so I'll try here. I want to put the gunmetal Rota RB's on my 06 (late production) Mini S. Questions: 1) Has anybody done this and if so will they fit with stock brakes. 2) What size hub rings work? 3) Will my lug bolts work with their wheels.
These should be simple questions, but I can never get a live body on the phone!
Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you, Gene
These should be simple questions, but I can never get a live body on the phone!
Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you, Gene
#5
Got mine from 18racing today.
Check out their ebay listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16-RO...QQcmdZViewItem
Check out their ebay listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16-RO...QQcmdZViewItem
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#9
A few answers, I think.
Spoke with Jessica, Rota and the Racinglab. All agreed that they would fit without need for hubcentric rings. They are all a +40 offset, and stock brake clearance is no issue. On the lug bolt question I got two different answers. Jessica said if mine don't fit (I have a late build date in 06) they have ones that will. Rota and the Racinglab said there should be no issue. I have the 12's on mine which seems odd for a late build date, but so be it.
I plan on ordering the RB's in Royal Gunmetal and will work out the bolt issue once I get them.
Gene
I plan on ordering the RB's in Royal Gunmetal and will work out the bolt issue once I get them.
Gene
#11
Done deal
I ordered my gunmetal wheels yesterday, along with some lugs which Jessica said I could return if needed. I have a late build date 06' but with the 12X1.5 bolts. She, Jessica, wasn't quite sure if what came stock would fit so to be safe I just ordered new ones and I'll see. If the folks that got their wheels on this post have fitted them on I would love to know how the lugs fit.
I plan on putting the PNero-Zeros on in 205-50-16's. It should be fun.
Gene
I plan on putting the PNero-Zeros on in 205-50-16's. It should be fun.
Gene
#12
I've got the PZero Nero's on my 18's but went with Nitto Neo Gens for my 16's. I have them in a 205/50/16 and just LOVE these tires. Some friends of mine have them on there Mini's and just raved about them so I gave them a try. Man am I glad I did. You can read up on them a Discount tire direct. They were $76.00 each. $366.00 "to my door" (no shipping or sales tax). Read the reviews for the tire. The reviews were spot on for me.
I ordered my gunmetal wheels yesterday, along with some lugs which Jessica said I could return if needed. I have a late build date 06' but with the 12X1.5 bolts. She, Jessica, wasn't quite sure if what came stock would fit so to be safe I just ordered new ones and I'll see. If the folks that got their wheels on this post have fitted them on I would love to know how the lugs fit.
I plan on putting the PNero-Zeros on in 205-50-16's. It should be fun.
Gene
I plan on putting the PNero-Zeros on in 205-50-16's. It should be fun.
Gene
#13
yes, newer lug bolts will fit
I bought my subzero's through Jessica at 18racing and even visited the Rota distributorship here in the bay area to see for myself. The RBs have the same hole sizes as the Subzeros. Newer 14 x 1.25 lugs will fit in these holes, no problem. They seat perfectly.
I too am anxiously awaiting the RBs in 17's. Can't wait till they come in!
I too am anxiously awaiting the RBs in 17's. Can't wait till they come in!
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#17
Yea, the 15x8 et35 RBs are at the top of my list right now. . . But too many choices for tire size. . . 195/55 or 195/50 I think. . . :impatient
Also, I may special order in White/polished. . . or Gold/polished. . . or. .
Best looking MINI style wheel, IMO. Classic styling, updated sizes and offsets. Just wish there was a 16x8 size though. . .
Lets see some pics! 3/4 view with size and offset, tire size, color (indoors and sun, please) etc. Anyone else find it tough to get any info and pics on these wheels?
Also, I may special order in White/polished. . . or Gold/polished. . . or. .
Best looking MINI style wheel, IMO. Classic styling, updated sizes and offsets. Just wish there was a 16x8 size though. . .
Lets see some pics! 3/4 view with size and offset, tire size, color (indoors and sun, please) etc. Anyone else find it tough to get any info and pics on these wheels?
#18
If others don't beat me to posting pics...
I was chatting with Mr. Moe (forum member) yesterday. I told him, 18racing will try to fit 16s on my car (for photo sample), although I plan to get 17s on mine. Anyway, waiting to hear back from 18racing this week to do test fitment.
Stay tuned..
I was chatting with Mr. Moe (forum member) yesterday. I told him, 18racing will try to fit 16s on my car (for photo sample), although I plan to get 17s on mine. Anyway, waiting to hear back from 18racing this week to do test fitment.
Stay tuned..
#20
At this time, they only have 16s available - ready for shipping!
17s are NOT available yet - at least not for another 3mos. She will check if 17x8.5 will fit the MINI as well. This will be nice option for those who like the staggered setup, like myself.
#23
Here's a pic..
Read the thread I have going about a problem I am having with one of the wheels, but he is a picture of one I have mounted. Oops, can't mounted photo in this thread because it is in another, but check out photo in thread "Rota RB's 3 out of 4 ain't bad"
Gene
Gene
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