I'm going to be mounting 16x7 Rota GT3's (I forget the offset, but I think it is similar to stock MINI X-Lites) on my MCS at the end of the month. Do I need hubcentric rings for my car and where do I get them?

Thanks in advance,
vin
'04 dks/dks MCS

 

what colour GT3s did you get? I'm very interested to see how they look. I've contimplated getting these wheels many many times.

-Steve

 

Same here! I was thinking RED but not sure if they would match up to CR.

 

My wheels are steel gray with the chrome lip to match my dks/dks mcs. It should look pretty good.

But.... does anyone have any advice on this whole hubcentric ring thing?

vin

 

Hey, be sure to post some pics once you get those GT3s installed (I too have a DS/DS MCS and was considering those wheels).

As for hubcentric rings - I think they're needed - check with Rspeed.net to confirm (it's my understanding that the Slipstream may be the only Rota that's actually hubcentric for the MINI).

 

Hey--Thanks for the advice. I also checked on ebay, there's a company selling them for $14. They look the same (at least in pictures.)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=42614

Is there anything specific I should know before I order them?

thanks,
vin

 

Yeah, don't buy those. They are crap plastic. I don't know the center
bore size of the Rota wheels (so you willl need to find that out) but
the MINI hub size is 56mm. So, you will need rings with an inner diameter
of 56.1mm and an outer diameter of ???. Once you figure that out, get
some metal hubcentric rings. The wheel will tend to not center correctly
if you use the plastic rings and you will get a vibration like a wheel is out
of balance. Been there, done that.

You can get metal hubcentric rings from Discount Tire Direct:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/home.do

 

After reading some of the posts here, I ordered a set of nylon rings from Rspeed online yesterday. This morning someone from Rspeed called me to confirm what model my Rota wheels are. We spoke at length about the type of ring I need and the best method of installation. Great customer service!

Oh yeah, the total cost with shipping was $25.80. A little pricey, but worth it I think.

I'll post some pics at the end of the month when I get the wheels installed!

vin

 

any pics yet?

 

yeah. Go to the "SHOW ME YOUR WHEELS" thread on the tires, wheels & Brakes Forum. My post should be on the last page.

I got my rings from R-Speed. Very friendly and knowledgeable folks.

vin.