Tires, Wheels, & Brakes Discussion about wheels, tires, and brakes for the new MINI.

Motegi Ro_Ja Lt 17'' fit issue

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-26-2005, 07:39 AM
Miniwildcat's Avatar
Miniwildcat
Miniwildcat is offline
3rd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Motegi Ro_Ja Lt 17'' fit issue

I just bought a set of Motegi Ro_Ja's and the center ring is too big (62 mm I believe). I was wondering if anyone else has these wheels or a similar problem and how they got a set of center rings for them (Aparently Motegi doesn't make any). I know I saw a set or 2 at AMVIV II. Also need center caps as well since Motegi doesn't make those either.
 
  #2  
Old 04-26-2005, 07:48 AM
maxmini's Avatar
maxmini
maxmini is offline
6th Gear
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: L.A ca
Posts: 3,446
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
I have been helping Ro-Ja sell those wheels as they are now a close out for them. The local tire store has a ring that fits perfectly and the numbers on the side of the ring are 56.15mm / 73 mm. Call around and see if anyone stocks those. If you can't find them PM me. Which color did you get BTW? Silver and white are the only ones left.

Randy
M7 Tuning
 
  #3  
Old 04-26-2005, 09:26 AM
Miniwildcat's Avatar
Miniwildcat
Miniwildcat is offline
3rd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I got white ones from you actually . Any idea about possible center caps?
 
  #4  
Old 04-26-2005, 02:52 PM
Passat774's Avatar
Passat774
Passat774 is offline
5th Gear
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Posts: 1,010
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I worked for American Racing who makes Motegi and Roja. We tried every possible cap both old and new we could never find one that would work
 
  #5  
Old 04-26-2005, 03:05 PM
intofx's Avatar
intofx
intofx is offline
3rd Gear
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: California
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Passat774
I worked for American Racing who makes Motegi and Roja. We tried every possible cap both old and new we could never find one that would work

Which RoJa's? Mine came with center caps (formula 5). Also, I had to use hubcentric rings to reduce a bit of wobble @ 50mph or so. I got them through a local dealer who got them from Roja.

***Sorry I just re read your post and you said which wheels... Good luck in your search...

Matt
 
  #6  
Old 04-26-2005, 05:05 PM
Passat774's Avatar
Passat774
Passat774 is offline
5th Gear
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Posts: 1,010
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yeap, just the LT5 comes with no cap All others did. LT5 is a race inspired wheel thus no need for a cap since it's a lightweight wheel
 
  #7  
Old 04-26-2005, 07:21 PM
MINIGURU@WAY MOTOR WORKS's Avatar
MINIGURU@WAY MOTOR WORKS
MINIGURU@WAY MOTOR WORKS is offline
Vendor
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Atlanta/Indianapolis
Posts: 1,152
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Any idea if there's some random center cap that would fit?
 
  #8  
Old 04-26-2005, 11:51 PM
maxmini's Avatar
maxmini
maxmini is offline
6th Gear
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: L.A ca
Posts: 3,446
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
I asked Ro-Ja about center caps and were told ther ewere none available due to the afor mentioned fact about them being a " race inspired " wheel. I would haveto think that with the thousands of wheels out there something has to fit. If anyone finds it please post ASAP .
Thanks,
Randy
M7 Tuning
 
  #9  
Old 04-27-2005, 08:17 AM
Rick-Anderson's Avatar
Rick-Anderson
Rick-Anderson is offline
6th Gear
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Napa, CA
Posts: 2,748
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I couldn't find any centercaps that worked. What I did do was take off the wheels and paint the center of the disc - including the hub - semi-flat black with some Krylon. I also went to Home Depot and bought some 5/8" black plastic plugs to fill the 16 holes that were not being used. I think it improved the look 100%.

 
  #10  
Old 04-27-2005, 05:10 PM
Passat774's Avatar
Passat774
Passat774 is offline
5th Gear
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Posts: 1,010
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yeah nice work Rick, at American Racing we tried lots and I mean lots of caps. There is just no lip for the cap to hold too. Maybe some off road push thru style caps
 
  #11  
Old 04-27-2005, 05:55 PM
VoiD's Avatar
VoiD
VoiD is offline
6th Gear
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 1,160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
they looks quite similar to the corvette Z06 wheels..

maybe their caps work?
 
  #12  
Old 04-27-2005, 06:01 PM
cooldaddy's Avatar
cooldaddy
cooldaddy is offline
5th Gear
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: same as yesterday
Posts: 660
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
my Bronze Ro_Ja LT5's are sitting in the garage, can't wait to see them on my car, probably next week...
 
  #13  
Old 09-01-2006, 09:51 AM
-Q-'s Avatar
-Q-
-Q- is offline
Neutral
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Raising the dead thread I know... Anyone ever figure a way to get any cap on these wheels? DIY or otherwise?
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
W0TM8
General MINI Talk
23
12-19-2019 07:50 AM
Mikli
R55 :: Clubman Talk (2008+)
13
06-26-2019 05:58 AM
ECSTuning
Vendor Announcements
0
08-12-2015 01:24 PM
jrezzo
MINIs & Minis for Sale
0
08-09-2015 10:32 PM
ECSTuning
Vendor Announcements
0
08-07-2015 08:02 AM



Quick Reply: Motegi Ro_Ja Lt 17'' fit issue



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:56 PM.