SSR Competitions

[B3ND3R]

I found a great price on a nearly-new set in 15" x 7".

Questions:

These wheels are et38 or so, right?
Does anyone know the centerbore? I actually had a set of these at on another car, and I seem to remember they had centering rings... is that right?
If they are et38 or so, does that offset fit/look goofy on a lowered car without spacers?
Does anyone have pics of any 15" wheels in that offset on a lowered e30 for comparison?
Better still, does anyone have pics of 15" SRR Comps on an e30? :)

Much thanks!

[rwh11385]

It depends what the wheels are made for. Et38 is the offset for a Mini, and maybe Miata as well in that size. http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ead.php?t=2053

Hub centerbore would therefore be smaller than an E30's.

What car are they made for? I thought someone around here had SSR comps on an E30, or at least wanting to earlier (not talking about Russel's reps either). Probably thinking of DanGillan wanting to run a set.

either way, if they are a deal and for a Cooper, let me know. You should pass the word onto my friend with one and go for something that actually fits your car.

[B3ND3R]

They are for Miata.

But the set I had for my Miata had centering rings and weren't hub-specific, so I am thinkin' that they would fit w/ different rings + spacers?

Really don't want a 16" wheel due to limited tire selection, so I would like to stay with a 15" wheel.

[rwh11385]

Call tirerack and see if they would know, and if you can order E30-size (57.1 mm) centering rings.

I know M3ntal-Kev did that with his BBS wheels. They use a centering ring and he took the wheels off of a Mini and put them on his 318is.

[B3ND3R]

I'll have to do that. Seems to my fuzzy memory that the centering rings were removable, which bodes well. :)

[B3ND3R]

Hello Dwight, This is what my wheel guys have given us. If I can help
let me know.

I'm not showing any 15X7 Miata Comps so I'm not sure which wheel he is
looking at. If it's a standard 72.2mm ring system he can step it up
using:

AL571 MM 72.2-57.1 CENTER RING

If the wheel is a 15X7 ET 37 he should be in the ball park on the
offset.

I know I bought my 15 x 7 SSR Comps form tirerack, although they don't carry that size.

Sounds like I just need to find out if it's a "standard" ring system.

[rwh11385]

Ask if they carry a 15x7 SSR Comp for a Mini Cooper. Even if it's on a Miata, they should be very similar (forunate for my friend wanting some cheap Auto-X wheels!)

Check with the buyer and hopefully the centering ring should be standard SSR issue, (I would think so), and then you can be in business.

[B3ND3R]

Ok, here's the details on the SSRs:

Model: SSR Type-C
Size: 15x7.0
Bolt pattern: 4x100
Offset: +42
Hub diameter: 72.2mm
Using Mille Miglia machined hubcentric rings to bring the hubs to 54.1mm

So, that sounds like standard SSR issue. Which means it will fit so long as I replace the rings w/ 57.1mm rings.

And then... what... about a 15mm spacer kit?
Or should I go for 20mm?

[rwh11385]

ET27 is what Koseis are. ET22 would be closer to the fender, but may fit 225s. Or need to roll them a little.

I'd say 15mm.

[B3ND3R]

I have 225/50/15 tires that are brand new on those Compomotives.

And they rub slightly at et25 on my e30. A fender roller would take care of it, because it ain't rubbin' bad.

[Mystikal]

Get 20mm. Some wider rubber doesn't like ET27, may as well leave your options open.

[B3ND3R]

I'm gonna take a "pass" on the wheels. I thought they were athracite, but they are silver.

If anybody is interested, I can give you the details for the seller.

[e30sd]

16's are better anywhoo.

[Van Westervelt]

16's are better... I have SSR 16 x 7.5 on mine, which is now dropped. I would like a set of the 15's though too.

[rwh11385]

How much was being asked?