Most liked posts in thread: Wheel Lugs Changed In 2006...Seller Didn't Tell Me Until After Sale

  1. Nathan

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    #2 Nathan, Oct 1, 2012
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance.

    Unless one was really keeping up with MINI stuff the lug size change would not really be noticed at all. You do have options. A machine shop can enlarge the holes, it's not much, just 2 mm. Alternatively, you can get studs that adapt the 14mm bolt to a 12mm bolt. They are safe, I've been running a set since 2007 on my late 2006 MINI. Lots of track days, lots of wheel swaps with no problems.
     
  2. Mr. Jim

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    #3 Mr. Jim, Oct 1, 2012
    Welcome to M/A!

    What Nathan said about the stud conversion.
     
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    #4 Crashton, Oct 1, 2012
    Have you tried a test fit? If so having a machine shop open the holes will save you a headache. Going studly would also work.

    Welcome to M/A Austin. :Thumbsup:
     
  4. Jason Montague

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    #5 Jason Montague, Oct 1, 2012
    :cornut: Welcome to MA. Sorry about the problem but check out some of the above advice. :Thumbsup:

    Jason