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ocallen
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Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:00 pm

Does anybody know if the 4 stud wheels from the new MINI fit a e30?
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Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:03 pm

if you can find the sizes then check them againist the e30 size then see.
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Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:05 pm

The stud pattern is the same, but the offset means that they won't fit the E30 without spacers... and even then, they might not fit correctly. If you've got one to hand, try it and see.
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Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:45 am

The center bores are different the mini is 1mm smaller than the e30 you would have to have it bored out 1mm i have seen it done.
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