Question about SSR wheel caps.

[Willywongka]

I was wondering if star shark / long champ wheel caps are interchangable for the 4 x 114.3 and 4 x 100 wheels.

Also would anybody happen to know the measurements for the wheel caps for the 4 x 100?

[Phatmiata]

most I can find is 72mm caps, I have 2 brand in box sets, one chrome set, one black set, (need a set?) but my center cap hole looks to be 60mm so I have some custom ones I found that I will see if I can make them "look" like the legit ones, just would have to see about a good paint and decal that wont fade.

[druz]

I'll measure mine when I get a chance. Although they made a bunch of hub sizes for the mesh and similar it seems only 1 or 2 for the older style wheels.

[bogaut]

you score those sharks on yahoo?

[Willywongka]

most I can find is 72mm caps, I have 2 brand in box sets, one chrome set, one black set, (need a set?) but my center cap hole looks to be 60mm so I have some custom ones I found that I will see if I can make them "look" like the legit ones, just would have to see about a good paint and decal that wont fade.

I am in the market for a set of black (cone shaped) ones. Unfortunately I don't know the measurements of the centers.


you score those sharks on yahoo?
Quite possibly =).


I'll measure mine when I get a chance. Although they made a bunch of hub sizes for the mesh and similar it seems only 1 or 2 for the older style wheels.
Thanks I would appreciate it!

Also, what lug nuts are you guys using? I was gonna run my watanabe lugs but I kind of wanted to run some SSR branded ones, just not sure if they made any 'security' locks or not.

[Phatmiata]

Using gorilla slim locking lugs. I don't think SSR makes locks.

[fwdtamiya]

My 4x100 shark caps seem to measure exactly 2.5 inches. (63.5mm). I really need a micrometer. Editors note: There's at least 1/8" free play in the metal tip of my measuring tape. I try to get it as close to what I think is correct as possible, so +/-3mm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/fwdtamiya/91%20BRG/20150831_233529_zpscgjlrre9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/fwdtamiya/91%20BRG/20150831_233629_zpsy8blm03g.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/fwdtamiya/91%20BRG/20150831_233721_zpswrrkknij.jpg

[druz]

My caps are 64mm, which IIRC is a common hub size. Most of the 114.3 wheels I see have a 72mm hub but I can't say for sure that the caps are also 72mm because it looks like the center bore has 2 parts so they could be different sizes, outer part for the cap and inner for the hub. Unfortunately that means I didn't answer your original question.

[Willywongka]

Thank you guys for taking the time to measure the caps! It seems like they are the same size as the Watanabe caps for the Miata. I pretty much know what to look for now.

[fwdtamiya]

most I can find is 72mm caps, I have 2 brand in box sets, one chrome set, one black set, (need a set?) but my center cap hole looks to be 60mm so I have some custom ones I found that I will see if I can make them "look" like the legit ones, just would have to see about a good paint and decal that wont fade.
BTW, there were more than a few wheels that used that design, if you're getting repo stickers.
http://www.imadeskidmarks.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_2_67&products_id=580

http://www.imadeskidmarks.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_2_67&products_id=608

http://www.imadeskidmarks.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_2_67&products_id=180

I believe that website is run by Ralph "Opossum Jenkins," who was the resident SSR expert of Honda-Tech, extremely helpful guy, I recommend you and Willis shoot them an email if you don't mind paying a bit more than YJA prices. He may have stuff not listed.

His FB has a 20% off coupon code too
https://www.facebook.com/skidmarkswheelandtire?fref=nf

[fwdtamiya]

Quality replacement stickers (and lips). Though, not quite stickers, because you'll have to use glue.

http://pine-engineering.co.nz/collections/frontpage/products/centrecap-alloy-labels

[Willywongka]

I'll be ordering a set of emblems from them soon. I got a set XR (longchamps) (63-64mm) center caps and I was pleasantly surprised that they were made out of some sort of metal, this whole time I thought they were like the Watanabe plastic caps. Very nice quality.

I'm hoping that they fit the wheels. I'm gonna feel bad to take off the Longchamp stickers if they fit =/.

[Phatmiata]

I now have 3 sets of brand new SSR center caps, and none of them fit. :fp:

I'm selling them for what I paid for them in Japan. Not including shipping an broker fees. :(

[Willywongka]

damn, I hope they fit! Were the fitment all just slightly off for you?

[Phatmiata]

damn, I hope they fit! Were the fitment all just slightly off for you?

I have a set of black they are 73mm.
I have a set of chrome that are 73mm
I have a set of black that are 64mm

My centers are 60mm

[Willywongka]

Sorry to bring this thread back to life. I bought some SSR center caps and I am going to replace the emblems with replacement emblems from Pine Engineering that are made of aluminum.

What type of adhesive would you recommend I use that is strong and will not damage the center caps?

Thanks!

[Joelioooo]

I'm sure I've seen Pine recommend a particular adhesive on one of their FB posts, I'm guessing you've asked them already though?

[Phatmiata]

https://conspecmaterials.com/shop/sealants/polyether-sealants/chemlink-m-1-structural-sealant/

Chemlink m1 sealant. It bonds to metal and plastic. We sell it to the local wheel repair shop for their 3-piece wheels. Sets fast, and cleans up easy with a rag and rubbing alcohol. There is zero solvent so it won't attack the plastic or metal.

[Willywongka]

I'm sure I've seen Pine recommend a particular adhesive on one of their FB posts, I'm guessing you've asked them already though?

I have asked them Joel, and they have recommended a 3m fabric adhesive which they began to attach to their emblems not long after I purchased my set of course =).


https://conspecmaterials.com/shop/sealants/polyether-sealants/chemlink-m-1-structural-sealant/

Chemlink m1 sealant. It bonds to metal and plastic. We sell it to the local wheel repair shop for their 3-piece wheels. Sets fast, and cleans up easy with a rag and rubbing alcohol. There is zero solvent so it won't attack the plastic or metal.

Thanks for the suggestion, would you happen to sell this stuff in a smaller tube? I would hate to purchase all that just for a small project.