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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 11:29 AM
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I am very interested in getting a set of miro 111 on my car, but was curious as to anyone who has experience with bmw wheels on our cars. i realized the stud spacing is off by .65mm, but I do not believe that is an issue. I have read that the hub bore is different, and was wondering if that would be an issue. I do not want to mount these wheels if they will be a safety issue.

Any one has experience with this, please speak up, id like to hear. If need be, my back up plan will be getting a set of OEwheels.
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 12:40 PM
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Search, tons of info on this
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You will be safe with 111 wheels. You need a hub center ring. Hubs on our car measure 70.3mm and center bore on Miro measures 72.6mm.
This is what you need.

Amazon.com: 4 pieces - Hubcentric Rings - 72.6mm OD to 70.3mm ID - Black Poly Carbon Hubrings: Automotive Amazon.com: 4 pieces - Hubcentric Rings - 72.6mm OD to 70.3mm ID - Black Poly Carbon Hubrings: Automotive







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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 01:15 PM
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That car is the reason i am buying those wheels.. I was just able to find the diameter for the hubcentric rings, would I not want aluminum rings?

Im about to place an order on these after those pictures.
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Vikingramair, always enjoy seeing your car.

Here's a couple more shots with Miro 111 wheels.





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Qcon, this goes both ways! You inspired me with the look of your car.
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Old Feb 19, 2015 | 08:08 PM
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That car is why I bought Miros. I ended up with the 112's. They are a few pounds lighter a price, look very similar, and where in stock for a good deal. these wheels should clear brembos, so Id like to get them.
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Originally Posted by pferris
That car is why I bought Miros. I ended up with the 112's. They are a few pounds lighter a price, look very similar, and where in stock for a good deal. these wheels should clear brembos, so Id like to get them.
112 is as good as 111 , both are very good looking wheels!

Don't forget the pics.

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I bought VMR V710s because they didn't have 111s in 18x9.5.
But I'm moving to 19's and I might be switching to the 111s.
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If you're interested, I'm thinking about selling my 18x9.5 (4) VMR V710s with tires.
I just want to move to 19's haha.
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Originally Posted by pferris
That car is the reason i am buying those wheels.. I was just able to find the diameter for the hubcentric rings, would I not want aluminum rings?

Im about to place an order on these after those pictures.
There MIGHT be the possibility of corrosion caused by dissimilar metals being in contact.....aluminum wheel, steel hub, aluminum hub centric ring, but a coating of anti-seize should minimize the risk.
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 08:12 PM
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There MIGHT be the possibility of corrosion caused by dissimilar metals being in contact.....aluminum wheel, steel hub, aluminum hub centric ring, but a coating of anti-seize should minimize the risk.
I bought aluminum rings, Plastic rings have had problems with heat, and I do plan on tracking my car (drag/autox/and hopefully a track day).

I bought the miro 112 already, they should be delivered tomorrow. I'm excited, and am thinking i will wrap them with 275/38 18 pilot super sports. They are not much more expensive than any other tire, and I hear nothing but great things.
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