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patrickleslie
1st April 2014, 02:33 AM
I have a few questions about my set of what may or may not be SSR Reverse Mesh.

15x7+1, 15x7.5-5

http://24.media.tumblr.com/d346298fd2afe5c16e18d10f3c9af80a/tumblr_mual8wSuKk1qalzg3o5_1280.jpg
http://25.media.tumblr.com/9581ec8c570fb18bf919e36988dbd50b/tumblr_mual8wSuKk1qalzg3o4_1280.jpg

All 4 appear to have genuine markings and stickers on the inside. I originally thought they were copies and haggled the previous owner down because of the circle style centre. Turns out that may not be the case. I did some searching and found only one other mention of an SSR circle style centre here: http://www.jdmeuro.com/tag/ssr-wheels/

The picture below shows both circle and star centre styles. Note that the circle centre mesh pattern in this pic is slightly different to what I have and there aren't 4 threaded holes around the centre bore like I have. Perhaps they are hidden by the centre cap?

http://www.jdmeuro.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SSR_Formula_Mesh_JDMEURO_com_02.jpg



I always wondered about the SSR Formula Mesh with the rounded center portion, and it seems it was the design for Speed Star Racing produced for 16″ models; the smaller sizes get the regular Star shaped center sections. Later all SSR Formula Mesh models got the Star shaped centers up to 18inches.

But since I have 15" wheels...is that something to do with 15" discs going onto 16" Formula Mesh barrels? Therefore you could have the same 15" disc on a 15" Reverse Mesh barrel?


What's the deal with the different centre styles? Seems there's a normal star style and then 2 circle styles?

Real or Copy?

Where to find centre caps to suit?


If any one has any answers and/or pics please post them here, thanks!

dove grey 64
1st April 2014, 01:30 PM
Take pics of the genuine markings and stickers you have

patrickleslie
1st April 2014, 02:06 PM
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/6/8/6/8/539487.jpg

Same for both 7.5"
Can't find a picture on my pc of the 7" sticker, I'll have to take a wheel off the car to get a photo

mm.mitch
1st April 2014, 06:54 PM
the circle centre mesh you have are ssr ex-c mesh and came factory with decorative centre trim/caps.

patrickleslie
2nd April 2014, 03:32 AM
Thanks Mitch, nailed it! That's given me much better search results and a better starting point in my hunt for 'centre caps'

Or should that be 'aero covers'? :)


http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/1/1/9/22791.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/1/1/9/22795.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/1/1/9/22796.jpg