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!
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!