SLR Wheels are not MB Wheels/Engineering or Image Wheels

[2001SLR]

I have been trying to source the keys for the center caps for my SLR wheels. I wanted to try and go the proper route just in case the keys could be sourced. Now I will be making my own key as suggested. The reason for this post is to clear up some contradicting information about the manufacturer of the SLR wheels. I have read a couple places that the SLR wheels are MB Wheels, and that is incorrect. They also are not Image Wheels LTD. Please see the attached screenshots from both of these wheel manufacturers that I received today.

 

 

 

 

Edited August 18, 2022 by 2001SLR
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[MV8]

Looks like some tube and four half-rounds would do it. Insert, tape or tack together, remove and braze or weld to the tube an inch from the end, then cross drill the the other end for a T-handle.

 

Probably need to make the half rounds by grinding rods. Looks like they may be 1/4 inch rods?

 

You could also make a paper transfer, cut it out then trace over the end of a rod big enough to cover the entire relief (1/2-5/8"?) then grind and bore as needed to fit.

[Vovchandr]

To confirm your findings a lot of community refers to them as KN wheels. Little or no information of support is available 

 

To the best of my knowledge the 15in wheels that use a similar looking center cap actually have a different cap size, but I'm unable to confirm from anybody first hand 

 

Edited August 22, 2022 by Vovchandr

[MV8]

Take a pipe inspecting camera (plugs into usb and has a light built in) on a rear wheel to inspect the inboard side of the spokes for markings. Should have the size, offset, country of origin, and mfg.

[2001SLR]

Great idea, I’ll try that out tomorrow!