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Author:  morgan [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Fitting 12 inch wheels
I have just bought a set of 12inch superlites a few weeks ago and I got the tyres fitted on and the back ones fitted but the front did not allow
wheel turn. They where Kumo power stars i think 165 70 r12. The tyre place tried another type 145 70 r 12 but still no full turn. I am now waiting for a set
of Falcan tyres to try that are 165 60 r12. Its a round nose and the hydrolastic suspension has been changed to cone. Is there any way to raise the front with cone suspension or somehow raise it to allow fitment of these tyres. Someone else must of had this problem, any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Author:  cush [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:04 pm ]
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how wide are they?

5, 6 or 7 inches?

i think 12x5 is the widest you can go with out cutting some metal..
Author:  sports850 [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:06 pm ]
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I think from memory 60 series (tyre profile , width versus height) is the tallest you can go with 12" but someone else should be able to confirm it .
Author:  Hanra [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:49 pm ]
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Has your car had a Rover front apron panel fitted to it at any stage? Do you have discs on the front?
Author:  morgan [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:55 pm ]
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They are 12x5 rims, front drum brakes. I don't know
if it has a rover front apron or not.
Author:  Hanra [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:59 pm ]
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Yoko A539's i used to have were 165/60/R12. They fit fine. Now i have Dunlop 165/55/R12. Slightly lower profile. Do you have adjustable castor bars? Has anyone ever frigged with them? How low is it?
Author:  Spaceboy [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:04 pm ]
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most minis are sitting a bit low at the front by now due to saggy cones, with a 165/70R12 i cant see them fitting if your mini is a bit low or giving an accurate result on the speedo either.

see how you go with the falkens, but you might be up for a set of hilos.
Author:  Harley [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fitting 12 inch wheels
morgan wrote:
They where Kumo power stars i think 165 70 r12.


Yep. There's your problem. Kumhos.
:D


Nah, seriously, a 165/70 has a rolling diameter of 536mm.
As a comparison, 165/60s are 502mm, 165/55s are 486 and
175/50r13s are 505mm.

Short version, tyres are too big!

:D
Author:  speedy [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:23 pm ]
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165/70 is a lot of tire to have under the front guard, I'm pretty sure that Mini Mad ran this size on his clubby and it used to rub.
Author:  Morris 1100 [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:26 pm ]
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165/70-12 is what I run on my Morris 1100. I don't have any problems with rubbing. 8) :lol:
Author:  brickworx [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:37 pm ]
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Morris 1100 wrote:
165/70-12 is what I run on my Morris 1100. I don't have any problems with rubbing. 8) :lol:

morris 1100's don't count in that arguement.
ours has low fluid and still struggles to rub on the front
Author:  steve1965 [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:47 pm ]
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I have Dunlop 165/55R12 and they are 6 inch wide with no probs at all.

Steve
Author:  dove grey 64 [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:18 pm ]
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i had the same issues as you mate when i had kuhmo's, they rub on the arches, got some yoko's and didnt happen again.
you can get hi lo's if you need to get some more height too
Author:  andbat [ Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:22 pm ]
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morgan wrote:
They are 12x5 rims, front drum brakes. I don't know
if it has a rover front apron or not.


are the drum brakes "spacered"/"stepped" ones? i thought for wider than stock wheel you needed stepped drums to allow them to trn completely in the gaurd.
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