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12" or 10"
Keeps the 12s 17%  17%  [ 13 ]
Swap 'em for a set of 10s 83%  83%  [ 64 ]
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Cooper_Matrikon
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Still yet to see the car, but I'm in two minds about the current 12" wheels on it versus finding a nice set of 10" Miniators.

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We'll see how the poll results come in , but I might be open to selling these wheels and buying/swapping for a set of 10" Miniators if someone else if feeling the need for a change.

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One thing you have to consider is the front brakes.
Have you got disc brake front end?
If yes, the size of the disc will determine if you can fit 10" wheels.
I prefer mine with 10" wheels.

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cd wrote:
One thing you have to consider is the front brakes.
Have you got disc brake front end?
If yes, the size of the disc will determine if you can fit 10" wheels.
I prefer mine with 10" wheels.


Yep, running disc brake front end. I do prefer the lower, hornier look of 10s though.

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10" for sure! 8)

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What sort of disc brakes you got?

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It's got 7.5 S discs, so FFS put some 10s back on it!!
The old Jellybeans we had on it looked better than those Chinese things.. :evil:
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ps I'd grab some decent 10" rubber whilst you still can. I like A008s for road use, they hang on pretty well and last lots longer than A032Rs or Formula Rs.

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Benyni
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I run 13's for range and club drives, and shows but 10's for everyday driving. Mmmmmmm the smoothness of a 10" wheel. It's like riding on AIR and not a train!
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for the best range of 10's you can't beat Turtle Trading in Japan. wheel porn.

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10's for sure (and i've got 12's!, just wish i could find someone to swap a set of brakes with....)
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It would look excellent with a set of Dunlop or Tasman alloys.

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Timbo wrote:
It would look excellent with a set of Dunlop or Tasman alloys.

Tim

Or even Contessas! :P
I'm biased... :wink:

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I've got nothing against contessas, but they aren't the most uncommon wheel you come across. :lol:

To be honest, if it was mine I'd be going for original 4.5" steel wheels.


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stick a set of 10x7inch golf cart wheel on it!!! :twisted:
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Timbo wrote:
I've got nothing against contessas, but they aren't the most uncommon wheel you come across. :lol:

To be honest, if it was mine I'd be going for original 4.5" steel wheels.


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That can be arranged if he wants... :wink:

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