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danny_

Post subject: Looking for new 10" wheels

Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:31 pm

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Hi guys.

I attempted to paint my contessa wheels but failed so i have given up and decided to buy some proper wheels and keep the contessa's for track day bashing.

I have been reading that not all the 10" wheels will fit mini's with what i assume are cooper S arches and 4 pot alloy calipers.

What offsets do i have to look at? I just want everything to look right and since i am buying from the uk it would be a real pain to return something if i purchased it.

I have been looking at some simple minilites or of a similar design.
Do i go for 5x10" 6x10" wheels or 4.5x10" wheels?

http://www.minispares-online.co.uk/?cat ... od_id=1317

I have purchased 13x7" wheels off this mob before and i have been quite happy.

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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:45 pm

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I'd go Minator 10x5 or 10x6... :wink:

Here's a pic- can get in UK too.
http://minisport.com.au/prod60.htm

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ALPINE MOKE

Post subject: WHEELS FROM THE UK

Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:46 pm

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Have a look at MIDLAND WHEELS web site

I just purchased 4 only 12" x 5" rosepetals & tyres from them
took 7 days for delivery

Total cost $941 AUD including freight

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danny_

Post subject: Re: WHEELS FROM THE UK

Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:57 pm

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ALPINE MOKE wrote:

Have a look at MIDLAND WHEELS web site

I just purchased 4 only 12" x 5" rosepetals & tyres from them
took 7 days for delivery

Total cost $941 AUD including freight

I would love rose petals on my mini but they don't look right on flares, I think they look better with no flares.

@drmini
They look nice! i think they would be a little bit cheaper from the uk,
If i go wider will i lose the mini style handling?
I remember going from 12x5.5 to 13x7 it was really really sluggish.

Do you know the width of the contessa's by any chance? I am having problems finding the offset / specs of the wheel.

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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:06 pm

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My mate has rose petals, definately a no flair option.

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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:50 pm

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It became sluggish because you upped the diameter not the width. Stay on 10". 13" is for Moke owners and goobers with wheel fetishes.

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danny_

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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:02 pm

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thomas_hb wrote:

It became sluggish because you upped the diameter not the width. Stay on 10". 13" is for Moke owners and goobers with wheel fetishes.

but does it matter how wide i go?
the 13's looked nice but it was a crap ride! even for a rover.

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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:32 pm

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How about these beauties..
http://www.miniownersclub.com.au/index. ... &Itemid=28

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danny_

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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:33 pm

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Convertible Mini wrote:

How about these beauties..
http://www.miniownersclub.com.au/index. ... &Itemid=28

that is a good price! but not my style of wheel :/

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CARTER_GT

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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:44 pm

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danny_ wrote:

thomas_hb wrote:

It became sluggish because you upped the diameter not the width. Stay on 10". 13" is for Moke owners and goobers with wheel fetishes.

but does it matter how wide i go?
the 13's looked nice but it was a poo poo ride! even for a rover.

Yes it does... The wider the wheel generally speaking the worser they will handle.

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danny_

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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:45 pm

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CARTER_GT wrote:

danny_ wrote:

thomas_hb wrote:

It became sluggish because you upped the diameter not the width. Stay on 10". 13" is for Moke owners and goobers with wheel fetishes.

but does it matter how wide i go?
the 13's looked nice but it was a poo poo ride! even for a rover.

Yes it does... The wider the wheel generally speaking the worser they will handle.

Ok i will order some 10x5 wheels.
Thanks.

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69k1100

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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:48 pm

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The first thing you notice is more bump steer. The swift gti I have is a bitch on 6in wheels , follows the troughs the buses put in our crap Adelaide roads.

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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:48 pm

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danny_ wrote:

CARTER_GT wrote:

danny_ wrote:

thomas_hb wrote:

It became sluggish because you upped the diameter not the width. Stay on 10". 13" is for Moke owners and goobers with wheel fetishes.

but does it matter how wide i go?
the 13's looked nice but it was a poo poo ride! even for a rover.

Yes it does... The wider the wheel generally speaking the worser they will handle.

Ok i will order some 10x5 wheels.
Thanks.

And 10x6 miniators will extend out past standard cooper S flares

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PDJ

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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:51 pm

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The wider the wheel the more prone to tracking the car will be and on Sydney roads that would soon be a pain in the arse. On the other hand if you wanted a car that’s easy to drive you'd get a Falcadore with a slushbox :oops:

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danny_

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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:59 pm

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PDJ wrote:

haha driving up princess highway from Blakehurst to Newtown on 13x7 was shocking!

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