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Author:  danny_ [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Looking for new 10" wheels
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.
Author:  drmini in aust [ 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
Author:  ALPINE MOKE [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:46 pm ]
Post subject:  WHEELS FROM THE UK
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
Author:  danny_ [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WHEELS FROM THE UK
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.
Author:  Smarty [ 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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Author:  thomas_hb [ 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.
Author:  danny_ [ 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.
Author:  Convertible Mini [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:32 pm ]
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How about these beauties..
http://www.miniownersclub.com.au/index. ... &Itemid=28
Author:  danny_ [ 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 :/
Author:  CARTER_GT [ 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.
Author:  danny_ [ 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.
Author:  69k1100 [ 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.
Author:  CARTER_GT [ 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 ;)
Author:  PDJ [ 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:
Author:  danny_ [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:59 pm ]
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PDJ wrote:
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:


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