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| Author: | Minimadmarty [ Thu May 29, 2014 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
I'm looking at fitting a set of 14 x 6 inch wheels with 195/60 R14 tyres to my 78 Clubbie. Will they fit without too much modification? (I have flared arches as I'm currently running 165/60 R12's). If not possible what are the largest wheels that will fit? Any photo's of examples greatly appreciated 
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Thu May 29, 2014 4:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
You can fit 15 inch wheels to a Mini. The problems start when you try to fit tyres. By my estimates your current tyres have a diameter of 19.9" (502mm) and you want to fit a tyre with a dia of 23.21" (589mm) How much space is there between the front of the rear tyre and the trailing arm? You need 44mm. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu May 29, 2014 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
13secmini put a set of 14s on his `Daihatsu MiniK'. They fit, but I dunno what the tyre profile or size is. |
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| Author: | Harley [ Thu May 29, 2014 4:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
14" rims with 195/40/14 tyres are comparable to 175/50/13 wheels - problem is the tyres are VERY difficult to obtain. I think only TOYO make them and you'd have to get them from Japan. |
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| Author: | Minimadmarty [ Thu May 29, 2014 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
Morris 1100 wrote: You can fit 15 inch wheels to a Mini. The problems start when you try to fit tyres. By my estimates your current tyres have a diameter of 19.9" (502mm) and you want to fit a tyre with a dia of 23.21" (589mm) How much space is there between the front of the rear tyre and the trailing arm? You need 44mm. Slightly misled you all sorry..... My current tyres are 165/55 R12's therefore the diameter is 480mm. The trailing arm distance is only 38mm! Don't think the 14 inch idea is going to work! |
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| Author: | Kennomini [ Thu May 29, 2014 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
I think you'll foul the front guards with 6" wide tyres when you turn. I'm pretty sure they need to be thinner. |
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| Author: | wallie [ Thu May 29, 2014 6:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
force racing do a 15x5" rim but good luck in finding rubber bands to fit them and start from 1000pounds to buy, there was a guy here in SA who had 14" rims he bought tires from japan IIRC |
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| Author: | Phil 850 [ Thu May 29, 2014 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
 These are 17x7" on an 850. It does have significant modifications for these to fit. Refer to post MNIWRX in engine conversions. Sorry, not sure how to do a link. Phil |
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| Author: | Minimadmarty [ Thu May 29, 2014 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
Cheers Phil I have seen your thread re: MNIWRX and very impressive. I love the Bini rear lights and flat fuel cap but I'm afraid that type of work is way way beyond my abilities! I think the 14 inch wheel idea was just a crazy idea! |
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| Author: | mad-mk1 [ Fri May 30, 2014 1:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
Harley is 100% spot on. I had them on my 850, same guard mods to the front as you need for 13s and the rears need a trim of the trailing arm bleed nipple dust guard plate thingy! |
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| Author: | drjbeam [ Fri May 30, 2014 5:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
Phil 850 wrote: Morris Mini beetle should have put on vw beetle rear lights looks good |
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| Author: | Irish Yobbo [ Fri May 30, 2014 11:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
I have seen 15's on a mini in amagazine somwhere. They required the guard to be cut though - not sure you want to go to that extreme. Did look pretty good though. |
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| Author: | JC [ Fri May 30, 2014 12:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
viewtopic.php?f=40&t=84259 |
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| Author: | Davo111 [ Sat May 31, 2014 9:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
mutant mini used to run 14's but I think he got his from Germany, see if he will pop his head up on this topic. |
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| Author: | leyland78 [ Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will 14 inch Wheels fit a Clubbie? |
I have also got a clubbie with 175/50/13 . They were rubbing the guards , so I cut the panels for more room . Then stuck the flares on can't tell they have been cut. The 14 inch wheels would look awesome.Here is a couple of photos   
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