yes and for those who don't have 2500 for a new set , and finding a secondhand set is becoming hard as an alternitive i think it is a good idea
the delux and the clubman i have both have 7.5's on them but the 850 will get big brakes
1) 13 inch rims and inertia and the rest of the stuff that go with it
2) cost
3) looks
4)availibility
makka

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ah, but you 8.4 won't fit under 10 inch tyres!!!!! Minis look right with 10s

What Rupert meant to say was : minis look right with 13's

Its okay Rupert, i'll forgive you for that typo

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13's? Issigonis would turn in his grave at the thought..

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hmmmm ohwell move with the times rover did fit em as standard after all

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Yep, and the car went slower as a result.

That's right a "sportspack" Rover Cooper has a 5mph slower top speed than a Cooper with 12 wheels. Same driveline etc, just the extra friction and wind resistance making a difference.

IMHO 13" rims look over-tyred (yawn!) on a Mini, but look just right on a Moke.

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Greendale (near Ballan) VIC.
1971 Morris Mini Moke
1966 Austin Mini
1965 Morris Mini Traveller
1973 LR Series 3 88
2007 LR Freelander 2

I'm currently deciding on 12's or flares.... its the lesser of two evils in my opinion.

12's are currently winning the battle.

dewey

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12" rover cooper wheels, 165 tyreswith cooper s flairs. mark 2. Way to go

....cos there's no such things as speed limits..... bigger wheels = lower engine RPM = less fuel consumption.....

Its not about "how FAST you get there"........ its "how GOOD you look on the way" (which is why im putting either 19's or 20's on the Statesman that'll replace my Mazda )

Dont get me wrong - i would actually like a mini slammed on 10's, it just means i'll need to buy another mini

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i cant see how it would be any slower as the 13/50/165 has a close rolling diamiter to the 10/75/145 from memory
makka

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They were dead set slower as Bnicho said- just the wind resistance from the extra tyre width . Bit like putting a bigass bodykit & wing on a stocko Excel...
Hey, my car might be faster with 145x10s than my 165/70s... no- I won't go baaaaack to em..

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I got hold of a set of calipers today

Was gareth1330 going to post an image of the backing plates in a format that you could take to a laser cutting place?

dewey

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I cant post a file on the forum (at least not that i know of). I have done an autocad file for the backing plate, but ill be making sure it fits before going any further, and i havn't had time to make up an accurate dummy yet.. Incidentally cutting two plates via laser or water cutting is insanely expensive, you need to get like ten plus before pricing becomes half reasonable. Im going to be getting a run cut for 10 inch wheels, and possibly 12 inch aswell as a few people have been asking me about them. Send me a pm if your interested in getting some cut when i do, im sure i could slap them in an express post bag or somesuch.... Originally i was just going to get enough cut for myself and friends but i seem to be getting a few requests, especially from interstate enthusiasts, so i might just get plates cut for whoever wants, might have to do somekind of deposit though, i dont want to be left paying for/being stuck with 10 more plates than i need! I imagine the cutting at least for the ten inch wheels will be done within the next few weeks so let me know via forum pm anyone who has enquiries or orders...

Gareth

would anyone here do the conversion for me at a cost for labour?......just wondering.. cos im sooo bloody confused and i dont think i will ever understand

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hey mate i was at the bargo wreckers the other day, they have a honda city in stock would be perfect for the brake conversion, they are fu(n cheap there aswell

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