another question would i get better top speed if i had 12" inch rims? but get less acceleration? also will my handling be reduced? also does larger wheels put extra pressure on the wheel bearings...? just a few things i thought of.. wel i thanks i might just do the idea hotbrick74 said. with the 10x5...

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Now that I have seen your wheels, 10x5 LS contessas all the way baby! That's what I have, 2 sets actually...

You'll need offset drums for the rear and 7.5 inch brakes at the front. But the look is classy in my opinion.

Lots of the MMC boys have same setup for their original look minis. They throw on the steel wheels for original show look, and LS contessas for everyday driving

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

why not go for the best of both worlds! 10 inch wheels with flares, i am having 6 by 10 inch wheels with wood and picket arches, will look great! i know coz i seen em on a minimag car. nice if in your case u do em black as it will compliment the yellow!

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Potato

maybe i shouldnt get flares keep it original? and just buy some (4.5 or) 5 x 10"inches...? im so not sure of what to do.. does any one know where i could pick up some cheap 10" in adelaide? wel thanks agian.

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I was going to say.

flares!

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78 van 1300 cam extractors weber, 12" Superlights Metros Konis HiLos MP3 Amp Sub Alpine speakers and lots of fur
www.crazybitchracing.com

now you say flares ... okay spose it would look pretty tuff with flares.. what sized wheels are best (12")? and does it improve top speed? i stil have a while to decide. but this wil al depend on what look i want! too many choices

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Top speed? Who cares......it's not how fast you go, it's how you go fast!

Your consideration for flares should encompass the look you're going for with your car OVERALL. I've seen some ridiculous looking minis with flares and without, due to the inappropriate use of bonnet stripes, paint colours, interior trim, etc. Work out what look you are trying to achieve and stick to it. Don't deviate.

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72 Clubman and a 75 Van.

I have these on my rover mini (standard factory fitted) but I want to paint them the same color as the body.. they are kind of lumpy (tiny little bumps). Does anyone know if you can paint them easily?

Oh blimey! After reading this thread I'm even more confused about what i should do now I have a roundie and I wanted flares, I much prefer the ones that are the same colour as the car. Now i guess I'll have to wait and see what looks the best when I'm at that stage..

I've got a mint set of those caps if anyone is interested....

Can someone tell me roughly how much flares are worth (not the black plastic ones)... I'm just interested to know what other people paid for theirs so I can sus out if someone's is a little too pricey..

i saw a picture of these caps and i loved them does any one kno what they are called? and a place that would sell them?

the cost for flares like like this.. its roughly a $100 bux cheapest sort and the real specy ones with out screws showing can cost up to $300 i think! so u kno what i would buy.
visit http://www.minispares.com/Shop.aspx?ccid=21 for more info they have tons of flares.

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Thanks for that Hutto

not a problem mate . but stil i havnt decided!! brickworks are selling nice 10x5s look the ticket, but not sure as of yet hmm...

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AFAIK 12's with 165/60 tyres have very similar overall diameter to 10's with 165/70 so your top speed / acceleration will be barely (if at all) changed