Hey all.
After seeing a few minis at the show ( which was a great event btw) on the weekend with 13's ive decided to go the same way... I think....
I know that for 13x7's to fit the guards have to be cut but just wondering if anyone can tell me if any body mods are needed to fit 13 x 5.5 or 13 x 6's??????????
Going on a 1275 LS which will be as low as possible with hi los....
Cheers...

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1978 1275 LS silver 3rd palce mini Oz50 LS,SS,GT Class
1970 MORRIS MINI K 1100 3rd place mini50 pre '71 Class
Rover BBQ.....

If you want to run really low, body mods will be needed.
Rim width makes jack all difference, since the only tyre size you will get is 175-50 R13
then you have to go on that.
If the car runs higher then mods may not be needed.

my van got 13x5.5 no body mods and no rubbing on full lock here is a pic

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Hmmmmm...
Would have thought that the offset of the 13x7's would make a big differance..???????

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1978 1275 LS silver 3rd palce mini Oz50 LS,SS,GT Class
1970 MORRIS MINI K 1100 3rd place mini50 pre '71 Class
Rover BBQ.....

What are you asking?

i would have thought that a 13 x 7 would touch heaps more thsan a 13 x 5.5 because the offset on the 13x7 would be a lot more

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1978 1275 LS silver 3rd palce mini Oz50 LS,SS,GT Class
1970 MORRIS MINI K 1100 3rd place mini50 pre '71 Class
Rover BBQ.....

correct

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Just back to the 13x5.5's, what is the profile of tyre req for these wheels. i know it is a 175/????R13.....

Cheers

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1978 1275 LS silver 3rd palce mini Oz50 LS,SS,GT Class
1970 MORRIS MINI K 1100 3rd place mini50 pre '71 Class
Rover BBQ.....

175/50 13 is what you want.
Those tyres will fit from 5.5 to 7 inch rims, though the 7 inch is a stretch.

that's got a lot of height in the suspension, any lower at the front and it would rub

I reckon you should drive a car on 13"s before you go putting them on

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when you put the engine in it that will give its real height

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does n e one know where I can get 175/50 r 13's around the s.e melb subs???? cheers

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1978 1275 LS silver 3rd palce mini Oz50 LS,SS,GT Class
1970 MORRIS MINI K 1100 3rd place mini50 pre '71 Class
Rover BBQ.....

Try Frankston Tyrepower, they've always been able to find stuff for me.
Toby at mini spares and repairs has some new Simex 175/50/13s in stock too I think.

Hmmmmmmmmm... no one has any

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1978 1275 LS silver 3rd palce mini Oz50 LS,SS,GT Class
1970 MORRIS MINI K 1100 3rd place mini50 pre '71 Class
Rover BBQ.....

Harley, i think you`ll find that they will be "Sime" tyres

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.