Only have $500 in the kitty and I have deal that is about to expire -
Do I get a set of A008s or a set of Contesta/Minilite style alloy wheels?

Can only get one or other - not both due to rationing by the Ministry of Finance

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

Tyres for go,
not rims for show!

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Too many cars, and too little time.

Go the tyres mate.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I agree with the tyres, every now and then you see the new style minilite mags come up for sale 2nd hand.

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Respect mine and I'll respect yours.

Tyres....Everyone has a set of "Contesta"...but not me

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

Tyres......definitely.....

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Cooper S Mk2
Cooper S Mk1
ex Cooper S Mk2, various Morris 1100s, 1300s, 1500s, Leyland Sherpa!

Buy A032Rs David

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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.

Explain please? Thought A008s are the bees knees

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

Import from the uk, for not much extra you can get new minilites and new a008s.
Use the words bargain, 2 for 1, just had to have them, discount and you should be fine.

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Simplify and add lightness

They have the magic 'R' in the model name for a start Much newer design too

Cheers

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'72 Clubman Van - 1022cc, 295 head, 731 cam - Daily Driver
'69 Morris 1100 S - Dinged by a bus, in shed under repair
'64 Morris 1100 - Early 1100, long term project

Not much more than $500 from Minisport in the UK for 10x6 with A008s a couple of months back. Best money I've spent so far...

Package Discount £-42.72

Subtotal: £291.46
Postage: £165
Grand Total: £456.46
In real money:$694.27



http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=70791&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15

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http://www.rylstoneclassic.com

Google tells me they are a competition tyre- quick wearing - 3-5000 Kms

Anyone had experience with them - how do A008s go for wear?

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

Im using A032Rs on mine now. They really are an amazing tyre, however probably wouldnt recommend one for a daily driver. I use my mini only a couple of times a week and after spirited driving you can definately feel the warmth in the tyres due to their wear. However if they last me a year then in my opinion its worth it.

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A008s are the best compromise between wet/dry grip and longevity. The A032Rs will grip harder, but wear much faster.

My A008s have been on the car for 2 years or so now, and they've probably got 60-70% tread remaining.

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Simon

The adventures of an owner builder in the Tallarook Ranges

I agree with ^^^
A032Rs grip better but last nowhere near as long as a road tyre.
(But they might stop my wheelspin probs in 1st gear when it hits 4.5K RPM )

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.