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TC - 25 Mar 2005 00:58 GMT

Hey readers! Can anyone suggest the ease with which low profile tyres will
fit onto 13 inch rims? I'm worried about the tyre scrubbing on the
suspension or arches. Does anyone have a proven fit which did not require
cutting into the wings please?

TIA

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TC - 25 Mar 2005 00:59 GMT

should have said - it's for a 1989 998cc Mayfair

> Hey readers! Can anyone suggest the ease with which low profile tyres
> will fit onto 13 inch rims? I'm worried about the tyre scrubbing on the
> suspension or arches. Does anyone have a proven fit which did not require
> cutting into the wings please?
>
> TIA

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David Hale - 27 Mar 2005 21:25 GMT

13" wheels will definitely need the front arches to be modified at the
front, otherwise as soon as you turn the steering, the wheel will go
into the wing and damage it.

It's not that difficult to do (a bit painful though)
Obviously you will need wheel arch extensions to cover this up that are
open on the inside skin.

The modern "Sportspack" Arches are like this.

You shouldn't have any problems with clearance on 13" wheels other than
the front of the front wing (as above).

Dave

> Hey readers! Can anyone suggest the ease with which low profile tyres will
> fit onto 13 inch rims? I'm worried about the tyre scrubbing on the
> suspension or arches. Does anyone have a proven fit which did not require
> cutting into the wings please?
>
> TIA

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The Muffin Man - 28 Mar 2005 16:20 GMT

There are now some 13" wheels where you may get away with it. I had 13" by
5.5" supertourers on the pickup without cutting the arches. Depends on if
you have the clearance which may be down to age. If things are sagging it
may be more difficult.

AFAIK you can get sportspack replicas that do fit without turning your mini
into a rusting pile of poo - which cutting the arches will do quite quickly.

The Muffin Man

> 13" wheels will definitely need the front arches to be modified at the
> front, otherwise as soon as you turn the steering, the wheel will go into
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>> TIA

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TC - 28 Mar 2005 20:29 GMT

Thanks readers! 13 by 5.5 looks like the answer, with new knuckles!

I'll let you know how I get on.

> There are now some 13" wheels where you may get away with it. I had 13"
> by 5.5" supertourers on the pickup without cutting the arches. Depends on
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>>> TIA

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