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Tom Phillips - 18 Aug 2003 17:26 GMT

Hi Guys

Looking for a little bit of help, I want to fit some 7x13 wheels, but Im
worried about the handling, will it make it any worse? Tramlining etc?

Anyone had any exprience this who might be able to advise my any better?

Thanks in Advance
Tom

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Dantiri - 18 Aug 2003 19:53 GMT

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I've driven a cooper sportspack with 7X13 and I personally don't like the
handling, it's kind of rigid and isn't very forgiving. This is because the
profile of the tyre is very low. The only reason I would go for 7X13 is good
looks. As far as handling goes I love my 165/60 tyres on 12X5 wheels, it's
really sweet! 7X13 will probably affect performance too on engines smaller
than 1.3

Dantiri

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Tom Phillips - 18 Aug 2003 21:21 GMT

Thanks Dantri

Yeah its simply for the looks, Deep Dish 7X13 MiniLites in either Chrome or
polished would look very very nice, but I dont want to wreck the handling in
the process

Tom

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Dave Yardy - 18 Aug 2003 21:24 GMT

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Yes - It'll be awful - dont do it!!!

TTFN,
Dave
http://www.icklemini.co.uk

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