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6x12 & 6x10 Wheels And Wheel Arch Mods
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dazza78
, Feb 14 2010 09:26 PM
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 09:26 PM
Just wanted to know if I will require and wheel arch or wing modifications to fit 6x12or 6x10 wheels on my 78 Clubman-I'm looking at getting Minilite type wheels if that helps.
Thanks in advance
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 09:32 PM
General concensus is any wheel over 5 wide will need the front of the arch cutting.
Obviously depends on the offset of the wheel as to the amount that needs taking out.
Hope that helps.
Obviously depends on the offset of the wheel as to the amount that needs taking out.
Hope that helps.
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 09:53 PM
i got 10x6's an they dont rub at all
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 10:32 PM
General concensus is any wheel over 5 wide will need the front of the arch cutting.
Obviously depends on the offset of the wheel as to the amount that needs taking out.
Hope that helps.
Okay, thanks. I think I will need to do some more research as I really dont want to cut any metal.
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 10:33 PM
i got 10x6's an they dont rub at all
What wheels have you got and do you have any pictures?
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 11:08 PM
Depends on offset and tyre also.
Oh and suspension quality. Ie if it's pretty much *melonsed* then you'll need to cut them.
Oh and suspension quality. Ie if it's pretty much *melonsed* then you'll need to cut them.
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Posted 15 February 2010 - 01:32 AM
Oh and suspension quality. Ie if it's pretty much *melonsed* then you'll need to cut them.
Adding to that, if you don't want to cut any metal then you could change your suspension cones for some adjustable ones (e.g. HiLos). If you do that you might be able to sit the body high enough to clear the wheels without it looking too strange.
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Posted 15 February 2010 - 07:20 AM
depends if you run disk or drums
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Posted 15 February 2010 - 12:15 PM
depends if you run disk or drums
I am changing from drums to discs, I would love to fit 10" wheels but I think the cost of the 10" disc conversion is going to be too much for my budget. I've seen a few Minis with 5x12 and 6x12" and they look pretty good, the cost of changing to 12" discs is more cost effective too.
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Posted 15 February 2010 - 12:30 PM
i have just bought some 6x10 GB mini wheels to put on my sportspack, just got to change the disc and caliper and hopefully! Going by the pictures on here they will look awesome! Many people have done this conversion and im joining the list! Big up 10 inch wheels! 
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Posted 15 February 2010 - 02:32 PM
i have just bought some 6x10 GB mini wheels to put on my sportspack, just got to change the disc and caliper and hopefully! Going by the pictures on here they will look awesome! Many people have done this conversion and im joining the list! Big up 10 inch wheels!
I love 10" wheels too, my last 69 Cooper S that I had in the late 80s had that set-up. But I currently have a low mileage 1978 Wood and Pickett and I dont want to cut any metal. I had planned to do an R1 conversion, but Im not going through with that now.
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Posted 15 February 2010 - 03:36 PM
its sitting abit high because its got new cones an rubbers so it still needs to settle as they say but these are 10x6's an they dont rub at all
oo an can anyone advice me on some wide arches because i dont know what ones to go for (im thinking about group 2 race)?? what do you think
oo an can anyone advice me on some wide arches because i dont know what ones to go for (im thinking about group 2 race)?? what do you think
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Posted 15 February 2010 - 04:02 PM
its sitting abit high because its got new cones an rubbers so it still needs to settle as they say but these are 10x6's an they dont rub at all
oo an can anyone advice me on some wide arches because i dont know what ones to go for (im thinking about group 2 race)?? what do you think
10"s look so good!
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Posted 15 February 2010 - 04:10 PM
cant wait to get him painted next monthits sitting abit high because its got new cones an rubbers so it still needs to settle as they say but these are 10x6's an they dont rub at all
oo an can anyone advice me on some wide arches because i dont know what ones to go for (im thinking about group 2 race)?? what do you think
10"s look so good!
just undergone nearli a full rebuild new a panels ,scuttle,floors,sill,boot floor all the usual brand new rear subframe an set up reconed the engine so now itsa just paint an its booked in for next month ill post some pictures when its painted it will look 10 times better then me love 10 inch wheels i wanted a set of wellers but couldnt find none at the time so i got these
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