we have sportspack arches and the 13x7 superlites with a deep dish on dont fit under them so what wheels can we get instead any suggestions and pics and places we can get the wheels from will be much appreciated thank you
What Will Fit Under Our Sportspack Arches
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, Sep 11 2008 07:49 PM
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Posted 11 September 2008 - 07:49 PM
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Posted 11 September 2008 - 09:01 PM
i have sportpack arches and 13 x 7 superlight and they fit!
what you mean by not fit?
what you mean by not fit?
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 05:14 AM
they rub the arches because theres too much of a dish on them
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 08:52 AM
The superlite upgrade was one of the first things a lot of sportspack owners did as the satndard ones don't fill the arch very well, maybe you have a standard rack or the suspension needs setting up.
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 08:52 AM
they rub the arches because theres too much of a dish on them
Have your suspension cones been replaced recently?? I was told that if you're going to fit the bigger wheels i.e. 13x6, 13x7's your suspension needs to be a reasonable state! Had to have my (front) suspension cones replaced before putting my Sportspack (13x6) wheels on.
Hopefully someone more technical will be able to elaborate / confirm what I've said above...
Alternatively, take it down to a mini specialist and they'll put you right.
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 04:26 PM
it fits inside the wing part ok it just rbs on the sportspack arch will new suspension sort that the car has been off the road for years so its possible it worn
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 04:40 PM
it fits inside the wing part ok it just rbs on the sportspack arch will new suspension sort that the car has been off the road for years so its possible it worn
Is it the front or the back wheels that are rubbing?
I'd expect so as the ride will be a lot firmer and a bit higher with new cones. Although if you are getting new cones I'd probably get hi-lo's fitted at the same time. There not too expensive, and they'll ensure the car sits over the wheels nicely and additionally not rubbing the arches.
Maybe worth trying to find a local Mini specialist and get them to take a look.
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 04:42 PM
its the front
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 04:43 PM
when you turn
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 04:48 PM
what are hi los
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 04:48 PM
its the front
Is it on turning or when hitting slight bumps in the road? If it's the latter I'd expect it to be the cones. Again, I'm not a mechanic so don't take what I say for gospel.
Take it to your local trusted garage if you've got one, and ask them what sort of condition your front cones are in? Pretty sure that will be your problem.
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 04:54 PM
i havent actually fitted the arches it was when i lined them up for fitting so the car was stationary
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 05:00 PM
when you turn
Hi-lo's allow you to adjust the ride height of the car. Easy to adjust as well, you simply take the wheel off, turn the nut a couple of times and hey presto
If you're getting new suspension cones then the ride height will rise, hi lo's will enable you to adjust the ride height so your arches aren't sitting far too high above your wheels leaving a 'stupidly' looking gap! Again, I'm just going what I've had done and what I was advised by to do by the mini specialist. All worked out well for me!
I'd definitely do a bit of research into Hi-lo's before getting the cones fitted...
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 05:03 PM
i put in new standard rear suspension when i had the sub of but i will probably have to do the front to get it through its mot
so will replacing it with standard equipment do any good,the cars not for me its for my girlfreind so apart from the wheels and arches im trying too keep it standard ish
so will replacing it with standard equipment do any good,the cars not for me its for my girlfreind so apart from the wheels and arches im trying too keep it standard ish
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 08:16 PM
Have you trimmed the arches to accept the wider wheels?
If not then you need to trim them as they will always catch, the genuine sportspack models, rover trimmed the wings in the factory.
You will probably need the sportspack templates, I think they are on minispares.
Paul.
If not then you need to trim them as they will always catch, the genuine sportspack models, rover trimmed the wings in the factory.
You will probably need the sportspack templates, I think they are on minispares.
Paul.
Edited by Pauly, 12 September 2008 - 08:19 PM.
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