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13 Inch Rim Mods?
#1
Posted 05 March 2009 - 09:04 PM
#2
Posted 05 March 2009 - 09:26 PM
What work/modifications do i need to do to fit 13" rims on my mini mayfair 1989? regards Steve
no modifications that i am aware of, i put 13 straight on to mine no problem.
#3
Posted 05 March 2009 - 09:33 PM
#4
Posted 05 March 2009 - 09:38 PM
#5
Posted 05 March 2009 - 09:42 PM
but now i think of it metal arches will need to be cut in height wise width wise is normally ok.
bu this is also very easy to do, just makesure you put arches on or it will look a mess where you have cut, plus wheels will stick out loads, and last time i checked police werent to happy with me lol.
#6
Posted 05 March 2009 - 09:43 PM
#7
Posted 05 March 2009 - 09:47 PM
Edited by the.stroker, 05 March 2009 - 09:50 PM.
#8
Posted 05 March 2009 - 09:48 PM
These are 7x13s on camocabrio here and i had to cut about 3/4 of an inch round the front arches to clear them properly, then tidied the edge up by remaking the lip all the way round too to add strength and get rid of the sharp edge that was left above the tyres
![Posted Image](http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/cambiker71/top%20gear%20run%2008/Camo_TG2008.jpg)
#9
Posted 05 March 2009 - 09:55 PM
What tool do you need to reform the lip?
Edited by Clubber Lang, 05 March 2009 - 09:55 PM.
#10
Posted 05 March 2009 - 10:16 PM
#11
Posted 05 March 2009 - 10:54 PM
Ours is slightly lower than standard, Monroe gas shocks all round with adjustable camber etc at the rear too, i cut the arch round using the cheap 99p Ebay paper templates, then remade the lip using a pair of mole grips to start it by bending about a centimetre out little bu little then finishing the shape all the way round with a body hammer and square edge dolly, just after a mate popped in to my shed and asked when i was going to cut the arches out!I'll get a template from malvern then. Is it just the front wing or will it rub the inner arch too? I am going to get e set of hi lo's on it, will i need standard height shockers with the 13" rims or shorter ones? I intend on lowering it a bit but i don't suppose you can go to low with 13" rims on? regards Steve
What tool do you need to reform the lip?
found a pic without the arches on!
![Posted Image](http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/cambiker71/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.jpg)
#12
Posted 05 March 2009 - 10:57 PM
#13
Posted 05 March 2009 - 11:07 PM
Cheers hope the info helpsNeat job!
Quick edit here, just in case you think the camocabrio sits high at the front, it doesn't at all, that pic was taken as we accelerated away.
here you go 90mph, top gear test track, sits level and fairly low looking.
![Posted Image](http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/cambiker71/top%20gear%20run%2008/topgear013.jpg)
Edited by cambiker71, 06 March 2009 - 12:13 AM.
#14
Posted 06 March 2009 - 12:44 AM
#15
Posted 06 March 2009 - 01:43 AM
Do body mods have to be made to fit 10 x 6 or 10 x 7?
Yes
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