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[TwoMonths]

I finally picked up a set of cheapish alloys for Chippy (a '91 Mayfair). However when I came to put them on I realised that the nuts for the steel wheels aren't suitable for the alloy wheels.

The wheels were described as genuine Rover alloys from a '95 or '96 Cooper. I have looked on http://www.minispares.com/ but was bewildered by the variety of wheel nuts on offer.

I have searched the forums and found lots of information about different nuts for different wheels (mostly more exotic ones) but nothing I could use (as any links provided didn't work).

Could anyone give me any advice on what is important to me in selecting an appropriate set of nuts?

TIA /2mths

[1275gtowner]

you need the short type tapered wheel nut pal. ive got a set your welcome to have if your at mitp sunday? they arent the best in the world but will keep your wheels on

Edited by 1275gtowner, 10 August 2012 - 04:33 PM.

[Miniholic]

The main factor is the angle of the seat, as you need the correct type to make sure that they don't work loose. Some wheels also need a specific length of nut as they are sleeved - not a problem for the Rover alloys though.

These are the correct nuts that Rover supplied, not cheap.

http://www.minispare.../Nuts.aspx|Back to shop

Mini Spares do a cheaper alternative

http://www.minispare...M9075.aspx|Back to

You might get a set for less at a show, also worth getting a set of locking wheelnuts too.

[1275gtowner]

full set available

Edited by 1275gtowner, 10 August 2012 - 04:36 PM.

[TwoMonths]

@Miniholic - Thank you, your post is really helpful, spot on in fact (links were sort of what I was hoping for)

you need the short type tapered wheel nut pal. ive got a set your welcome to have if your at mitp sunday? they arent the best in the world but will keep your wheels on

Would have loved to get to MITP, especially as it's not far away from me, but sadly I'm otherwise busy.
However might they be postable at reasonable cost? (or where-ish are you located in case I could pick up in person) and...
How much £££ are you looking for them?

The cheaper set from minispares is still going to set me back ~£40. I'm not terribly happy with myself. I was looking for a cheap set of wheels, went a bit over budget as it was, without realising there was a further cost. I should have waited a bit longer for a set offered with nuts (which I have seen advertised and now understand why). Ho hum. I just need to take deep breaths and remember that Chippy is actually worth it (even if she will never ever be a concours car)

Edited by TwoMonths, 10 August 2012 - 04:51 PM.

[1275gtowner]

they wont be expensive to post will check and pm you later ok. cover the postage and there yours ok

[AVV IT]

I bought a full set of 16 from Huddersfield Minispares for just £23!!.....

http://minispares-on...=19&prod_id=612 .....they're cheap and cheerful, but they do the job !!

Edited by AVV IT, 10 August 2012 - 05:07 PM.

[TwoMonths]

they wont be expensive to post will check and pm you later ok. cover the postage and there yours ok

That's a really kind offer and one I would very much like to take up.
I would be happy to call the postage a tenner and then hopefully there would be a little something in there for your trouble.
I'll hope to see a PM at some point.
Thankyou.

[1275gtowner]

no problem at all pm'd