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[Garryg]

Just got myself a 1979 Clubman (in my profile pic), will add some more pics tomorrow....so now the fun starts.

 

I looking at getting a wider stance, but don't what to be modifying any of the bodywork. How far could I go, what parts do I need (wheels/arches), and where do I start. I can do basic work and ideally want to do this myself, so anything easy would be great.

 

Cheers

 

 

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Edited by Garryg, 01 May 2016 - 06:09 PM.

[nicklouse]

Well what have you got now?

And you will have to do some of the bits you said you don't want to do.

[spiguy]

I can't tell - is the car on 10's or 12's? If 12's, then is it still on the smaller 7.5" discs (or even drums maybe?) . If it is on 7.5" discs or drums and currently on 12's, then you could go to 10's without having to change the brakes - just something to bear in mind.

 

It's easier to get a bit of stance with 10's. I went from standard rover 12" alloys on my 1992, to 10 x 6 GB's and I think it has (for me anyway) the perfect stance. I didn't need to do anything to the bodywork, though the car already had group 2 arches. If you have standard 'special arches' you probably won't be able to go as big as 10x6 without fitting something else, like Group 2 or W&P style arches. That said, I am basing that on the assumption that you have similar rules over there regarding tyre protrusion.

 

If you are on 12's and plan to stay that way, then usually going up to 6" wide wheels requires some trimming of the front panel / wing. I think 5.5" is about the biggest you can go without this becoming a very likely requirement. For reference, here is a picture showing the 'stance' of my car.

 

Edited by spiguy, 01 May 2016 - 11:13 AM.

[Garryg]

I've added a couple of pics. I'm currently running 10 x 5.5, so a good start. It's drum brakes all round.

 

The rules are similar. They can protrude from the body as long as the arches cover them. Parts over here are a different story.. Might need to have a look at Ebay

[nicklouse]

Just get some nice 6x10 alloys with Some 165/70-10 and be done with it.

[spiguy]

Just get some nice 6x10 alloys with Some 165/70-10 and be done with it.

 

Agree totally. That's what I did, and I love it. Easy to do, no body mods, plus the benefits (I think anyway) of 10" wheels, which are lovely to drive on and just look 'right' (again as I say, in my opinion).

[Garryg]

Made a few changes now to the original pics. I found out the first wheels were only 5 x 10, so 6 x 10 were the first buy. ALso replaced the hubs with the 1" fixed spacer wider, so 2" wider. Had to replace the arches to compensate.... I'm happy (for now).

 

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