splits, what size
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gunna get a set of extactions split but what size to go for 6, 6.5 or 7?

what do people recommend?

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!

Which tyres are you going to use?

If it helps my force wheels are 10x6 front and 10x6.5 rear, but this suits my driving style i quite like tail a happy setup.

10x7 looks cool as fook though

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wanted 10x7 but you get different opinions from people,

going to run a032

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!

Remember that the inner rim offset is fixed on a 2 piece wheel. So all the extra width goes on the front of the wheel and hence moves the centreline outwards. So you need to decide if you want super wide for looks or not as wide for handling.

that explains it tom think i may go 6.5 front 7 rear.

ive got 10x6 wellers atm with a008's

how do i go about getting them done with fastcarl?

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!

Mine are 6 inch wide with a032, suppose it depends what look you are going for. I didnt want the wide arch strecthed tyre look. The car drives just the same as my old Star Mags :)

Ron

Edited by Star Mag on 11th Nov, 2011.

well at 6 my fronts look right just want to push them out a bit more at the back so might aswell get the 7's on the rear.

do you run tubes ron?

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!

ah right i can get them sealed up after ive refurbed them then

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!

Ahem, as per my site,

you will need to run tubes on the two piece conversions for ease of assembly, anyone is welcome to try seal the rim joint and all the 23 no m6 bolts in there threads and go tubeless, but you will wish you had just used tubes ,


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Yeah I run tubes, I don't know if it's possible to seal them you would have to ask Carl. I didnt want them scratching so built them up myself :)

i got my ones done to 7 and the tyres are alittle stretched but i intend on putting mig slicks on for the track... they look amazing. if its a road car id go 6.5s at most...

Staggered wheels are such a nuisance. Get the same, do yourself a favour. Don't succumb to the "good looks".

right i think il push it to 6.5 all round then and i will run tubes to save the hassel.

are tubes easy to come by? i heard they were made illegal (not that it bothers me)

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!

This makes no sense to me. Widening the rear track will offer more rear grip and a more stabe rear end, the opposite of what you like?

I can see no reason to run different sized rims front to rear on a mini that is ti be used on tarmac. I run 5mm spaces on the rear which works for me as it balances it up nicely. The rear toe setting is a another way to alter the balance of the car, or if you have them, tweeking the ARB(s). But choosing different rim widths seems odd.

On 11th Nov, 2011 Paul R said:
If it helps my force wheels are 10x6 front and 10x6.5 rear, but this suits my driving style i quite like tail a happy setup.

10x7 looks cool as fook though

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

inner tube:

http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?ty=...id=36998&title=

probably cheaper from a tyre fitter

I have gone for 7's for my new car, but it will not be forced induction. I wouldn't go over 6" for a turbo car, the scrub angle will make it a pig with torque steer.

They do look great though

My old mini ran 4.5" at the front and 6" on the rear, as the rears were stretched it gave a less grip i found so the more tail happy began, with 4.5's all arround i found i got more understeer, i was basing this for the force wheels either way this is what i have and will use plus i like the look of the wider rears on it. Im not to bothered about loads of torque steer i will end up using eps on it most likley and will have another wheel and tyre setup for drag anyways

On 12th Nov, 2011 wil_h said:
This makes no sense to me. Widening the rear track will offer more rear grip and a more stabe rear end, the opposite of what you like?

I can see no reason to run different sized rims front to rear on a mini that is ti be used on tarmac. I run 5mm spaces on the rear which works for me as it balances it up nicely. The rear toe setting is a another way to alter the balance of the car, or if you have them, tweeking the ARB(s). But choosing different rim widths seems odd.

On 11th Nov, 2011 Paul R said:
If it helps my force wheels are 10x6 front and 10x6.5 rear, but this suits my driving style i quite like tail a happy setup.

10x7 looks cool as fook though

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-Ford S-max Mk2 Ecoboost
-Rover 100 VVC #2 - track project

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Interestring theory, I can't quite get my head round it though as it goes against all suspension theory. I guess you could get the same effect by pumping the rears up a bit.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

You probably can but as i already have the wheels i will not be changing it. I dont base it on a theory i base it on what i have experianced also the drift boys seem to do it more stretched rears for easyer brake of traction.

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i assume strech reduces tyre roll as the sidewall is stiffer?

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!

That has to be more of the reason the drift guys use stretched tyres on the rear, to stop tyre roll, and the give more control and predictabe handling going sideways.

I've got the 6.5" versions. Very good manners and fill my arches very well.

I'm going to get the spare done at the end of the month

almichie; have you a pic of one please?

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!