does size really matter???
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I had intended fitting 13" wheels to my turbo project but have been reading recently about handling problems when this size of wheel is used. I have the standard metro vented discs etc fitted---will 12" wheels fit with these or does it have to 13". Are the handling problems so bad with the bigger size??

not if you set the suspension up to match...

all this 10" are best is non-sence IMO.

Alex

AlexF

i had 13*6's on my mini and it handles miles beter than my mini on 12's. these had an offset sich that the wheel was very close to the body, would probably fit under standard plastic arches.

Im now runing 13*7's of the usual "stick em out as far as theyl go" mini ofset. and the handling can be rather interesting at times. even at low speeds(<10mph) over badly maintained roads!

I also agree about this 10's is best nonsence.

turbo 16v k-series 11.9@118.9 :)

Denis O'Brien.

ive found that my turbo handles best on 10"s it could be the suspension setups or the width of the wheels who knows i just love my 10"s cos it help my pull off

saskins turbo

stock suspension definately works best on 5-5.5" 10" wheels. I suspect it's because these are a lot more 'forgiving'.
optimise the suspension to suit either 10 or 13 and i'm sure there is little in it between the two...

ive found 13 's to be great especialy on the traction front and in the damp wet british weather, on 10's mine use light up to easialy thus no forward traction, bit embarrasing at the lights when racing milk floats!!!!!!!

always looking for them bigger bunches of bannanas