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Jeenyus · Jan 19th, 2007, 07:40 PM

i just want wide wheels...

like the old minis us to have

WIDE WHEELS

TimCrighton · Jan 25th, 2007, 11:00 AM

Not a problem:

Indeed I've seen a set of D90's running on a mini and they rocked!

Porsche is 5x130 PCD with a typically very high ET (somewhere in the 50's although depends on the J)
The Mini is 4x100 PCD with a low 40's ET but this is not a problem as using an adaptor such as the HR kit above, but not necessarily that one, PM and I'll show you whats available, these adapt the PCD to fit which can be done because the holes don't overlap due to the difference in PCD. ie 5x120 isn't possible so easily but 5x130 is!

Personally I'd shy away from something newer and go slightly old school with it, such a D90 or a Silver Rose. PM if you'd like some help and advice, its something I've done a few times before

A D90 for reference:

TimCrighton · Jan 25th, 2007, 11:04 AM

Wide wheels can be done too! Up to 9J, possibly wider but I've not tried it, and down a 30 ish ET. I've got some lovely carbon and glass fibre extended arches at the moment which fit as standard but are about 10-15mm wider combined with some arch work (fairly straight forward) and some stiffer damping and roberts your fathers brother....

Lucky Dave · Apr 9th, 2008, 05:04 PM

I got bored of waiting to see what it would look like so I did it myself!

CJB_MCS · Apr 9th, 2008, 05:17 PM

Lucky Dave - Pls tell how this was done? I take it you made custom adaptors/spacers?

Are you making anymore?

Lucky Dave · Apr 10th, 2008, 06:44 AM

In short I reworked the mini hub, making it big enough the be drilled and tapped at 5x130 then slotted Porsche discs over and then the wheels.

Sorry no more, its been a real headache!

Jan 25th, 2007, 11:00 AM	#62 (permalink)
TimCrighton Beer Society President... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, Hants Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 518 Offline	Not a problem: Indeed I've seen a set of D90's running on a mini and they rocked! Porsche is 5x130 PCD with a typically very high ET (somewhere in the 50's although depends on the J) The Mini is 4x100 PCD with a low 40's ET but this is not a problem as using an adaptor such as the HR kit above, but not necessarily that one, PM and I'll show you whats available, these adapt the PCD to fit which can be done because the holes don't overlap due to the difference in PCD. ie 5x120 isn't possible so easily but 5x130 is! Personally I'd shy away from something newer and go slightly old school with it, such a D90 or a Silver Rose. PM if you'd like some help and advice, its something I've done a few times before A D90 for reference: www.timcrighton.com Track Day Instruction - New MINI specialist!

Jan 25th, 2007, 11:04 AM	#63 (permalink)
TimCrighton Beer Society President... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, Hants Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 518 Offline	Wide wheels can be done too! Up to 9J, possibly wider but I've not tried it, and down a 30 ish ET. I've got some lovely carbon and glass fibre extended arches at the moment which fit as standard but are about 10-15mm wider combined with some arch work (fairly straight forward) and some stiffer damping and roberts your fathers brother.... www.timcrighton.com Track Day Instruction - New MINI specialist!

Apr 9th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#64 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 706 Offline	I got bored of waiting to see what it would look like so I did it myself! Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

Apr 10th, 2008, 06:44 AM	#66 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 706 Offline	In short I reworked the mini hub, making it big enough the be drilled and tapped at 5x130 then slotted Porsche discs over and then the wheels. Sorry no more, its been a real headache! Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

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Jeenyus DUNNY Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 304 Offline	i just want wide wheels... like the old minis us to have WIDE WHEELS

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Apr 9th, 2008, 05:17 PM	#65 (permalink)
CJB_MCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Lucky Dave - Pls tell how this was done? I take it you made custom adaptors/spacers? Are you making anymore?

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