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Silobin
 Post subject: Steel wheels
PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:18 am 
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Sorry if this question has been covered before,

I have disks and spaced drums on my 66 van but want steel wheels without flares, preferably 4.5".

I'm guessing reverse rims will stick out too far, Mini spares has 10x4.5's apparently from a deluxe would they be more suitable?

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timmy201
 Post subject: Re: Steel wheels
PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:24 am 
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The standard Cooper S wheels are fine without flares (except in SA)

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 Post subject: Re: Steel wheels
PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 1:29 pm 
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Non S wheels (at least none that I've been able to find) do not fit over S discs (well, they can be bolted on but generally won't rotate).

Deluxe didn't have 4.5" wheels so maybe they are actually S rims???

I would be surprised if they weren't happy to discuss fitment if you expressed interest.

Cheers, Ian
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Silobin
 Post subject: Re: Steel wheels
PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 2:23 pm 
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Thanks guys, I'll have to keep my eyes open for some s wheels. (unicorn tears and hens teeth too while I'm at it)

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timmy201
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 2:35 pm 
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I'd like to see how these go, they'd be lighter and be nice and round!
http://minisport.com.au/mini-10x45-coop ... m-set-of-4

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:36 pm 
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timmy201 wrote:
The standard Cooper S wheels are fine without flares (except in SA)

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Ok if using 145 tyres. Just a tad past the edge of the guards if using 165's. If you need to register the car, borrow a set of standards first, then go for the 165's. They look great without flares.
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 Post subject: Re: Steel wheels
PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:45 pm 
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timmy201 wrote:
I'd like to see how these go, they'd be lighter and be nice and round!
http://minisport.com.au/mini-10x45-coop ... m-set-of-4

Has anyone experienced these wheels and how hard is it to get the hub caps?
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simon k
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:56 pm 
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cooperess wrote:
timmy201 wrote:
I'd like to see how these go, they'd be lighter and be nice and round!
http://minisport.com.au/mini-10x45-coop ... m-set-of-4

Has anyone experienced these wheels and how hard is it to get the hub caps?


this is mine here - mine came from Japan, but the markings on them match up... the hubcaps are standard type as per any Australian mini

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Silobin
 Post subject: Re: Steel wheels
PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:59 pm 
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I have what appears to be a "firsat" steel wheel here. back spacing is 10mm less than my contessas.

they fit comfortably over the disks, just not sure its the "look" I want.
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simon k
 Post subject: Re: Steel wheels
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Silobin wrote:
I have what appears to be a "firsat" steel wheel here. back spacing is 10mm less than my contessas.

they fit comfortably over the disks, just not sure its the "look" I want.


that'd be a genuine Clubman GT wheel... don't give it away!

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Silobin
 Post subject: Re: Steel wheels
PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:50 am 
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simon k wrote:
Silobin wrote:
I have what appears to be a "firsat" steel wheel here. back spacing is 10mm less than my contessas.

they fit comfortably over the disks, just not sure its the "look" I want.


that'd be a genuine Clubman GT wheel... don't give it away!


Did clubman gt wheels have 4 or 8 vents? This has 4!
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simon k
 Post subject: Re: Steel wheels
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Silobin wrote:
simon k wrote:
Silobin wrote:
I have what appears to be a "firsat" steel wheel here. back spacing is 10mm less than my contessas.

they fit comfortably over the disks, just not sure its the "look" I want.


that'd be a genuine Clubman GT wheel... don't give it away!


Did clubman gt wheels have 4 or 8 vents? This has 4!


oops, my mistake - boring generic clubman S wheel.... do you want another 8 of them?

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Silobin
 Post subject: Re: Steel wheels
PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:59 pm 
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You have a pm Simon :D
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gtogreen1969
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 7:13 pm 
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Silobin wrote:
Thanks guys, I'll have to keep my eyes open for some s wheels. (unicorn tears and hens teeth too while I'm at it)

Cheers,
Silas
Here are a few sets of S rims. $875 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/152683410858 or $500 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/south-is ... 1158105335
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Silobin
 Post subject: Re: Steel wheels
PostPosted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:02 pm 
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Found another "firsat", might need a saw though :roll:


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