All,
I have been pouring through the forums to try and find the best answer for this as i'm now at the point where i need to make a choice. I have a 1998 mini Mpi on 12" wheels and i want to change the wheels now while i'm doing a restoration and keep the rover ones stored away. I have the following options but whist i understand the lower the ofset to zero means that the wheels stick out more (the original ones had an offset of 34) and minus obviously sticks out even more, i have no idea how that translates to what i want. I can get the following wheel and tyre combinations:
Option 1 - Superlite 5 x 12 Alloys with Yoko A539 Tyres = ET14
Option 2 - Superlite 5.5 x 12 Alloys with Yoko A539 Tyres = ET10
Option 3 - Minator 5 x 10 Alloys with A008 Tyres = ET19
Option 4 - Minator 6 x 10 Alloys with A008 tyres = ET06
Option 5 - Supalite 6 x 10 Alloys with A008 Tyres = ET-03
What i want is the best handling and performing car on the best rim size that fills the arches without fouling that can handle a blend of twisty roads and motorway miles when being driven.
I also want the car to be the softest it can and give the most comfort.
I understand that 10's will require a change in disc size and i'm not bothered about the cost especially, i want the car to spot on.
Can anyone help me find the best option for each wheel size - i also don't want to use spacers to fill the arches.
Many Thanks.