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[eric.sen]

I found that the genuine settings with only the 6mm Wheel spacers at the rear didn't fill at all the arches.

 

Who change them for widder Wheel spacers ?

 

Do you fit 3/8 (9.5mm) or 3/4 (19mm) Wheel spacers ?

 

Do you have photos of your Mini with spacers ?

 

Thanks

[Alice Dooper]

I thought they were supposed to be 10mm. Though I had to buy a pair for mine and they don't quite fill the arches out.

[eric.sen]

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   I thought they were supposed to be 10mm. Though I had to buy a pair for mine and they don't quite fill the arches out.

    

   So you change yours genuine spacers for 10mm ? Is that OK ?  But on your profile photo the wheels seems to fill the arches... or maybe you are 13X7 wheels

[THE ANORAK]

the spacers are not there to fill the arches, they are there to give internal clearance.

[ukcooper]

i binned the organal spacrts and fitted 3/4 with 78mm studs looks a lot better but if your drinining on the limets i would not do it for looks as it weaking the studs and since quality gone out the window in the mini world i would not trust hem. i no longer drive fast as i carnt .

 

i put some photos up by dinner tomorow dinner if it not raining,

 

13-6 wheels

Edited by ukcooper, 24 June 2017 - 10:43 PM.

[ukcooper]

gaps are a bit out as got a flat front tyre

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[eric.sen]

Thanks for your help
UKcooper

So I just need this kit :
http://www.minispare...assic/CW17.aspx

3/4 spacers + 78mm studs

[eric.sen]

Do you put spacers at the front ??

[ukcooper]

yes that's the kit

 

I did not put any on the front as it look ok'ish and did not want put the strain on them ..suppose you could put the back ones on and change the studs/spacers over just give it bit wider look, but then it mess up ya geometry?? 

[eric.sen]

Do i will have to do a new geometry if I change the rear wheel spacers ?

[Alice Dooper]

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  I thought they were supposed to be 10mm. Though I had to buy a pair for mine and they don't quite fill the arches out.
  
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  So you change yours genuine spacers for 10mm ? Is that OK ?  But on your profile photo the wheels seems to fill the arches... or maybe you are 13X7 wheels

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She had 13x7 wheels when we brought her home. They weren't in the best condition and were a bit heavy on the steering for me (I've a few muscle problems). We bumped into a previous owner at a show and sourced the ordinal rover 13x6 wheels of him. When we were refitting them, the original rover 10mm spacer wasn't there as it wasn't needed. We bought a pair of spacers and job done.

The Rover ones have holes spaced correctly for the wheel studs, aftermarket ones have oblong holes for universal fitment. I drilled and countersunk 2 holes in each to match up with the hub securing screws and a couple of stainless longer screws later all was good. Took a bit of careful measureing and a template.

The 13x7’s looked great and really filled out the arches aggressively. The 13x6 aren't just quite as mean but do the job well, look original and are a touch lighter at parking. The wee car was rebuilt for being enjoyed on the road. Took her to IMM, 6 hour road trip sessions were no problem (so far anyway!!)

[Steve220]

As there's parity in OE spacer width on this topic - it is a 6mm plate on the rear.

[Cooper99]

My rear sports pack spacers are 8 mm.

[Steve220]

My rear sports pack spacers are 8 mm.

Then you have aftermarket ones. Standard from the factory is 6mm.

[Carvell]

I'm pretty sure they were 8mm

http://www.somerford...ehSMIP34JWQbIR2