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[sadam_lfc]

hi all

is it possible to change the 145 tyres on my 12x5 minilites to 165 width??

cheers

[chrisholland1983]

yup

[mini mark]

yes thats what i have got

[sadam_lfc]

yes thats what i have got

ok just that the tyre seems a bit wider than the wheel, like 30/40mm

[xrocketengineer]

Since the tyre size subject came up..... I have an unmounted new set of 165/70x12 Y372F Yokohamas that came as a freebie when I bought my "Japanese" Cooper in February. The attached pinned thread says that Falkens of that size will fit, but not a word about Yokohamas.

http://www.theminifo...?showtopic=8933

The tyres on the car (145/70x12) are showing some aging cracks, so they will need replacement soon.

The Yokohama tyres look kind of big, diameter wise, I am concerned with the fit around the rear radius arm and outer bracket. They measure about 21 and 1/4 inches in diameter.
Should I put them on or sell them? What do you all think?

Thanks,

Ivan

[mini mark]

i didnt no you colud get 165 70 12 they are normaly 60 profile mine rub a bit when tight cornering but you just need to put a small spacer on or you might get away with it.

[jaydee]

Since the tyre size subject came up..... I have an unmounted new set of 165/70x12 Y372F Yokohamas that came as a freebie when I bought my "Japanese" Cooper in February. The attached pinned thread says that Falkens of that size will fit, but not a word about Yokohamas.

http://www.theminifo...?showtopic=8933

They're not mentioned as are not a common tyre on minis.
They'll fit, probably require a bit of trimming on the front wing.