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[dazza78]

Just wanted to know if I will require and wheel arch or wing modifications to fit 6x12or 6x10 wheels on my 78 Clubman-I'm looking at getting Minilite type wheels if that helps.

Thanks in advance

[Tim1970]

General concensus is any wheel over 5 wide will need the front of the arch cutting.
Obviously depends on the offset of the wheel as to the amount that needs taking out.
Hope that helps.

[minimad01]

i got 10x6's an they dont rub at all

[dazza78]

General concensus is any wheel over 5 wide will need the front of the arch cutting.
Obviously depends on the offset of the wheel as to the amount that needs taking out.
Hope that helps.

Okay, thanks. I think I will need to do some more research as I really dont want to cut any metal.

[dazza78]

i got 10x6's an they dont rub at all

What wheels have you got and do you have any pictures?

Thanks,


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[captainjack15]

Depends on offset and tyre also.

Oh and suspension quality. Ie if it's pretty much *melonsed* then you'll need to cut them.

[Mr. Bridger]

Oh and suspension quality. Ie if it's pretty much *melonsed* then you'll need to cut them.

Adding to that, if you don't want to cut any metal then you could change your suspension cones for some adjustable ones (e.g. HiLos). If you do that you might be able to sit the body high enough to clear the wheels without it looking too strange.

[Bungle]

depends if you run disk or drums

[dazza78]

depends if you run disk or drums

I am changing from drums to discs, I would love to fit 10" wheels but I think the cost of the 10" disc conversion is going to be too much for my budget. I've seen a few Minis with 5x12 and 6x12" and they look pretty good, the cost of changing to 12" discs is more cost effective too.

[Rustic's missus]

i have just bought some 6x10 GB mini wheels to put on my sportspack, just got to change the disc and caliper and hopefully! Going by the pictures on here they will look awesome! Many people have done this conversion and im joining the list! Big up 10 inch wheels!

[dazza78]

i have just bought some 6x10 GB mini wheels to put on my sportspack, just got to change the disc and caliper and hopefully! Going by the pictures on here they will look awesome! Many people have done this conversion and im joining the list! Big up 10 inch wheels!

I love 10" wheels too, my last 69 Cooper S that I had in the late 80s had that set-up. But I currently have a low mileage 1978 Wood and Pickett and I dont want to cut any metal. I had planned to do an R1 conversion, but Im not going through with that now.

[minimad01]

its sitting abit high because its got new cones an rubbers so it still needs to settle as they say but these are 10x6's an they dont rub at all
oo an can anyone advice me on some wide arches because i dont know what ones to go for (im thinking about group 2 race)?? what do you think

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[dazza78]

its sitting abit high because its got new cones an rubbers so it still needs to settle as they say but these are 10x6's an they dont rub at all
oo an can anyone advice me on some wide arches because i dont know what ones to go for (im thinking about group 2 race)?? what do you think

10"s look so good!

[minimad01]

its sitting abit high because its got new cones an rubbers so it still needs to settle as they say but these are 10x6's an they dont rub at all
oo an can anyone advice me on some wide arches because i dont know what ones to go for (im thinking about group 2 race)?? what do you think

10"s look so good!

cant wait to get him painted next month just undergone nearli a full rebuild new a panels ,scuttle,floors,sill,boot floor all the usual brand new rear subframe an set up reconed the engine so now itsa just paint an its booked in for next month ill post some pictures when its painted it will look 10 times better then
me love 10 inch wheels i wanted a set of wellers but couldnt find none at the time so i got these