9 replies to this topic

[shep_cobain]

To fit 13x8 wheels what do you need to do?

Or is it a case of they just fit fine and you need to get arches to suit?

[glyn]

depends what size tires they have on but you will need to trim the front wing and get suitable arches.

[minihewson]

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You will need to cut the front arches so you can get full steering lock. and i would probably advise you to beef the front end up. i have got 13x8 on mine and have stiffened up with heavy duty tie bars and bottom arms. hope this helps.

[Cooperman]

You will find that there are no tyres which will legally fit an 8" wide wheel for a road going Mini. You could get a slick racing tyre, but that would only be any good for track or hill-climbing use.

[glyn]

you can still get continental tyres that fit (all be it a tad stretched) but the dunlop sp 9000 are no longer made

[Cooperman]

you can still get continental tyres that fit (all be it a tad stretched) but the dunlop sp 9000 are no longer made

Would that be 185x40x13 or 195/35x13 as they are the only sizes which would fit and give correct (more or less) gearing. You should certainly not fit a 175 width onto an 8" wheel. In fact the maximum wheel width for a 185 tyre should be 7.5"
A 185 or 195 width on a Mini would not be very good at stopping or cornering in the wet.
This was all covered in a thread a month or so ago.

Edited by Cooperman, 05 April 2011 - 09:14 PM.

[Andywade]

dont fit 13x8's unless your going racing or its just for show - they ruin the handling knacker your wheel bearings and cause alot of bump /torque steer.

My 13x7.5's were bloody awful going to downgrade to 12 x 6's I think

[Cooperman]

dont fit 13x8's unless your going racing or its just for show - they ruin the handling knacker your wheel bearings and cause alot of bump /torque steer.

My 13x7.5's were bloody awful going to downgrade to 12 x 6's I think

They also create a lot of extra profile drag aerodynamically which knock a lot off your top and easy cruising speed and make the car use more petrol. Unsprung weight is also increased.
In fact, it's pretty much all a negative.
Widest wheels for good all round use are 6" with 165 tyres.

[glyn]

the dunlops are 194/45/13 same as the continentals. i believe a well known tyre company who still sell these size wheels use the 175's but i would say that was a stretch too far.

[Cooperman]

the dunlops are 194/45/13 same as the continentals. i believe a well known tyre company who still sell these size wheels use the 175's but i would say that was a stretch too far.

According to my wheel/tyre calculator, a 195 tyre can be fitted to an 8" wheel, but that is its maximum width.
a 175 should NEVER be fitted to an 8" wheel and it may be illegal to do so. It certainly wouldn't suit the tyre or car and would look a bit silly too.