14 replies to this topic

[krafty]

How much work has to be done to go from 12's to 10 inch wheels?
please help thanks krafty!

[Jammy]

Not meaning to sound rude, but as much work as a search would take!

[krafty]

Ok iv read the only other post on this. i get the brake conversion bit i just need someone to confirm wether theres anything else i need to do and if so what is it?

[Big_Adam]

why would you want bigger wheels. i think the 10inch steel wheels look a hell of alot nicer.

too many minilite rimmed minis about for my liking.

[DannyTip]

I think you read the post wrong adam he wants to go from 12 inch wheels TO 10 inch

[krafty]

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[bananaman]

If you already have 8.4" disks on your Mini then it's just a case of swapping the discs and calipers over, then get the system checked out.

Then it's a case of sorting out your speedo as it will read wrong, about 10 to 15% over if I remember right.

Has anyone tried the new 10" wheels from Minispeed yet, they fit over the 8.4" disks with no mods.

Tony

[krafty]

thanks

[Sprocket]

Has anyone tried the new 10" wheels from Minispeed yet, they fit over the 8.4" disks with no mods.

Tony

The offset looks pants to me, i think thats how they manage to get them to fit over the 8.4s

thanks

Are you fitting these wheels to the 77 car? Does it have 8.4 discs fitted? that car originaly would have had drums all round?

Edited by Mini Sprocket, 19 August 2006 - 08:04 PM.

[krafty]

sorry should have said im trying to sell the 77 850 iv just bought a 96 n reg sprite.

[Dan]

Ok iv read the only other post on this

Oh there's a lot more than 1, this is very commonly asked.

In your case all you need is new callipers and discs. The best option would be normal discs turned down to 7.9" and alloy callipers to suit from Mini Sport, Mini Spares or KAD. If you go for Cooper S callipers and discs then you will also need to change the drive flanges and hope that your hub uprights are compatible with them.

Oh yeah and I've been to Mini Speed (and survived) and seen these steel look alloys. They have enormous spacers built into them, didn't have a rule with me but it looks to be about 1 1/4". Offset = massive as Sprocket says. With the 1" increase in track from the disc setup as well these will probably be almost completely outside the bodywork.

[krafty]

thanks for the advice im a bit more clued up now.

[Sprocket]

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Edited by Mini Sprocket, 21 August 2006 - 11:25 PM.

[Big_Adam]

I think you read the post wrong adam he wants to go from 12 inch wheels TO 10 inch

d'oh, sorry krafty.

[bananaman]

Cheers Sprocket and Dan,
Just had a peek at the link to the 10" alloys, they do have a horrendous offset dont they. Wonder how bad the bump steer is?
Tony