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[charlie]

I'm new to alloy wheels so any help would be appreciated. Would a set of Classic Mini 13" Compomotive Alloys -size 13 x 5.5 fit directly onto my 91 Cooper without having to do any bodywork mods,
thanx
charlie

[Retro_10s]

Unlikely.

probably need to cut out some arch for when the wheel is on full lock, and arches might be needed to cover the possible offset of the new wheels.

[Cartera619]

No the arches will need cutting at the front to allow full lock. Had this with a friend of mines mini.

you will probably need arches to cover the wheel to make them legal, this depends on the tyres you use.

eg. i have 165 60 12 tyres on my 12 x 5 wheels and i had to get larger arches. even though some 12x 5 fit without any arches at all.

Get w&P arches they look the badgers nadgers

[THE ANORAK]

yes you WILL need to cut the arches but in my opinion, don't fit them, they will look naff and spoil your handling.

is the cooper a carb or injection.

if it's a carb, check out the link below my signature.