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[rich_959]

As per title really.

 

Car is a late model (MPI) with Cooper S front disc conversion. Currently on S offset Minilite replicas, but fancy a set of Rosepetals to mix things up a bit. I've seen pictures of them fitting on early cars with no arch extensions, but don't know if the originals are the same offset as these ones that JBW sell.... link below.

 

http://www.johnbrown...rose-petal.html

 

Cheers!

Rich.

 

 

[GreaseMonkey]

They definitely should do at 4.5" wide, they're supposed to be the correct offset to not need arches. 

 

Just to add, the minispares version, even though a lot more expensive, are better in quality. 

Edited by GreaseMonkey, 20 September 2018 - 02:44 PM.

[Cooperman]

You won't need arch extensions with those wheels.

[rich_959]

Cheers grease monkey & cooperman. Those in my link say 4.75" so a bit wider (and +40 offset) so wasn't sure how they'd sit.

 

I'll check out the minispares version too - didn't realise they did them. Thanks again.

[gazza82]

Those in my link say 4.75" so a bit wider (and +40 offset) so wasn't sure how they'd sit.

 

 

Sounds like someone at JBW can't measure a rim correctly!

[rich_959]

Minispares says 4.75" too. And that a spacer is supplied/required to clear disc and caliper (or modification to disc and caliper without the spacer). So sounds like they are a little wider - presumably inboard with the offset? So less of an arch coverage issue and more of an internal clearance one?

 

Don't really want the spacers or the modifications so I'll probably just paint a set of S offset minilites matt black for a similar look!

[GreaseMonkey]

Strange, I seem to remember them being advertised as x4.5 before?! They are designed to fit without arch extensions though, so I'm confident you will be fine. The spacer is to clear the disc setup.