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[imack]

I bought them from Minispares about 30 years ago, I'd always thought they were gp2 wide as they were wider than my original gp2 arches. But they don't seem to match any currently available gp2 wide arch.
The most similar style wise are the gp2 abingdon from abs motor sport but their measurements show them to be 1/2" narrower than mine.(mine are 2" rear and 2 1/2" front when fitted) Having said that I think mine come up wider when fitted to the car than they are laying on the bench as you have to try and flex them as you fit them to get them to follow the arch line.
My front arch trim lip doesn't flow round to the front panel as most gp2's do, the Abingdon arch is the only one I've found like this. The rear arch stops at the horizontal seam.

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Edited by imack, 06 July 2020 - 07:19 AM.

[new_zealandmini]

Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated.

[ultimax5]

Those 6" x 10" Minilites look awesome, imack!

Edited by ultimax5, 24 October 2023 - 02:33 AM.

[ultimax5]

I bought them from Minispares about 30 years ago, I'd always thought they were gp2 wide as they were wider than my original gp2 arches. But they don't seem to match any currently available gp2 wide arch.
The most similar style wise are the gp2 abingdon from abs motor sport but their measurements show them to be 1/2" narrower than mine.(mine are 2" rear and 2 1/2" front when fitted) Having said that I think mine come up wider when fitted to the car than they are laying on the bench as you have to try and flex them as you fit them to get them to follow the arch line.
My front arch trim lip doesn't flow round to the front panel as most gp2's do, the Abingdon arch is the only one I've found like this. The rear arch stops at the horizontal seam.

 

Hello imack, did you have to cut your wheel arch (on the body) in order to avoid the tyre from fouling against the body (beneath the Gp2 arches), especially when turning?

[imack]

Yes, the front arches and front panel are cut , but I'd cut them years ago to clear the 5x10 GB's I had previously. Most of the earlier extra width of the 6x10 minilites is inwards. The outer edges of both wheels is in about the same position.
4th picture is 5x10GB, last picture is 6x10 minilite.

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Edited by imack, 05 November 2023 - 08:03 AM.

[ultimax5]

Got it. Thanks very much for the explanation and pics!