Hello, I am looking to fit 4.5 x 10 minilite-type wheels to my 1986 Mini City that has S front hubs and rear spacers. One issue concerns how to ensure they will stay inside the bodywork (no arches) so any feedback on which make of rim actually achieves that (as they all claim to) and whether a few millimetres tolerance would normally be allowed by an MOT tester: it could otherwise be an expensive purchase...
Most images and cars I've actually seen in real life seem to protrude a little, both the rim, tread and tyre wall. I will be running 165s by the way, the car is 1330cc and intended for fast road use only.
The other issue is quality. A lot of stuff for the classic car market isn't of a great standard...and there seems to be a difference in warranty terms for structural problems, some offering a lifetime whereas others for only 12 months, which does not inspire confidence. Some suppliers state that the wheel has met various regulatory approvals, the material it's manufactured from etc...others very little. There is also a disparity in price between what appear to be broadly identical wheels of around 20%, and I'm not so sure you do get what you pay for these days.
Any advice on what to look for or some informed feedback on do's and don'ts, even down to specific brands would be appreciated, bearing in mind the intended use.
Cheers
Metrodave2020
) on a daily driven Mini through all weathers, quality control maybe improved and if youre not ploughing through salty winter roads maybe it wouldnt be an issue.
