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[germini30]

I'm going to fit 10 inch wheels to my 1989 mini 30, I know I need to get the conversion kit for the brakes first.
Regarding the wheel, I'm looking at JBW minilight in the 5x10 offset 12.
My car currently has 5 x 12s with offset of 14, so the JBW wheels will sit out 2mm further.
I have group 2 arches, narrow type, and the front wheels sit nicely under the arches but the rears could do with sitting out a bit more, in my opinion.
I don't want 6 x 10 as they'll stick out loads.
Can I fit the 5x10 and use say a 8-10mm spacer on the rears if I like or is that not a good option?
Any feedback is appreciated.

[nicklouse]

I would be more concerned about what tyres you plan to use as that will give the same result whatever rim you use.

[germini30]

165 70 10 yoko

[nicklouse]

Put your specs into this https://www.willtheyfit.com/ and compare.

 

5 or 6s will have the same result on the 10s, Just a slight difference in sidewall shape.

[germini30]

The 6 x 10 wheel has an offset of minus 7. They'd stick out 33mm more than my current wheels

[mab01uk]

8-10mm thick spacers on the rear are not a problem as long as you also fit suitable length longer studs where required. Probably best to buy and fit the 5 x 10 wheels/tyres you want and once they are on the car you can decide exactly what the nearest thickness of available spacers will achieve your desired look.

 

Minispares Spacers /studs:-

https://www.minispar...31/3101/310104/

 

 

 

 

 

[germini30]

Yes probably the best approach.
My current 5x12 with 14 offset the 165 60 12 tyred sit just proud of my front group 2 arches, rears are just inside. If I go for 5 x10 with 12 or 14 offset they'll sit around the same I guess