11 replies to this topic

[minidude03]

what modifications will i need to make to get mini wheels on an austin metro

[THE STIG]

the offset is wrong meaning they will stick out to far

but other that should go straight on as long as A series engined metro

if it is a later metro stud pattern is differant

[minidude03]

does anyone know how much they would stick out

and would this mean the wheel bearings would wear out really quickly

wats the difference in offset between metro and mini wheels

Edited by minidude03, 04 April 2007 - 05:11 PM.

[minidude03]

anyone???

[mini93]

the metro and the mini PCD is different, the mini has a PCD of 4 inchs and i think metro has....3.75 inch PCD?? but not sure if thats all of them etc

as for the offset from the arches? that would depend where the wheel centre is in the wheel, depending which wheels

[WEBER45]

anyone???

Mini wheels look smart on a metro but it depends on the width, size and offset of the rim as to what mods are needed.

Edited by WEBER45, 07 April 2007 - 03:05 PM.

[Jammy]

the metro and the mini PCD is different, the mini has a PCD of 4 inchs and i think metro has....3.75 inch PCD?? but not sure if thats all of them etc

as for the offset from the arches? that would depend where the wheel centre is in the wheel, depending which wheels

As the Stig says, certain Metros use the same hubs as Minis, those Metros with an A series engine, so the 1 litres and 1.3s.

Moved to Technical, should get more of a response in there.

[minidude03]

basically i want to put 7x13 starmags or alleycats on an austin metro knightsbridge 1275 a series engined

[Retro_10s]

The only problem you may come across is that the larger, wider wheels may scrub the arches. And cutting metro arches pleasingly is not as easy as on minis.

[minivanman]

The only problem you may come across is that the larger, wider wheels may scrub the arches. And cutting metro arches pleasingly is not as easy as on minis.

It would be more pleasing to cut the metro up entirely and just save the engine

Edited by minivanman, 08 April 2007 - 03:01 PM.

[Dan]

Are we all forgetting about the alignment lugs on the Metro driving flange? Or are they only on MG Metro flanges?

It would be more pleasing to cut the metro up entirely and just save the engine

Edited by Dan, 08 April 2007 - 03:27 PM.

[Retro_10s]

Are we all forgetting about the alignment lugs on the Metro driving flange? Or are they only on MG Metro flanges?

Interesting point dan, I've only heard People mention the lugs on the MG flange, but i'm not sure whether or not that means they're not on the std 'tro flange or not. Easy enough to grind them off though if they are present.

Edited by Retro_10s, 08 April 2007 - 06:25 PM.