paul abrahams Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I am currently running on 14 x 6 inch minilites, and want to put some 14 x 7 or 14 x 8 wheels / tyres on the rear. Can anyone tell me where I can get minilite style wheels in 14 inch Plenty of places for 13 x 8 inch wheels but I want to stick to 14 Also what will be the best tyre profile to put on bearing in mind I don't want to lose any height off the car, currently on 185 x 60 x 14 Toyo R888's TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILL FLY Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 George Polley do Minilites but they dont seem to be on their new (srap) website. Give them a ring. What you need to decide first is which tyres you want to fit and then get the right size wheels. If you go to 205 or 225 you'll have bigger diameter wheels unless you go to 55 and 50 profiles respectively, so make sure what tyre sizes you can get. A small increase in tyre diameter isnt a problem, apart from what size spare you carry (if any) mixing tyre sizes on the rear axle is a BAD thing Toyo R888s come in both 205/55 and 225/50 but make sure you get the right wheel offset so the wheels and tyres dont foul the chassis on the inside and the wheel arch on the outside. Depending where you live either Camskill or Bracknell Tyre are the cheapest. See willfly.net for more info. If you don't spin you ain't trying Happiness is knowing you have just a tad too much power DVA 1.8K R370 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Beeny Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 . Edited by - Sarah Beeny on 13 Jun 2008 09:03:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 *nono* not another set paul Bracknell tyres *thumbup* 01344-411323 Camskill *thumbup* 01946-518202 Mark R400 MW 203 bhp of pure fun Webshots here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul abrahams Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 SSSSHHHH, not too loud 😬 You'll wake up the rabbit I had a good chat with Russell at Minilite, top man It seems that no one actually makes minilite style 14 inch wheels in 7 or 8 inch width. The only option I may have is to go for 3 piece split rims, which are mega money Mike Barmby's I suppose could be an option as I don't want the modern Caterham 8 spoke wheels. Any other thoughts for alternatives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Image 3 piece 🥰 but they're £250 each IIRC ☹️ luckily I got 2 sets when I bought my car 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul abrahams Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 They're the ones Peter Lovely but pricey :love Great website too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Polisher Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Paul, I was on 14x6 all round untill I destroyed two wheels. I now run 14x6 with 185/60/14 on the front and 13x7 with 205/60/13 on the rear all shod with R888's. The diameters are the same, the rears fill the arches and the ride quality and handling are spot on. Certainly worth considering. Dave H. Mad about S77ENS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul abrahams Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 Dave thanks for that, hadn't considered that option, but it could be a good and relatively cheap solution. Do it look ok with the different wheel sizes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Polisher Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 No one ever notices untill I tell them *smile*and they lookjust fine. It is the only simple way of going wider at the back but keeping equal rolling diameters. Dave H. Mad about S77ENS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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