Jaseb Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 Nice one chaps, all sorted I think on the tyres minataurs or supalites then? I personally don't think I'd notice much difference weight wise so I guess it's down to aesthetics(obviously other half would now she's an expert after Curborough ladies day) I promise to stop asking questions after this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Blandin Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 Can anyone give a poor bloke stuck in Jersey the phone No for this George Polley chap, it sounds like I need to make a donation to his next holiday too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 Despite the fact that they may be a bit heavier (and the difference between the std versions of both - Supalite do a lighter weight version too - would be minimal) I'd probably go Minataurs. I've heard quite a few stories of Supalites not fitting - here on the back and also on the front if you have big brakes. Have a word with Polley and I'm certain they'll sort you out should they cause problems fit wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 the supalite problem was with offsets on the 8.5" wheels i thought? and the cover between ear and dedion tube can attack the balance weights if they're in the certain places. polley are here the number is 01354688111 although that might be the old one - check on the website. HOOPY CYCLE WINGS CUCUMBER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP Posted August 29, 2002 Author Share Posted August 29, 2002 Thanks for all the input guys, but I still haven't the info I need (or perhaps I'm just missing it). 6 x 13 KN Minators as supplied by Caterham, 18 or 23mm offset? Positive or negative? Can someone also define what is positive offset and what is negative - the reason I ask this is that information on the Compomotive site defines negative offset as the mounting face of the wheel is closer to the outside rim whereas the Superlite site defines it as the complete opposite. Also does ETxx (where xx is a number) mean positive or negative offset? I'm confused as again Compomotive list ET-xx as meaning positive offset ! I'm particularly interested as I have a set of Compomotive MLs that might be for sale and I want to be able to advertise them correctly! Thanks SteveP Edited by - SteveP on 29 Aug 2002 11:01:47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 i'd say ring george polley and get them to explain. they've always been supremely informative and useful to me... HOOPY CYCLE WINGS CUCUMBER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 You also have the option to 185/70s on the front and 205/60s on the rear. This keeps ride height virtually even. But as previously posted, will upset the balance unless you have, say, 160 bhp plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_r Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 my car as purchased has 185/70s on the front and 205/60s on the rear. your right this is positively not a good set up on a 1700 Supersprint!! Blatting around Bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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