1963 Mini Cooper....

[exkay]

Hi folks,

I have a 1963 Mini Cooper, and i want to put a set of Minilites on it.
Can anyone tell me the maximum size wheels and tyres i can put on it without altering any bodywork ?
Appreciate also if anyone new of the best supplier of Minilites.
Many thanks
Billy.

[robminiman]

12s can be fitted but id say only put 10s on as they are the best

[guru_1071]

4.5 x 10 are the widest you can fit without fitting arches, and they will take a 165 tyre without any issues with the tyres poking out the body work.

if your wanting the classic 1960's looking wheel, then the minispares 'minilife' are the only ones to go for as they are cast to look period with the chunky cast rim.

the modern minilights made now by minilights are 1970's rather then 60's so have the wrong shaped spokes and writing cast into the outer face. the nuts are also chrome and very poor quality

if your wanting to go with the cooper s steel wheel look, minisport sell a very nice alloy copy thats cheap and pretty good (not to be confused with those type with the huge built in spacer to go over late 8.4" brakes)- they also do a more expensive steel version thats not as nice, neither are a bang on copy, but the alloys are pretty close - ive got a set that i occasionaly use on my racer

no 5 x 10 wheel will fit without arches

[exkay]

Really appreciate your help, thanks for that.
So 4.5 x 10 is what i`ll get then,are they genuine miniltes that they do, or copies ? and you say minispares do them, where abouts are they ? i guess they have a website.
Thanks once again,
Billy.

[MinBin]

i'd say 10x5s you dont really want to go any bigger... 13s kill 50% of your acceleration anyway!