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Wide wheels
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:47 pm
by Shakey80
I currently have a set of Minator 13J wheels with pirelli p3000 tyres on my morris. I do not like the look of them, and would like something a bit more origional. However, I do not want to sacrifice the good handling of my current wheels!
Would there be a significant difference between my current wheels and the origionals? Ideally I would like a set of wide, but origional looking wheels. Is this worth it, and if so, does anyone know where I could get a set? I am relatively inexperianced with this kind of thing, so they would need to be something that can just be bolted on with minimal modification.
Cheers, Jake
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:06 am
by RogerRust
It depends on your set up. What engine do you have? If its a standard 1098 or 948 there is nothing wrong with the standard wheels with 145 tyres.
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:51 am
by Shakey80
Yes, its the standard 1098 setup. I guess i'll try and find some standard wheels, then. How much do you think my current ones are worth? They are in good condition, and the tyres have plenty of tread.
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:58 am
by aupickup
do you have any phots of them
i am looking for some diferent wheels so may be able to come to a csah plus agreement
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:21 pm
by Shakey80
I have some photos, but do not know how to post them up here! I will see if I can PM them to you.
The previous owner paid £200 for the wheels plus exchange for the origional ones. Since that, they have covered about 1000 miles.
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:09 pm
by aupickup
thank you
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:20 pm
by Shakey80
Hope this works!
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:02 pm
by bigginger
Once more edited to remove the spurious html which was appearing
Andrew
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:44 pm
by bmcecosse
They look great - why don't you like them ?
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:52 am
by Shakey80
They are really nice wheels, but I prefer the look of the origionals in this car. Just personal preference really!
If the origionals handle just as well as these, I don't really see the point in keeping them....
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:57 am
by Shakey80
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:49 pm
by bmcecosse
Originals will NOT handle anything like as well as these! They are much narrower - and the tyres available for the standard wheels are very basic and not exactly oozing grip!