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Do you think 13" alloys are too small??

Yes
7
41%
No
3
18%
Ok if got right profile
7
41%
 
Total votes: 17

Morrisminormo
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What do you think??

Post by Morrisminormo »

My car is sitting on 155x80R13 minilites, I don't think they look to small, I have read lots of negative things about 13" Alloys but these suit my standard 948cc old girl well.

What do you think? Please be honest, I can take criticism :D[frame]Image[/frame]
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PaulTubby
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Re: What do you think??

Post by PaulTubby »

well if you happy that's all that matters, only thing I feel re 13 inch is they don't fill the wheel arch fully, but if you drop the front one spline and the rear springs are used I not new then they look fine...
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Re: What do you think??

Post by Roni »

165/80x13 has very close to the same rolling diameter as the original tyres, 520x14. Also, not being low profile, they tend to handle road "irregularities" in a kinder fashion. On the down side, they are not as precise in their handling.
It is all a matter of personal driving style and choice. If you are happy, that is good.
The profile pic below shows 14", the 13" mags ( a really cheap auction find) are on the other vehicle that I haven't yet taken latest photos of.

lowride stepside
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Re: What do you think??

Post by lowride stepside »

I don't like minilites
slotmags and wide steels look good
speed not tweed
irmscher
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Re: What do you think??

Post by irmscher »

13,s are fine imho
simmitc
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Re: What do you think??

Post by simmitc »

I used to use 13 inch - tyres easier to obtain, slightly lower COG = better handling. However, I now prefer 14 inch which give slightly better ground clearance. However, there is not a right or wrong, it's what you want for your car.
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Re: What do you think??

Post by dp »

It's what you like first and foremost. OMO's Stance looks good in that picture, if you're happy that's what matters :D
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Morrisminormo
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Re: What do you think??

Post by Morrisminormo »

She does seem to sit ok on them, perhaps drop the front down a spline. I'll have to read up on how to do it mind.. 8)

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Re: What do you think??

Post by jagnut66 »

Hi,
As has been said, it's your car go with what you like.
Though, as the car hasn't been modded to death, I'd hang onto the original wheels in case a future purchaser wants the option of swapping back.
Or even sell it with originals refitted and sell the minilites separately (or hang onto them for another car).
Best wishes,
Mike.
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