Morris Minor Owners Club

going to put 5.5x14 alloy wheels on been told 185x60x14 tyres needed will I need spacers I was going to put 175x70x14 on any thoughts

Can't help on your wheel/ tyre query,other than to say that minilite wheels do fit Minors. I believe that you would need to inform your insurance company if you do this modification.

mike the milk wrote:going to put 5.5x14 alloy wheels on been told 185x60x14 tyres needed

Who has told you that 185x60x14 tyres are needed? I had 5.5 x 14 minilites on my previous Minor, with tyre size 165/71/14, and they fitted straight on. If you do a search here for minilite tyres you will see posts from others who have used 175x70x14 tyres with no problems.

I have 51/2 inch minilites from Bull Motif on my Minor and they are fitted with 185/60R14 tyres. They are the recommended tyre for that rim.
See link.
Bob
http://www.tyresizecalculator.com/chart ... size-chart

i got mine from bulll motiff ive got 185s fitted

but spacers were needed

And were your insurers ok about it?

The 185/60R14's with 51/2 inch minilites on my Minor do not have spacers fitted. They do not protrude outside the wings, have adequate clearence to the trunnions and do not increase the track front and rear by more than 25 mm. These 3 requirements must be met to comply with VSB 14 which is a modified vehicle guide here in Oz. After this the vehicle must be inspected by a RTA approved engineer and be presented along with his report to the vehicle inspection station before registration is allowed. I do not understand why dalebrignall had to fit spacers. Where are they fitted?
Bob

because the rub ob the trunions and yes my insurers are fine with it , im on agreesd value and have to send photos etc

sorry taken so long but thanks for all comments will try 175x70 to avoid spacers phoned bull motif and as comment they supply with 185x60 and may need spacers for trunnions my next decision is silver or anthracite I have an old English white traveller many thanks