Minilite Wheels

1. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

   #1 3rd January 2011, 22:37

   Just a quick question, would I be able to fit a set of 6x13's to the front. And then 8x13's to the rear? They also have 7x13's, but the difference wouldn't be as noticable, would it??
   
   Any way, 6" front, 8" rear. What would be the pros and cons of this setup?
   Also, just to clarify. They are Ford fitment, I believe, so 20mm spacers needed too?
   
   Thanks. Kyle.
2. Dave_P Established Member Joined: Dec 2010 Aberdeen Posts: 2129 Race: 106 Rallye 16v. Road: Mercedes Vito 120 CDI

   #2 3rd January 2011, 22:39

   Prob rwd ford fitment so no specers req.
   
   I'd steer clear personally.
3. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

   #3 3rd January 2011, 22:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Dave_P Prob rwd ford fitment so no specers req. I'd steer clear personally.

   I shall post up the link, saw them on eBay. Just looking for near future options.
   
   How comes you reckon to steer clear Dave?
4. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

   #4 3rd January 2011, 22:45

   Love the wheels just not on a saxo.
   Leave them to the old skool rwd escorts and proper mini
5. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

   #5 3rd January 2011, 22:49

   Yeah these wheels are said to be escort rally spec.
   
   The link, sorry for long link, but I'm on my phone so can't 'hyper-link'.
   
   http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewItem...%3Doff&sflag=1
6. Kyle_G Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Corby Posts: 255 Mk2 saxo vtr

   #6 3rd January 2011, 22:55

   depends what tyre size your gunna have aswell, low profie/stretched tyres mean you'll get quick acceleration but strain the engine on motorways
7. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

   #7 3rd January 2011, 23:06

   I don't do any motorway driving :-)
   So I'm good to go ahead with these, lol. Just need the fitment clarrified, either bolt straight on, hub adaptors or spacers.
8. jakeyboi Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Coalville, Leicestershire Posts: 1000 mk6 fiesta

   #8 3rd January 2011, 23:09

   they will fit , you may need spacers for them to clear the brakes tho
9. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

   #9 3rd January 2011, 23:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jakeyboi they will fit , you may need spacers for them to clear the brakes tho

   I've just checked your thread out. You needed spacers on yours for that reason too? And how low is it if you don't mind me asking, as I'd have to go real low with 13's wouldn't I, lol.
10. crabzy Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Leyland Posts: 1998 have to find out ;)

    #10 3rd January 2011, 23:28

    i think vts fisher as some on his car you be better speaking to him

    1 user thanked this post: K1zza
11. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #11 3rd January 2011, 23:37

    you need to go reallllyyy low to pull off 13's. they look good, but not as good if your not literally touching the ground. i was going to buy a 106 with 13's but if i did i would've had to go for 14's as i dont think it wouldve got up my driveway lol as far as i remember it was lowered 120mm on the rear and 100mm on the front on custom coilovers and the wheels sat in the arch perfectly. Just the sill was almost on the floor lol
12. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

    #12 3rd January 2011, 23:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LSOfreak you need to go reallllyyy low to pull off 13's. they look good, but not as good if your not literally touching the ground. i was going to buy a 106 with 13's but if i did i would've had to go for 14's as i dont think it wouldve got up my driveway lol as far as i remember it was lowered 120mm on the rear and 100mm on the front on custom coilovers and the wheels sat in the arch perfectly. Just the sill was almost on the floor lol

    Blimey, that is low, lol. The only other size they seem to have are 15's. Maybe too big?
13. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

    #13 3rd January 2011, 23:39

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by crabzy i think vts fisher as some on his car you be better speaking to him

    Crabzy, I've used the search button and can not find anyone by that username.
14. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

    #14 3rd January 2011, 23:40

    EDIT: found him. Thank you.
15. crabzy Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Leyland Posts: 1998 have to find out ;)

    #15 3rd January 2011, 23:53

    
    Fisher vts.
16. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

    #16 4th January 2011, 00:10

    The rear looks a little strange with such small rims on. But I just love the overall look.
    
    Thanks again Crabzy.
17. Squeak_ Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 suffolk Posts: 811 (2000) black VTR

    #17 4th January 2011, 00:20

    look at his progress thread, the car is MINT !
18. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

    #18 4th January 2011, 00:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Squeak_ look at his progress thread, the car is MINT !

    Yeah, I just spent the last half hour checking his thread. Amazing!
19. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #19 4th January 2011, 00:42

    lol Got your pm fella. wish you luck but as someone stated above you have to really go low to pull them off and with the dirty hump at the end of my street i could not go any lower than that 75mm rear and 60mm front.
    The car is undering a huge project at the minute and the plan is to have hydros fitted so i can go as low as i want at a push of a button and not worry about humps
20. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #20 4th January 2011, 00:43

    must be hell to drive with a speedbumps. Probably one of my faves on the site tbh. the wheel bolts ruin it though, they look very halfords-ish
21. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #21 4th January 2011, 00:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LSOfreak must be hell to drive with a speedbumps. Probably one of my faves on the site tbh. the wheel bolts ruin it though, they look very halfords-ish

    lol yeh they are all getting changed aswell lol i just got bord one evning lol
22. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

    #22 4th January 2011, 13:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FisherVTS lol Got your pm fella. wish you luck but as someone stated above you have to really go low to pull them off and with the dirty hump at the end of my street i could not go any lower than that 75mm rear and 60mm front. The car is undering a huge project at the minute and the plan is to have hydros fitted so i can go as low as i want at a push of a button and not worry about humps

    There are 15's available, but I'm not too sure how good these wheels will look bigger. Plus it would help with the lowering situation, lol.
    
    I'm keeping a close eye on your progress ;-). Looks amazing!
23. Dave_P Established Member Joined: Dec 2010 Aberdeen Posts: 2129 Race: 106 Rallye 16v. Road: Mercedes Vito 120 CDI

    #23 4th January 2011, 17:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by K1zza How comes you reckon to steer clear Dave?

    They look fine on old mini's & old escorts etc but dont suit modern cars IMO.
24. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

    #24 4th January 2011, 17:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dave_P They look fine on old mini's & old escorts etc but dont suit modern cars IMO.

    That's fair enough. Thought you may have meant mechanically wise to steer clear.
25. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #25 6th January 2011, 12:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LSOfreak must be hell to drive with a speedbumps. Probably one of my faves on the site tbh. the wheel bolts ruin it though, they look very halfords-ish

    halfords-ish lol like it!
26. Joe Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Hereford Posts: 238 Indigo Blue s2 Rallye

    #26 6th January 2011, 12:37

    i always thought that ford fitment had a smaller size center bore so you would need spacers, or get the center bore widened but i may be wrong