Technical Minilite 'style' alloys
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Technical Minilite 'style' alloys
One or two people on here have run 6x14 and 7x13 and have lowered without problems but it depends on what offset they are, and if the centre bore is the right size (or bigger, and can be made up with a spigot ring).
Not these ones? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7j-x-13-minil...s_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item45f6b41b88
Good luck but I don't think they will fit if they are the ones you are after.
13"x7" isn't entirely impossible but tricky. Offset is crucial but you will still probably need to have the arches rolled, if not totally modified to avoid rubbing. The wheels on ebay are the right PCD and will fit in theory, but looking at the photos, they wont clear the caliper/hub and will need spacers.
I had a set of 13"x7" minilite replicas on a cinq once. They were much like the ones on ebay and required 25mm spacers on the rear and 30mm spacers on the front just to clear the calliper properly. Because of this, they stuck atleast an inch out of the arches so were totally illegal. Sold them within a few weeks of sitting in the garage unused.
Best bet, if you really want Minilite replicas, is to go to Compomotive and buy some ML alloys. They will make them in exactly the fitment you want. Not cheap though.
Good luck but I don't think they will fit if they are the ones you are after.
13"x7" isn't entirely impossible but tricky. Offset is crucial but you will still probably need to have the arches rolled, if not totally modified to avoid rubbing. The wheels on ebay are the right PCD and will fit in theory, but looking at the photos, they wont clear the caliper/hub and will need spacers.
I had a set of 13"x7" minilite replicas on a cinq once. They were much like the ones on ebay and required 25mm spacers on the rear and 30mm spacers on the front just to clear the calliper properly. Because of this, they stuck atleast an inch out of the arches so were totally illegal. Sold them within a few weeks of sitting in the garage unused.
Best bet, if you really want Minilite replicas, is to go to Compomotive and buy some ML alloys. They will make them in exactly the fitment you want. Not cheap though.
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See here, and my reply, and Whiley's reply, iirc his are 7j 13, or were at the time anyway, not sure if he is still running those ATS wheels.
^ Whiley's ATS Classics did rub. He just didn't like to admit it.
The Ebay ones will pretty much look like that, ie. MOT failure and fuzz magnet
The Ebay ones will pretty much look like that, ie. MOT failure and fuzz magnet
^ Whiley's ATS Classics did rub. He just didn't like to admit it.
The Ebay ones will pretty much look like that, ie. MOT failure and fuzz magnet
Ahh, hah, oh dear I've got those 6.5x14 Compomotives I was going to fit at some point.
re that pic - you forgot it also looks a bit ****e.
the compos will probably fit -- depends on the et (as does the handling).
I hate minilites on Centos -- at least 10 years out of sync with the car :bang:
I hate minilites on Centos -- at least 10 years out of sync with the car :bang:
not trying hard enough if at all
typing 'compomotive alloy wheels' into google brings loads of suppliers up including their own website which is posted above
Slightly harsh, I'm new to all this biz. How do I go about ordering them then? Its a pretty useless website...
Hit the 'buy online' button, and send them an enquiry.
Compomotive are the manufacturers so you may find your local dealer will help with yor enquiry.
Most wheels are made to order, particularly in 4x98, so be prepared to wait.
Cheers
D
There is Minilite themselves, Emmas dad just received his wheels which were made to order for his Clan Crusader in 5x13" front & 5.5x13" rears with different offsets which from order to being delivered in 2 weeks at under £400.
KN also do the Minatore Minilite type wheel.
KN also do the Minatore Minilite type wheel.
