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Post by miniowner on Mar 30, 2009 20:08:07 GMT 1
hey everyone, any1 got any ideas were to get some 12" tyers for my 12" mini lits ??
thanx:D
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Post by taffy1967 on Mar 30, 2009 20:11:50 GMT 1
What, standard Rover O/E Minilite style alloys, or will any 12" Minilites do? I know the original Minilite company still exists, but many claim that the Minilife wheels look more like the Minilite alloys of old, than the ones that Minilite produce today!  |
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Post by miniowner on Mar 30, 2009 20:27:58 GMT 1
i meant to say 12" tyers for my 12" mini lits haha
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Post by taffy1967 on Mar 30, 2009 20:32:42 GMT 1
I dunno, there's always one isn't there?  ;D Anyway most good tyre fitters can order a set of nice 12" tyres for you (just keep away from places like Kwik Fit or ATS though). The best type are 165/60x12 either Yokohama or Falcon. Yokohama are generally recommended as being the best, but Falcon are a bit cheaper and I have a set of their new asymmetric type tyres fitted to my Mini. Their a vast improvement over the old directional type, both in the wet and dry, so the choice is yours. Although you may need to fit thin 5" spacers and possibly longer wheel studs on the rear to prevent any rubbing? Otherwise 145/70x12 are the standard type of tyre and their really not so good, especially the budget brands. |
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Post by dai9fxey on Mar 30, 2009 20:35:49 GMT 1
Probably the best thing to do is get some quotes from suppliers in your area.
The prices quoted from Mini sport and the like may sound cheaper, but by the time you add on postage and fitting locally the tyres start to get expensive.
And, if you have a problem with the tyres it's far easier to get them fixed with a local dealer, probably under warranty etc.
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Post by miniowner on Mar 30, 2009 20:50:44 GMT 1
ye thanx  i will look about 1st i dont need them ergent but will do soon tho thanx |
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Post by coedy on Mar 30, 2009 21:11:45 GMT 1
The directional Falcon tyres are AWFUL....
that is all...
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Post by Phil J on Mar 30, 2009 21:14:10 GMT 1
Agree with the above! they are scary in the wet  |
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Post by coedy on Mar 30, 2009 21:28:00 GMT 1
you don't drive down the M4 in the wet....you skim.....
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Post by miniowner on Mar 30, 2009 21:37:20 GMT 1
haha ok i will not go there then |
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Post by taffy1967 on Apr 4, 2009 20:28:44 GMT 1
The directional Falcon tyres are AWFUL.... that is all... The new type asymmetrical Falcons are great though.  |
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Post by coedy on Apr 4, 2009 21:11:29 GMT 1
I have heard that before and as soon as it comes time to change my rears im switching to them ;D |
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Post by exuptoy on Apr 10, 2009 18:39:18 GMT 1
I got a full set of like new 145/12's on advantage steel rims. Do the lot for £50 if your interested.
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Post by taffy1967 on Apr 10, 2009 22:38:49 GMT 1
145's  |
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