Standard or RSP Alloy Wheels

Jun 20, 2006 3 Replies

Hi All,



I have original RSP Roverlite alloy wheels on my mini, currently fitted with



145-70-r12 tyres. These are terrible tyres and are due for replacement. I heard years ago that you can fit 155 or 165 tyres to them but I forget the full details now.

Can anyone suggest what to put on the wheels? experiences, should I be aware of any problems using other sized tyres? And what about the wall height, do I stick with a wall of 70% on a 165 or should I drop it down to 60?



Thanks in advance again


If you want to keep your 12's then I'd suggest going over to 165/70 R12 sized tyres.

The Yoko A539 are an excellent tyre

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but do wear quickly if you have a lead foot. Dry grip is awsome wet not really so special. These tyre's are on run-out I believe and once they're out of stock - no more!!! My 1st choice.

The Falkens are a very good all round tyre and can cope with trackdays no probs but not as grippy as yoko. Best for an everyday car as they last quite well.

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. Both these tyres will fit the std rover alloys or steels no problem.

Chris

evening DJ, For new tyres you should go for 165/60/12 for your rims.

124 70s are too thin and balloon like. these will sort you out good and proper. expect to pay £30 per tyre for Falken. i had these on my mayfair and they were good, - not the best mind, but great for the price. Remember to budget for fitting cost and balancing. Some people dont bother balancing rear wheels as there is no real need - until you start swapping front to back for tyre wear. i have all my wheels balanced for this reason.

HTH RS

DJ - $ is a little confusing - he says go for 165/70 but then links to

165/60s, i rekon he does mean go for 165 60s.

The Yokos $ suggests are brilliant, but as you can see they are pricey. You can get the Falkens a little cheaper from huddersfield mini spares

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i dont know about postage etc. RS

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