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    Wheels choices

    Hi all, I want to change my wheels from the original rs2000 4 spokes to minilite type wheels, first question is can you go to 8x13 size with standard axle and arches? And if so what tyre can you get away with? Thanks

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    Re: Wheels choices

    I fitted 7x15 comp ml to my mk1 and they rubbed badly with a standard back axle. I have since chnaged to a narrowed atlas and they fit nicely but i doubt even now i could fit 8x13. Eric on here managed it but his atlas is an inch shorter than mine again mk1 though. Depends how nicely you want it to sit.
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    Re: Wheels choices

    7 x 13 et0 with no bigger than 205 60's are your best bet on std arches, or there are some 195 50 13 and 45 tyre choices.

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    8's may fit on the back with narrowed axle but will look daft on the front.


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    Re: Wheels choices

    I seem to remember did burton power have an mk2 rs2000 with capri x pack rims on it (were they 8inch) and it looked like it was a jacked up SUV as they stuck out from the arches on both ends.

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    Re: Wheels choices

    This is with 7.5's-looks gash IMO...



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    Re: Wheels choices

    Nothing worse than a car with wheels that are too wide.

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