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13” Minilite wheels, but which tyres?
petroldiaries - 1/4/18 at 08:33 AM

Morning all
I've bought some 13” minilite wheels for the westi, all have good tyres but are 175/70R13s. From a handling point of view is it worth swapping for a 185/70R13, or even wider 205/60r13 to put more rubber on the ground? The car used 13" wolfrace alloys with 185/60R13 tyres previoulsy, so I'm guessing that may have been for good reason. I'd appreciate any tips from you guys.

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https://youtu.be/6nHKhV_sD2k

Thanks in advance
JK

[Edited on 1/4/18 by petroldiaries]

CosKev3 - 1/4/18 at 09:24 AM

How wide are the minilights?

Also you need to remember the different tyres will alter the speedo reading,'will they fit.com' is a great website to work out how the wheels will sit in your arches and it also gives you speedo difference and ride height difference

I would say with your XE power the minimum tyre size wants to be a 185/60.
Quite a popular set up on Westfields is 185/60 on the front and 205/60 on the rear,but you need a minimum wheel width of 6 inch to use a 205/60

pekwah1 - 1/4/18 at 11:51 AM

I’m using 185/60/13 all round on mine with the new R888R tyres, very happy with it so far and still gives me a bit of rear end play when I want it.
That’s on a striker with a 130hp zetec

petroldiaries - 1/4/18 at 12:59 PM

Great advice guys, will they fit is a great site. Thanks

The wheels I've bought are defo wider than 6" so I've got some good options.

Cheers
JK

mark chandler - 1/4/18 at 05:49 PM

7" = 205/60/13

As you had 175/70/13 before they must have been stretched to fit, I suspect you have 6" rims so have a look on the back for sizing.

CosKev3 - 1/4/18 at 06:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
7" = 205/60/13

As you had 175/70/13 before they must have been stretched to fit, I suspect you have 6" rims so have a look on the back for sizing.


7 inch is the ideal choice for a 205,but they are fine on a 6 inch rim which is the minimum width rim recommended

snapper - 2/4/18 at 10:07 AM

I bought some 6 x13 minilites and had a set of 185 & 205 R888’s the 205’s look a bit wide with the sidewalks sloping in to the rim

petroldiaries - 8/4/18 at 01:59 PM

Cheers for the tips guys, any recommendation on tyre make. Is there a preferred choice, Yokohama were mentioned as a good choice but interested in any recommendations?

ian locostzx9rc2 - 8/4/18 at 05:10 PM

Nankang ns2r are a great road and track tyre for the money

petroldiaries - 8/4/18 at 09:01 PM

Cheers mate!!!

[Edited on 9/4/18 by petroldiaries]