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 New Brakes, New Wheels, New Arches, Need Help

 Created by: TexasMini
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Aug 6, 2018 07:38AM Jemal  
Aug 4, 2018 11:55AM TexasMini Edited: Aug 4, 2018 11:57AM 
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 Posted: Aug 6, 2018 07:38AM
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You won't find much variation in offset for 5 inch wide wheels!  It is almost impossible for what's left of Wood and Picket to "specify" what arches will fit what Mini with what wheels.  We are in the seventh decade of people modifying Minis, and much of what's been done doesn't fit!!

A few years ago, when I still worked here, I started this post and added all the relevant info I could find.  I've pulled it up many times, because it gives you an idea of what is possible!

https://www.minimania.com/msgThread/112670/1/1/Tire_Comparison__10__12__and_13_inch_tire_weights

And here is an article I wrote about fitting various wheels and tires... yes I WROTE IT, Even though "Rick B." takes credit for it!!  Call him and ask him about it!!

https://www.minimania.com/Classic_Mini_Tires

 Posted: Aug 4, 2018 11:55AM
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Hi everyone, new to the forum.

My wife and I bought a right hand drive 1974 Morris Mini 2 yrs ago. Body was solid, interior was wrecked. Slowly started working on it, then it got flooded by Hurricane Harvey. I saw this as an opportunity to start over and go full restomod. I want to replace the 998 cc with a 1275 cc. That means new brakes. I'm upgrading to the 8.4" disc in the front, and 1 inch spacers in the back.

I would like to use the 2.25" Wood and Pickett Fiberglass Arches. I'm having difficulty trying to figure out the appropriate wheel offset to achieve the desired look. I want to use 5 x 12 wheels and I'm going for this:

//www.woodandpickett.com/shop/classic-mini/wheels-and-arches/wheel-arches/365/

Wood and Pickett does not list the offset of their wheels though, and I can't seem to find it anywhere. They have not responded to emails.

Anyone got any ideas as to the offset, or pics of their cars with WP arches and 12" wheels?
Any other recommendations?