Best looking Minilite replicas

[graham in aus]

I'm cosidering buying some new wheels and tyres, maybe Rosepetals, but I also love the original look of the 'Mag Minilites' They would be for a road going S to fit without arches.

Are the best (closest) replicas still the Mini Spares 'MiniLife' ones (C-21A1986) ?

I think that's what Tim has on here?


Would these be 4.5 x 10 (FIA), I don't think there is a 5 x10 that would fit without arches?

Any opinions are welcome!

[guru_1071]

they are the minispares minilifes.

they are the closest looking wheel to the proper 1960's minilights - its quite common for people to claim that they have genuine 'mags' fitted when they are in fact, the mini spares ones!

they are 4.5" wide and dont stick out the arches

most alloy 4 pots will fit under them as well.

a very good (and cheap) wheel that comes with stainless sleeve nuts

[1071 S]

Graham,send me a message and I'll respond with pics of a genuine 60s Techdel Minilite and the modern version.... and one of the 4.5 FIA version on my Trav.

Ian.donaldatdefence.gov.au

Cheers, Ian

[steve1071]

Minispares ones are by far the best, most accurate. Get plenty of brake dust and crap on them and they'll pass for mag's!

[graham in aus]

Thanks guys!

Just as I thought, this Forum is the best and so quick too!

Guru, looks like you'll have a sale! I've E mailed you at work, I'll follow up tomorrow.

Ian E-Mail sent.

Oh and thanks too to Tim Harber for his E-Mail too.

Excellent!

[sandman]

How does these compare to the Minilites from Tech-del (i.e the modern version)?

[1071 S]

The main problem with the modern TechDels is the "Minilite" and size cast into the face of the wheel. I was also a little disappointed by the brassy silver colour (is that a contradiction in terms) they paint them. But I suppose that is easily remedied.. And maybe the marking could be ground off before the refinishing.

I can't help but think that the guy who made the moulds had a stash of originals that he didn't want to devalue

Cheers, Ian

[mk1]

I can't help but think that the guy who made the moulds had a stash of originals that he didn't want to devalue

Couldn't agree more.

[steady eddie]

The main problem with the modern TechDels is the "Minilite" and size cast into the face of the wheel. Ian

Not a problem, you can order them direct from Minilite without the cast in lettering, we did, as you would expect it costs a little more! The quality of finish on our gold colour Minilites is very good. The Minilite wheel nuts are the same as the original. We have a set of each but neither the Minilifes or the Minilites appear to give the correct front track width (without machining the hubs) as per the Homologation papers hence the reason why most appendix K racers run the Rosepetals. The Minilifes cost less so it seems like the best bet for a road car.

regards

Steady Eddie

[graham in aus]

Whoo Hoo! I got Parcels!

Awesome service, I can't recommend Mini Spares North and The Guru's assistance enough!

Thanks again Rich!!

[mk1]

That was QUICK!

[graham in aus]

Less than seven days from a brief chat with Rich to arriving at my work!

Awesome!

The world is getting smaller!