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10inch Front & 12 inch Rears
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2024 10:12 pm
by Polarsilver
Cooper World "Cover Photo" November 2024 shows a good looking Surf Blue & Black car reg; BHV 330C on the Hills Ford 3 Shires Rally.."Mini Cup" This Car has 10inch Front Wheels & what look like 12 Inch Rear Wheels .. now asking what is gained by using different size in dia; wheels on the same car ?
Re: 10inch Front & 12 inch Rears
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2024 11:13 pm
by wantafaster1
No, 10 inch all round.
Re: 10inch Front & 12 inch Rears
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 12:54 am
by Tim
I've heard of the opposite being done with a 10" wheel Moke. 13" wheels on the front to get better cruising speed on long trips.
Tim
Re: 10inch Front & 12 inch Rears
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 1:52 am
by 850RS
In the mountain biking world we call that a Mullet.
Re: 10inch Front & 12 inch Rears
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 7:04 am
by Exminiman
850RS wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2024 1:52 am
In the mountain biking world we call that a Mullet.
Re: 10inch Front & 12 inch Rears
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 8:05 am
by roger mcnab
hi
that sounds a bit fishy
Re: 10inch Front & 12 inch Rears
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 11:24 am
by AndyPen
We used to run imp 12 inch wheels at the front on the rally car once we had cut the arches enough, always debated if it helped or hindered the handling though.
Re: 10inch Front & 12 inch Rears
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 6:36 pm
by Spider
When I did race, I found an advantage on most tracks by running 13's up front and 10's on the back, Yes, it looked odd, but was one item that always gave me a podium finish. The bigger front wheel allowed me to fit bigger brakes and wheels that allowed for better braking ability.
Tim wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2024 12:54 am
I've heard of the opposite being done with a 10" wheel Moke. 13" wheels on the front to get better cruising speed on long trips.
Tim
That was often done by farmers and the orchard people with Mini Mokes to gain better ground clearance, once the Mokes came along, it was what they'd been wanting all along.
Re: 10inch Front & 12 inch Rears
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 8:46 pm
by AndyPen
Spider wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2024 6:36 pm
When I did race, I found an advantage on most tracks by running 13's up front and 10's on the back, Yes, it looked odd, but was one item that always gave me a podium finish. The bigger front wheel allowed me to fit bigger brakes and wheels that allowed for better braking ability.
Tim wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2024 12:54 am
I've heard of the opposite being done with a 10" wheel Moke. 13" wheels on the front to get better cruising speed on long trips.
Tim
That was often done by farmers and the orchard people with Mini Mokes to gain better ground clearance, once the Mokes came along, it was what they'd been wanting all along.
Lovely old pic - thanks for sharing
Re: 10inch Front & 12 inch Rears
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 10:54 pm
by Tim
Spider wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2024 6:36 pm
That was often done by farmers and the orchard people with Mini Mokes to gain better ground clearance, once the Mokes came along, it was what they'd been wanting all along.
13" wheels on a Moke is a total no-brainer, but on a Mini they look like a kid wearing his Dad's shoes.
Tim