They're 2 different looks, just pick which one your after.

The stock look of the 12's, or the slightly modified look of the 13's.

In my opinion, if it's stock looking, keep it stock, and if you're after the modified look, modify it. If it were me, I'd be finding some nice period alloys and sticking on 13's, that way you've also got some room for any future brake upgrades too.

Maybe 13x10s for the rear
13x8.5s for the front ........ :p

Guys I found that most places that I would ring up saying they have it in 'stock' actually wouldnt. A quick google search gave me the same results, 'in stock' but not actually in stock for last few years.

I had a mechanic mate of mine from brisbane try chase me 175/60r13s and come up with 3 different brands. Maxxis $78 ea, Achilles $88 ea and Nankangs $105 ea.

I ended up choosing Achilles. But when my mate went to order them they said they have none left and they are discontinued. So i went with Nankangs but then same thing happened, none in stock. Then i went with the Maxxis ones but long story short I ended up having to pay $108 each instead of $78!

Not just that, I wanted 5 but they only had 4!

Maybe just my bad luck but i know that lower profiles for 13s are running thin.

I had no problems get 205/80 (or something close like that)

But that looked like I was ready to go offroad


Matt

I just recently bought some 175/50/13 Yokohamas for about $170 each. They're a bit more expensive, but they're a better tyre. Minisport still stocks a few options for 12" and 13"

http://minisport.com.au/magsawheelsatyres-accessories

In all honesty searching online in aus for stock Is a waste of time.
You need to work out wheel offset and tyre profiles.
I found some lower profile tyres actually have actually larger side wall that may foul on the pearch. It differers from brand to brand of tyres actually and their cconstruction

Don't tale this site as gospel but it helps


http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php? ... h2=6.5&offset2=30#content

mini sized 175/50x13 tyres not only look ridiculous on 1200s, but you'll be doing 4100rpm at 100km/h and 4500rpm at 110km/h!!! Screw that!
205/60 is a much better size and still available from Nankang, Sumitomo, Federal here in Aus. The Federal 595 is a very grippy tyre. You can fit them on the back of 1200s with the right wheels and a bit of liping and massaging. The front would take a bit more work, or just use a 175/70 if you want the same OD (again thery're still available)
If you must have a small tyre at least stick with 185/60 which is the same height as the stock 155SR12 radial so you at least keep the stock gearign which is low enough! They fit easily under 1200s. Again, they're still available in Aus from Achilles, Falken, Silverstone, Hankook, Nankang... no need to resort to mini tyres.

They are fun though. like driving with a 4.3 diff almost.

<Minisport still stocks a few options for 12" and 13">

Will the mini rims fit the '1200? +30 offset?

ZM

Mini rims won't fit

But popular tyres for Mini Cooper will fit 1200 rims. I had the 4500 rpm at 120 kph tires, made a 2000 mile road trip. It was fun! And accelerated like 4.3 diff. Plenty of power at 120 kph. Plus they lower the vehicle moar.

As I understand, Minis used 10" tyres
Mini Cooper used 12" tyres

Found a wrecker in Smithfield that has some '1200's in the yard with wheels. Off I go..

ZM