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12.5 inch tyre

  • 01-03-2013 11:59pm
    #1
    Senna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭


    I have an old trailer at my house missing one rim, the axel is off a mini metro (i've been informed), I found an rim in a scrap yard with the correct PCD something like 4x97-/+ with a test fit. Problem is 1)the centre bore is too small (i might be able to fix that), 2)the tyre is between a 12inch and 13 inch and no where can find me a tyre.

    Sorry for the lack of exact measurements, I'm hopping someone would know sizes for a Mini Metro. Anyone know where I could either get a rim and tyre or just tyre?


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  • #2
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    The PCD you refer to is 4 x 95.25 a.k.a 3¾".

    That PCD is a throwback from Triumphs, Metros and consequently MGFs. That will give an idea of what to look for.

    As far as the tyre is concerned it is a metric size so the diameter isn't in inches but will be 315mm or similar. Best you get shot of the "TD" rim as metric tyres aren't cheap.

    You should be able to find an Imperial wheel to suit your requirements. How big is the centre bore that you need?


  • #3
    Senna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭Senna


    Thanks so much, all that info is really what I was looking for.
    I'll measure the centre bore tomorrow, but at a guess it's in the 65-70 range. I get all the measurements tomorrow and with that knowledge I'll see if I can get a 12/13/14 inch rim(s).
    Thanks again.


  • #4
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    Your best going for something like a Rover Metro (1990>) 4.5" x 13" steel rim.

    Bags of choice and loads of cheap tyres in 13" diameters. Less so with 12". 14" I'm not sure about in relation to cheap rims.


  • #5
    Senna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭Senna


    macplaxton wrote: »
    Your best going for something like a Rover Metro (1990>) 4.5" x 13" steel rim.

    Bags of choice and loads of cheap tyres in 13" diameters. Less so with 12". 14" I'm not sure about in relation to cheap rims.

    Yeah not too worried about getting a standard size tyre, just have to find two/one rim which might be a lot harder


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