2021/03/24 13:39:55
deano
Marty I thought I saw somewhere that they use new ribbed or stepped wheel 'tubes', so its 13 where the centre is rewelded, but steps out to 15'
 
I thought it might be a good reference to the old school aspect.
Might also be a waste of good Rostyles as well.
Will keep hunting around...
2021/03/24 21:07:46
martymexico
Deano, I had a quick hunt in Google and the only way I found to do this was too convert to split rims , gets expensive lol.
2021/03/24 22:29:34
escortinadriver
You can do from 14 inch to 15 inch in steel but not from 13 inch.
 
13" x 7"287mm id 
14" x 8"312mm id 
15" x 4"337mm id 
15" x 8"338mm id 
15" x 10"338mm id 
 
Drop Centre
15" x 7"312mm id 
15" x 8"312mm id 
15" x 10"312mm id 
16" x 8"342mm id 
17" x 8"361mm id
 
Shaun
2021/03/25 07:38:08
deano
thanks Marty and Shaun, that puts the Rostyle idea to bed.
 
I'll go back to ordering Compomotives instead.
I'm just waiting to measuring up the diffs, and overall width under the arches, to be able to give them the offset needed for 15x7 or 8's.
 
2021/03/26 22:08:17
martymexico
Consider Revolution RFX wheels, way more street cred than minilite... Just a thort.
2021/03/27 21:31:46
deano
geeze Marty, I thought you were a man of taste.
each to their own, but the only wheel I can think of that would look worse, would be 12 slotters on an escort or capri. Just doesn't  sit right with me.Probably too old for street cred now.
 
These were an option, Watanbe wheels, until I found some prices (approx $600 ea!)
Makes the Compomotive look reasonable.
Should get some time back on the van over easter.
 

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2021/03/27 21:49:36
martymexico
Doh !
Can't believe how costly compomotive have got to... I bought a set of compomotive MO 15x7 and 15x8 in white way back in 1998 for only £67.50 ea ($200) with the crap exchange rate then... Still in the boxes to this day!
I can't remember freight as they came in a crate with heaps of escort RS stuff like grills, bumpers, dashes , dashtops , single leaf springs etc etc
I suppose my taste is a little out there but hey, can't always be a follower lol .
2021/03/29 20:48:38
deano
you should put them on the blue Mk1 van if you still have it.
 
On the other hand, Marty if you think they might still be in boxes in another 23 years and you prefer a bit more space in the shed, send me PM, id be happy to help out by taking them off your hands 
 
 
2021/03/30 12:54:37
martymexico
Yes I still have the blue van and did try the 8s on the rear, bit of a poke out by around 35mm ! They are for an orange arched mk2 in waiting...
2021/03/31 14:30:18
deano
Hi Gentlemen,
Just putting it out there for your thoughts.
I am getting close to deciding on a color, which i'm leaning towards a Pine/Lime variation, with silver painted bubble stripe kit.
Choosing a color will mean I can see what color rims may work, and get them done finally.
 
Has anyone seen a paint on something they like?
Preferably moving away from the typical Kawasaki snot green, and more like the splice color.
Maybe even this Mustang in 'Grabber lime' is about as green as i'd want to go.
F Frosted lime
P Pine and lime
X Lemon Lime
Citrine Yellow?
Open to suggestions!
with thanks

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