razzle308
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big wheels??
Has anyone fitted 17" rims with 215/40 - 0 offset to a MK2 before.
Other wise what's the biggest combos used on standard guards?
Thanks.
Darren.
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RE: big wheels??
2011/03/03 21:43:43
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Gosh,
17" wheels look well proportioned on my VL Commodore.
On a baby Escort would probably be bigger than the entire car?
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RE: big wheels??
2011/03/03 22:10:02
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LOL. what are you doing here, aren't Commodore Holdens ???[(#)]
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RE: big wheels??
2011/04/03 07:27:34
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The correct offset for a 7" rim on an Escort is 12P.
A zero offset would place the rim 12mm closer to your outside guards. Plus a larger overall diameter may pose problems with clearing the lower front lip of the guards when turning.
17's will go onto an Escort no worries providing you have the correct offset. I'm sure there're a few guys on here with this arrangement.
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RE: big wheels??
2011/04/03 08:08:12
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Dont do it! Just dont do it...
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RE: big wheels??
2011/04/03 11:43:07
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quote:
Originally posted by Stuart
Dont do it! Just dont do it...
Geez ... thats informative and helpful.
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RE: big wheels??
2011/04/03 11:56:17
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See the prob is - I want 40 series tyres for handling. I could go 15" rims but to be honest I'm not really keen on any. 16's leave me with only 4 tyres to choose from. 17's there are several I like and wider tyre choice. [x2x]
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RE: big wheels??
2011/04/03 12:20:20
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17's can work, but makes it "un roadworthy" what sort of wheels did you want to get? If you email compomotive I know they gave me the correct offsets a while ago cant remember then though.....
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RE: big wheels??
2011/04/03 12:52:52
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I have 17x9.5 on the rear and 17x7 on the front... U will need to run +12 offset if ur going 7s allround or they will scrub hard... unless u raise the car like a 4wd lol. they dont look to big considering its such a small car anything bigger would look funny...
I used to run 16x7 superlites with nankang tyres and they were actually a decent tyre
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RE: big wheels??
2011/04/03 13:03:35
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Yeh well 16's were my first choice until i went to the tyre shop and found that tyres were going to be hard to get.
I went through offset with a guy (very helpful see below) and 8" with 0 ofset should sit just niceley - however i have no idea how this will go for turning.
"Wolf S36 Black/Machine Lip 17x7.5 +42 (17x7.5 -3 after spacer, 98.25mm from hub to outside of wheel)"
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RE: big wheels??
2011/04/03 13:53:15
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Gees +42 ur guna need to run massive bolt on spacers...
8inch wide is pushing it up front and will scrub over bumps on the back.. U will most probably hav turning clearance issues... Som1 on here should be able to back that up...
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RE: big wheels??
2011/04/03 13:55:23
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45mm spacers to change stud pattern from 4x108 to 5x114.3
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RE: big wheels??
2011/04/03 14:04:05
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Id jus try and find wheels with better offset if u want better handling spacers are pretty poo poo... Especially big 1s like 45mm... Lol
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RE: big wheels??
2011/04/03 15:13:17
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You wont fit 8's on the front. Spacers are no good and illegal. In my opinion (having being thru all of this) look for a different wheel thats more suitable, its not worth the hassle to end up with nothing but an unroadworthy car.
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RE: big wheels??
2011/04/03 15:13:23
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It all depends on the tyre size you choose and offset.
A 205/50-15 fits pretty well all around on +12 offset - maybe just catching on the front guard when turning.
So if your 17" wheel and tyre has the same rolling radius as that, and remains at a 205 width, then you should be fine.
I've gone to 225/45-16's on a +4 now, and they do not fit on the rear of a standard car (have tried it - thanks Avon) and required much front lip/apron and footwell/inner guard cutting to make fit on the front on full lock.
Some quick calcs:
205-50-15 rolling diameter = 586mm
205-40-17 rolling diameter = 596mm
Stay with a +12 offset, and the 17 might fit with a little tweaking of the front spoiler/apron lip.
Just remember, the bigger the diameter, the higher the car will sit unless you lower it more, which then reduces your travel.
Ash
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