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2015/04/06 09:44:39 (permalink)
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sunraisers on a escort?

has anyone done this? im going to use them. but want to see if anyone has done it before? also what is the biggest rim you can fit on a escort with lowered springs and standard guards? i thinking 15''x6'' fronts and 15''7 rears?
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    Re: sunraisers on a escort? 2015/04/06 15:56:58 (permalink)
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    Geez 15x7 might be a big ask given that she's lowered AND standard guards. Have you looked into the sunnies range yet cause I'm  hoping to use them also. I like the mat black, have you come across any in 108pcd? I had trouble finding them but its a long way off and I haven't looked into to it hard yet.
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    Re: sunraisers on a escort? 2015/04/06 16:25:07 (permalink)
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    Buying new they will just drill what ever you need... whats the biggest a escort can take?
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    Re: sunraisers on a escort? 2015/04/07 02:11:08 (permalink)
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    Not sure I remember having to roll my guards to get 235's on 13x7's to fit without rubbing but that's a pretty fat tyre, 185 low profile and you'll probably get away with it, I'm sure there are plenty of people on here that run 15's so someone will have tried it.   
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    Re: sunraisers on a escort? 2015/04/07 20:29:33 (permalink)
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    It all depends on the offset.  15x7s fit just fine on a Mk2 with standard guards provided (a) the offset is correct (12p is ideal, but you could go a bit more to get more clearance if need be) and the tyres aren't too wide (195s are perfect for 12p offset).

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    Re: sunraisers on a escort? 2015/04/07 21:03:09 (permalink)
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    Sweet ok some 15x7 with 12p offest and 195 x??x r15
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    Re: sunraisers on a escort? 2015/04/07 22:09:09 (permalink)
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    Camo,
    I run 205's on rear and 195's on the front- went for 50's profile so I could match the original wheels rolling diameter and not have the speedo too far out... Also give a reasonably stiff sidewall and will handle reasonably bumpy roads without fear of something nasty happening to your rims. NQ roads are not the smoothest...
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    Re: sunraisers on a escort? 2015/04/08 07:32:09 (permalink)
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    Cheers. Will get some prices together now
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    Re: sunraisers on a escort? 2015/04/08 07:34:58 (permalink)
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    Camo, most go for 195/50/15 tyres as it a common size without going too big.. 
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    Re: sunraisers on a escort? 2015/04/08 20:12:37 (permalink)
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    Yep - 195/50R15 on 15x7" rims is what I'll be using, and after careful measuring I figure I'll have about 5 or 6 mm clearance with the unrolled guards.  Rolling diameter is virtually identical to the factory fitted 13" tyres too, so no speedo issues.

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