Re: Can anyone confirm the width on a standard factory NZ MK2 Escort rim is?
2025/01/13 11:28:51
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☄ Helpfulby Mr. Squire 2025/01/13 11:41:06
Many factors to consider, they should be ok on 5.5" but the road feel will suffer slightly due to the side wall flex, this is worse on 5" rims . Check the inside rim to sit leg gap as that's where things start to rub first, the outside should be fine and might need a little arch rolling to reduce scraping.
My MK2 used to run 7" with 205x60 and it scraped everywhere even after rolling and lightly flaring the arch. A lot of us here with 13s use 185x60/65 tyres whether the rims are 5" or 7" wide .