18" wheels on a 3dr offset?
26-05-2011, 09:05 PM
#11
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I`ve got 8x18 front and rear on my 3 Door, ET35.
May put spacer on the rear to move out, but not a lot really, 10mm max.
May put spacer on the rear to move out, but not a lot really, 10mm max.
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26-05-2011, 09:07 PM
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26-05-2011, 10:44 PM
#14
7.5 front ET30 and 8.5 rear ET22
Some info here for 18" which would look awesome as knowone has them yet
http://www.wheelbasealloys.com/__2205
http://www.calibre-alloy-wheels.co.u...h_polished_lip
ET35 on a 8" front and ET35 on a 9" rear would look good - they state they can stager sizes
You would need to ask regarding brakes as one of the 3dr lads can't get them over his AP's
Some info here for 18" which would look awesome as knowone has them yet
http://www.wheelbasealloys.com/__2205
http://www.calibre-alloy-wheels.co.u...h_polished_lip
ET35 on a 8" front and ET35 on a 9" rear would look good - they state they can stager sizes
You would need to ask regarding brakes as one of the 3dr lads can't get them over his AP's
27-05-2011, 06:06 AM
#16
I think i got this right (someone correct me if i'm wrong)
Mine 8.5x17 ET22
calibre 9X17 ET35
They would be similar to my rear's as they are 1/2 inch bigger in diameter to mine so 12.7mm difference on the ET would make similar to mine ET22.3
On mine i had to do some serious arch work so if you are going that size make sure you are prepared to cut up you Cosworth
Also tyres are the next issue, their isn't a decent 225 available in 17" it jumps from 215 to 235 on a 40 profile so take that in to account to unless you move up to a 45 profile
Mine 8.5x17 ET22
calibre 9X17 ET35
They would be similar to my rear's as they are 1/2 inch bigger in diameter to mine so 12.7mm difference on the ET would make similar to mine ET22.3
On mine i had to do some serious arch work so if you are going that size make sure you are prepared to cut up you Cosworth
Also tyres are the next issue, their isn't a decent 225 available in 17" it jumps from 215 to 235 on a 40 profile so take that in to account to unless you move up to a 45 profile
Last edited by BRAMMER; 27-05-2011 at 06:08 AM.
27-05-2011, 06:53 AM
#17
I think i got this right (someone correct me if i'm wrong)
Mine 8.5x17 ET22
calibre 9X17 ET35
They would be similar to my rear's as they are 1/2 inch bigger in diameter to mine so 12.7mm difference on the ET would make similar to mine ET22.3
On mine i had to do some serious arch work so if you are going that size make sure you are prepared to cut up you Cosworth
Also tyres are the next issue, their isn't a decent 225 available in 17" it jumps from 215 to 235 on a 40 profile so take that in to account to unless you move up to a 45 profile
Mine 8.5x17 ET22
calibre 9X17 ET35
They would be similar to my rear's as they are 1/2 inch bigger in diameter to mine so 12.7mm difference on the ET would make similar to mine ET22.3
On mine i had to do some serious arch work so if you are going that size make sure you are prepared to cut up you Cosworth
Also tyres are the next issue, their isn't a decent 225 available in 17" it jumps from 215 to 235 on a 40 profile so take that in to account to unless you move up to a 45 profile
and with the archs would i just not be able to set my coilovers up around the wheels and just trim the kit back
27-05-2011, 09:03 AM
#18
Mine had a set of touring car centre lock wheels on before (fastford jan 2008) so the arches have already been modded. Thanx for the advice BRAMMER think the 18" would look good, looks like my wheels will be up for sale soon felas.
27-05-2011, 09:47 AM
#20
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I had 17 x 9j on mine and I think the off sett was 20mm and they fitted nice I also had very thick rear bell and by doing so I could prob fit 10.5j on the rear
27-05-2011, 11:03 AM
#22
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Really thinking of getting a set of the Calibre Vintage wheels now, probably in 18" too.
They look the nuts
They look the nuts
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27-05-2011, 04:56 PM
#26
The fronts are similar to what people running Sapphire offset for eg Comp 18 MO's on a 3dr so they fit nice and with the extra at the rear should be wide enough but not excessive - looking forward to seeing a set in 18" now i think you'll be one of the first now
27-05-2011, 10:30 PM
#31
Got them from wheelbase in the end, i called carnoisseur aswell but they were £140 more. Just got the wheels special offer £549 bargain, got the last ones they had in that offset he said.
Thanx for the help with the sizes brammer, just got to sort the tyres out now. Think im going 215/35/18 what do you think?
Thanx for the help with the sizes brammer, just got to sort the tyres out now. Think im going 215/35/18 what do you think?
28-05-2011, 10:15 AM
#33
http://www.blackcircles.com/order/tyres/search
As you've gone for 18's your able to get 225/35 on the back which i would go for - tyres are going to cost a few quid though but i would have gone for these as they are the best of both good and cheap.
The prices are posted but you can get them fitted at a centre near you for a little more
225/35/18 Toyo Proxes T1-Sport
£120.67
215/35/18 Toyo Proxes T1-R
£105.22
As you've gone for 18's your able to get 225/35 on the back which i would go for - tyres are going to cost a few quid though but i would have gone for these as they are the best of both good and cheap.
The prices are posted but you can get them fitted at a centre near you for a little more
225/35/18 Toyo Proxes T1-Sport
£120.67
215/35/18 Toyo Proxes T1-R
£105.22
28-05-2011, 03:24 PM
#36
http://www.blackcircles.com/order/tyres/search
As you've gone for 18's your able to get 225/35 on the back which i would go for - tyres are going to cost a few quid though but i would have gone for these as they are the best of both good and cheap.
The prices are posted but you can get them fitted at a centre near you for a little more
225/35/18 Toyo Proxes T1-Sport
£120.67
215/35/18 Toyo Proxes T1-R
£105.22
As you've gone for 18's your able to get 225/35 on the back which i would go for - tyres are going to cost a few quid though but i would have gone for these as they are the best of both good and cheap.
The prices are posted but you can get them fitted at a centre near you for a little more
225/35/18 Toyo Proxes T1-Sport
£120.67
215/35/18 Toyo Proxes T1-R
£105.22