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Old 17-11-2013, 06:10 PM
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so i got a set of wheels the other day when i asked the bloke if they would fit my saph 4x4 he said he had them on a saph and an escort

i thought well the must be OK them

well they're a bit wider then i had thought

so now i need wheels

lesson here is never take anyone's word for it

what do you think




Old 17-11-2013, 06:16 PM
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They look pretty good to me.
What diameter, width and offset are they?
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Old 17-11-2013, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Sonic Boom
They look pretty good to me.
What diameter, width and offset are they?
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16x8 et07

i love the wheels

but i think they well touch
Old 17-11-2013, 06:36 PM
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ET7 Good grief! That's strong even for a Escos!
I think they are going to catch like fuck, how does it drive?
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Originally Posted by Sonic Boom
ET7 Good grief! That's strong even for a Escos!
I think they are going to catch like fuck, how does it drive?
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its not moved mate

i dont want to destroy the car moving it testing them out

just need to sell them and get a set of wheels

iv just sold the 7 spoke that were on it to get the cash for something but still need shot of these as well
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To fair they look cool, they might not catch if the suspension stiff enough and cuz they are 16's
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They look rude as fuck.

Keep them on

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Old 17-11-2013, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Sonic Boom
To fair they look cool, they might not catch if the suspension stiff enough and cuz they are 16's
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muts b worth a go lol


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im liking the response so far mate mite keep them lol
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I have just fitted comp mo6s et38 (needed a 3mm spacer to clear coil over on front) , I like wheels the sit out in the arch , bet it looks well wide from the back or front
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Originally Posted by matthewpickup
I have just fitted comp mo6s et38 (needed a 3mm spacer to clear coil over on front) , I like wheels the sit out in the arch , bet it looks well wide from the back or front
well you dot need spacers for these but they do need longer wheel studs
iv only just seen how short they are

i need a set of wheels asap

i cant even drive it now



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i have a set of 16x8 et 25[escos fitment] 0z super t,s in white if you want to swap ,but they would need paint
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Originally Posted by james kiely
i have a set of 16x8 et 25[escos fitment] 0z super t,s in white if you want to swap ,but they would need paint
ill have to see how much the postage would be mate i just missed out o a set of standard 4x4 wheels

am gutted
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