9 inch rims on 3d cosworth

joarne-b · 30-12-2009, 01:31 PM

Anybody know if 9x16 inch rims will fit on a 3 door Sierra Cosworth? Will it need to be modifyed? If so, what will have to be modifyed?

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Niall.b · 31-12-2009, 12:11 PM

they will fit but depending on offset the metal arches will need rolling back & the plastics trimmed away too

joarne-b · 01-01-2010, 05:41 PM

Thanks for a quick reply. I had a feling that the arches and plasitic needed too be modifyed. But that is on my too do list anyway so that dosen't matter. Just good too know.

Vic · 02-01-2010, 11:56 AM

it may also depend if you have coilovers - what et wheels are you using? With the right offset and with no coilover you can fit 10.5 or even 11" (if your brave). I have a pic on my phone which shows clearance of a 10x18" wheel and the strut. Will post when i get back hoke.

joarne-b · 03-01-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic

it may also depend if you have coilovers - what et wheels are you using? With the right offset and with no coilover you can fit 10.5 or even 11" (if your brave). I have a pic on my phone which shows clearance of a 10x18" wheel and the strut. Will post when i get back hoke.

Thanks Vic, pictures would be great. But I suspect that you are talking about the rear wheel now. Am i right?

I'm more concerned about the clearance at the front. Especially since I have heard people talking about how tigth a fit it can be whit 8x16 inch rims.

8x16 was the size I was planing too use at first, but sinse i't seams that 5 spoke Revelution is a pain in the ass to get a hold on in that size, then I'm thinkin about 9x16 insted.

BRAMMER · 23-01-2010, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic

it may also depend if you have coilovers - what et wheels are you using? With the right offset and with no coilover you can fit 10.5 or even 11" (if your brave). I have a pic on my phone which shows clearance of a 10x18" wheel and the strut. Will post when i get back hoke.

I'd like to see the pictures as that would be wide

Vic · 23-01-2010, 11:35 PM

10x18" wheel, et30, 255/35/18 tyre

inner clearance at rear approx 19mm

outer clearance

Staffi_ · 24-01-2010, 12:02 AM

I,ve just dug this up cus i remember Johno fitting 10x18s to his 3dr.....

http://passionford.com/forum/general...he-cossie.html

TommyT913 · 27-02-2010, 02:14 PM

Here is a pic of my 3 door with 16x9 Borbet Type A's on the rear. The offset is either 15 or 20 (can't remember and will have to pull a wheel to check) and the rear fender lips have been cut back. The arch mounting lips have been cut back as well and are secured to the body with double sided tape. It's been this way for years with no ill effects. For those who want to know the fronts are 16x7.5's. 225/40/16's up front and 245/35/16's out back.

Tommy

Cragrat · 27-02-2010, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyT913

Here is a pic of my 3 door with 16x9 Borbet Type A's on the rear. The offset is either 15 or 20 (can't remember and will have to pull a wheel to check) and the rear fender lips have been cut back. The arch mounting lips have been cut back as well and are secured to the body with double sided tape. It's been this way for years with no ill effects. For those who want to know the fronts are 16x7.5's. 225/40/16's up front and 245/35/16's out back.

Tommy

nice rims

got a pic of what it looks like from behind

TommyT913 · 27-02-2010, 03:29 PM

I'll take some pics today after I finish shoveling snow....

As you can imagine it looks pretty aggressive with those 245's back there. Stay tuned.

Tommy

jammerrs · 27-02-2010, 04:36 PM

i think borbets come in et 20 and 28 mate, or they do in vw fitment anyway

**markyd3** · 27-02-2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyT913

Here is a pic of my 3 door with 16x9 Borbet Type A's on the rear. The offset is either 15 or 20 (can't remember and will have to pull a wheel to check) and the rear fender lips have been cut back. The arch mounting lips have been cut back as well and are secured to the body with double sided tape. It's been this way for years with no ill effects. For those who want to know the fronts are 16x7.5's. 225/40/16's up front and 245/35/16's out back.

Tommy

F*ck me!!! how cool do they look

R4N S S · 01-03-2010, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete 3dr

I,ve just dug this up cus i remember Johno fitting 10x18s to his 3dr.....

http://passionford.com/forum/general...he-cossie.html

whatever happened to him? Dont see him post any more

Ade · 09-03-2010, 02:21 AM

mmmmm, 9J Borbet A on a Sierra.... that so needed to happen!
I want some badly!

Any more pix?

Capri Kel · 09-03-2010, 08:05 AM

Ooft, love the borbets. I prefer the flat centre caps but still stunning rims x

TommyT913 · 13-03-2010, 01:23 PM

As requested, here are a couple more pics of my 3 door with the Borbets on it. My main computer is down so I'm posting pics that are on the web from last years Carlisle All Ford Nationals that someone else took.

Capri Kel · 13-03-2010, 01:25 PM

*drools* x

Cragrat · 13-03-2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyT913

As requested, here are a couple more pics of my 3 door with the Borbets on it. My main computer is down so I'm posting pics that are on the web from last years Carlisle All Ford Nationals that someone else took.

niiiice,thats my wheel choice done

don_ · 20-03-2010, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cragrat

niiiice,thats my wheel choice done

very nice car and a great colour

great minds must think alike

9j on the front and on the rear 235 on the rear 225 on the front

jammerrs · 20-03-2010, 07:55 PM

they look super naughty with out centre caps, leave them off

don_ · 02-04-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jammerrs

they look super naughty with out centre caps, leave them off

i think they look better with caps on

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TommyT913 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	Here is a pic of my 3 door with 16x9 Borbet Type A's on the rear. The offset is either 15 or 20 (can't remember and will have to pull a wheel to check) and the rear fender lips have been cut back. The arch mounting lips have been cut back as well and are secured to the body with double sided tape. It's been this way for years with no ill effects. For those who want to know the fronts are 16x7.5's. 225/40/16's up front and 245/35/16's out back. Tommy Last edited by TommyT913; 27-02-2010 at 02:19 PM.

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Ade Fast Ford snapper Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,366 Rep Power: 9	mmmmm, 9J Borbet A on a Sierra.... that so needed to happen! I want some badly! Any more pix? __________________ MK3 Escort LHD, ST170 2.0 ZVH, GT28, 6 speed Mk4 Escort Estate, ST170 on throttle bodies Sierra Sapphire, Cosworth 24v drifter

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Capri Kel Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Lothian Posts: 220 Rep Power: 2	Ooft, love the borbets. I prefer the flat centre caps but still stunning rims x __________________

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joarne-b Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for a quick reply. I had a feling that the arches and plasitic needed too be modifyed. But that is on my too do list anyway so that dosen't matter. Just good too know.

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Vic Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 884 Rep Power: 9	it may also depend if you have coilovers - what et wheels are you using? With the right offset and with no coilover you can fit 10.5 or even 11" (if your brave). I have a pic on my phone which shows clearance of a 10x18" wheel and the strut. Will post when i get back hoke.

23-01-2010, 11:35 PM	#7
Vic Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 884 Rep Power: 9	10x18" wheel, et30, 255/35/18 tyre inner clearance at rear approx 19mm outer clearance

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TommyT913 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	I'll take some pics today after I finish shoveling snow.... As you can imagine it looks pretty aggressive with those 245's back there. Stay tuned. Tommy

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jammerrs PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: telly tubby land Posts: 2,759 Rep Power: 6	i think borbets come in et 20 and 28 mate, or they do in vw fitment anyway

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TommyT913 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	As requested, here are a couple more pics of my 3 door with the Borbets on it. My main computer is down so I'm posting pics that are on the web from last years Carlisle All Ford Nationals that someone else took.

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Capri Kel Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Lothian Posts: 220 Rep Power: 2	drools x __________________

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jammerrs PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: telly tubby land Posts: 2,759 Rep Power: 6	they look super naughty with out centre caps, leave them off

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