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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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...and will fwd ford offset fit rwd? or sit to far in or out?

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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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any ideas?
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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Prob wont fit n to far in if they do!
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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ET35 is the correct rwd offset although dependant on the size of the wheels ET30 rear and 35-37 front are sometimes better
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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ask popeye
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 08:10 AM
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mornin'

these are RL7's only 7x16's though. with 205 50 15s from a fwd escort.
i'm getting the wheels a to good a price to turn down, if its at all possible to fit them.

so with a spacer on the rear they should be ok?
or have i got that arse about face?

i really want a change from the std rims!

thanks.

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also whats a std set worth with slightly ropey laquer
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 08:18 AM
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when i rang for 18" comps for a 3 door was told et35
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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Rob the offset should be stamped on the outside of the rims on RL7's!
I have no idea what rwd Escorts run so can't be much help
With 16's however with a lower profile tyre than the 50's you could probably get away with most offsets
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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i got et 15 on the rear and they sit mint you will have to chop the lip away on the inside
et 35 are way to big offset they sit so far in it looks silly imo
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by RobCarden
mornin'

these are RL7's only 7x16's though. with 205 50 15s from a fwd escort.
i'm getting the wheels a to good a price to turn down, if its at all possible to fit them.

so with a spacer on the rear they should be ok?
or have i got that arse about face?

i really want a change from the std rims!

thanks.

Rob.

also whats a std set worth with slightly ropey laquer
16 in rims??

15 in tyres?????
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:59 AM
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DOH

205 50 16!

cheers for the replies - i'll have to check the rims for the offset.

spadge or brom - if they sit to far in is it ok to use, say a 3-5mm spacer?

cheers
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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rob where did ya find them i wanted a set of 16's for my cabrio for ages, couldnt find em anywhere

got ear's rl7 type wheels on me cossy now so im happy but if ya decide ya wanna sell the wheels made the call me at work
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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hello matey

my mate just got a 98 escort gti off this board last week - they were on that. hes now got a set of mondeo escos-a-like 16s so he is selling me the rl7s.

if i end up not having them i'll buzz you.

you new cos sounds good
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:12 AM
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not as good as your spec mate

deffo tell me about the wheels as i may keep the cabrio ya see
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