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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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Default 16" Alloys with 50mm Drop Pic Request

anyone have a set of 16" alloys with a 50mm drop on them, just want to get a rough image on how it will look, if you have pics of your escort could you plz post it up.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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50mm drop approx on 16inch Ultralaggeras

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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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do you have a side view of the car mate, just want to see how the arch sits on the tyre
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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why do you want to go that low for its going to handle like a bang of shit, 25 -30mm is the best if you want looks & want it to handle like it should do.
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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i cant understand why people do this either
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Mine's been lowered 25mm and has 16s, and even on the stiffest setting the tyres still rub on the rear arches from time to time!

I would say 25mm is sufficient - it handles like a beauty and looks pretty smart too
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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25mm is my prefrence too on the escort and 35mm on the fiesta.
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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with a 60mm drop
and 195/45/16 tyres
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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depends on what you want really:

good handling and nice looks

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shit handling and big problems with a look that appeals to some
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by gambit
depends on what you want really:

good handling and nice looks

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shit handling and big problems with a look that appeals to some
It sounds like you have strong opinions on this subject!
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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They do handle well low - providing the geometry is reset. But, on modern roads, with speed humps etc - it soon becomes a pain.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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Totaly correct - you HAVE to reset the toes, but you can reduce bump steer by approx 75% at the front and dial out most of the toe-in on bump at the rear. So on fast A roads and track the car handles better.

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