Im definitly getting some new style comps.

Whats the best size to go? and why?

I was going to go 18 x 8.5. Would i need any arch modification?

I already run Azev A's 18 x 8.5 with 225/40/18 and have no problems?

Any advice would be great. Thanks

 

if you currently run 8.5 x 18's with no problem then your hardly going to have any issues with another set of wheels of the same size, unless you were to go for a drastically different offset.

order them from Martoon, thats why he had the 8.5" commisioned - to suit the escort cossie's and he will ensure you have the correct offset to suit your application.

on mine i run 9 x 18 comp's with 245/35/18 and have no arch issues so im sure you will be fine.

depends on what style of comp you want to go for, as to which you preffer the look of.
the 8" and the 8.5" have almost flush spokes to the edge of the rim, where as the 9" have a slightly deep rim/lip to them.

HTH.

 

Thanks for the advice Kelv

 

Kelv,
Lets see some pics of your car on the 9s .

 

Do i have to?

it looks a mess at the mo, off to the body shop first thing saturday morning for loooaaads of paintwork (inside and out)

 

Come on, but be shy.

 

just after the wheels and suspension were fitted, looks shite but its day will come again soon. it hasnt been cleaned or even been outside for easily over a year in these pics.

 

i thought you had to run coilovers on the 9's though kelv? 8.5 are ok i presume?

 

i guess you will be ok on 8.5" as many people run Koni's etc with the rondells which are 8.5".

id imagine coilovers will be a requirement with the 9's but cant confirm that.

 

Just ordered the 8.5's from Reyland today!

 

what colour have you gone for mate?

 

It was a very hard choice between alloy silver and anthrax (dark grey)

Alloy silver won. (Just) lol

 

Crikey, thats dangerous stuff.

guess you meant Anthracite - but silver will be spot on mate

 

will look good on them mate.top rim. i stillprefer the old style but the new one is still a quality looker.

 

Sorry but

 

Quality !!!

 

Which offset are you running, mate???

 

im certain they are et20, but ill check in a while and post back on here.

 

Hahaha! Thanks Kelv, Thats what colour I meant.


Yeah hopefully the wheels will really suit the car.

 

im sure they will


to confirm, mine are et20 - at Martoon's recommendation

 

8 x 18 et 15
8.5 x 18 et 18
9 x 18 et 20

 

Spot on Dunc .... Those are my prefered offsets for Escos
I think you have either tried or bought all listed...

 

yes martin i think i have and now l am happy with the 8.5 with some nice goodyear 245 rubber wrapped round them

 

Would be REALLY nice..., but does anyone know if those can be fitted in the rear-end on a lowered EsCos., without destroying the wheelarchs - and if then which offset???

 

Mad Yum, who you have replied to has them on his car.

https://passionford.com/forum/showth...114484&page=16

 

mooky, you got too much money!!!

 

10 x 18 are et 25

 

says you!

 

Looks really awesome!!!
Thanks a lot for the answers...

 

i wish!!!

 

Hahaha Your loaded