Hi mates!

Probably I buy a RST S2 from 1989 and I want to put 17 inch on it.

I like the seven spokes diamond cut from the Mondeo. Are good rims for the RST? The ET is correct? I'm not sure but I think the ET is 35 and the wide is 7,5 inches. Is correct? I am concerned that the tire touch the wing... Wich is the correct ET just in case I buy a brand new alloys?

What size of tire are better? 205/40 or 195/40? Another maybe?

Thanks to all! Greetings from Spain!

 

hi mate i had 205-40-17 fitted to mine without any contact problems even with inner arches fitted

 

I mate.

I prefer don't modify the arches... If I don't modify the arches the tires touches them?

Thanks.

 

You know that the RST handles and feels SO SO much better on 16" wheels?

 

wouldnt it handle better still on 15's?

 

If it's been lowered a lot then I would go for the 195/40/17 as the lip will curve in more and should save the tyres from rubbing the arches.

 

Took my 205/40/17 ET38 off coz their were rubbing the inner arches and now i have std 15s on drivers alot better !

 

My personal opinion is that 7x16" is optimum. I run 205/45/16, but it was lovely on 195/45/16.

 

205/45/16 handles well for me too,handled really well round ring in september