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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Default 7 x 13 SUPERLITES FOR ESCORT MK2 GHIA...HELP

Can anyone help?

Just got a set of 7x13 superlites from midland wheels,they fit on but wheel seems tight and wheel nuts feel tight but keep turning like they are still tightning,on inspection the wheel was cutting into the end of bolt on the blank bit on end of thread,its like i need more thread for it to tighten up fully on hubs , drums.

what can i do? change studs? spacers? anyone bought a set of these wheels for a mk2?

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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Hi Think you might need longer studs in

cheers Ray
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Thanks mate,going to look into it over the weekend ,thanks 4 posting
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Yeah Sounds like you will need longer studs, just make sure that the centre of the half shafts clear the wheel and are siting flush on the face of the alloy.
Best to fit the wheel on and measure how much thread you need as it can be a pain if they are to long, lots of work with the hacksaw .
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_t...All-Categories
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by retro d
Yeah Sounds like you will need longer studs, just make sure that the centre of the half shafts clear the wheel and are siting flush on the face of the alloy.
Best to fit the wheel on and measure how much thread you need as it can be a pain if they are to long, lots of work with the hacksaw .
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_t...All-Categories
Thanks mate,will let you know how i get on, thanks for help, cheers, Alex
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Thanks Retro d and Ray, it was the studs, thanks again 4 your help

Alexis
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Cool glad to help get some pics up
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by retro d
Cool glad to help get some pics up
Will do, thanks again
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