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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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i have one question what kind of wheels can i fit on my escort rst2 who is lower on the front and at the rear -35mm ? what size of wheels can i fit?
and i have the sierra cosworth brakes

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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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16" or 17" but 17" might rub on full lock.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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im interessting for white compomotive MO or the 7 spoke
where can i find them wel then is better to take in 16 ?
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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can i fit them ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Escort-7-...item5ad15cdb95

why is there writing for escort mk6
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Old May 4, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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Old May 4, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Yes you can fit them but be warned rst's dont drive nice on 17's, you would be better of going for 16's to be honest
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Old May 4, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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Have these on mine, you will really need to fit some kind of spacer on the front as they will rub on full lock otherwise with 205 tyres.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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have to choice 16 or 17?
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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As already said m8 17's are a waste of time they look nice but dont drive nice so if looks are your thing get 17's if not stick with 15's or 16's matey
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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17's look awesome, 16's are more of a compromise, and 15's drive great,

id go for 16's
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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ive always used 15s on mine as it dont fuck the ride quality and handling up, they do fit over the cossie brakes too
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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i stay on 17 to try what about the ET? i want these 17 Inch Team Dynamics Pro Race 3 White Alloy Wheels
i can choice the ET from 15 to 45
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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offset (et) for a mk4 escort is 36-41
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jaiscossie
Have these on mine, you will really need to fit some kind of spacer on the front as they will rub on full lock otherwise with 205 tyres.
alright dude, do you run any spacer up front?
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ok well i gone to took then 36? if it is to close et can use spacers no?
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no? isn t it
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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what do you think of these
Team Dynamics 17" Team Dynamics Pro Race 3 White
Brand : Team Dynamics
Model : Pro Race 3
Size : 17 Inch
Bolt Pattern : Most 4 & 5 Stud Fitments
Offset : 15 to 45
Colour : White
Style : 5 Spoke

with this tyres
Yokohama 205/40/17 WR Yokohama Parada Spec-2


but what ET i need? thanks
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I already said mate et is 36-41
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U want et 37
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 06:37 PM
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Offset for a mk4 escort is 36-41 so anywhere there will do
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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ok thanks
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Escos there the shit
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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I got Momo Arrows on mine with an ET of 38 and had to have spacers on
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