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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 08:30 PM
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Looking at 18's for the Escort but was wondering what is required to get 18's on. Car has standard suspension. Hear most like an ET of 15 so guessing that brings the wheels out a little. Would it rub on standard suspension or just sit too high and worth getting a lowing kit and dampers?

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You can put them straight on but depends on width and et ,but you could always run a spacer if tyres too wide etc
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Cool so theres space in the arch for the size. Do we know what the best size is? Will it look high with standard suspension.?
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I got 8x18 et 15 Mo6 With 235/40x18 on standar suspension, no problem at all
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People do put them on with standard suspension, but it will look too high.
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Mine on oe suspension
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Mine on oe suspension
Are you sure?
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Probably on lowering springs
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It`s old used oe springs and avo dampers on that picture. I have Ahmed springs and bilstein b6 on the shelf for here. I use 234/40 a bit higher then 225/40 or 235/35 as i`v seen on some other escos
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you will be fine with et15.mines are coming in at et5 and they look perfect.fill the arches nicely.
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