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Old 11-02-2008, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
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You would have to use the 205/40x17 R888, which Toyo say can go on a 7" to 8" rim .
i would not like to use a 205 section tyre on an 8" rim!!to narrow.
Old 11-02-2008, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosworth Rallyesport
Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Rich,
You would have to use the 205/40x17 R888, which Toyo say can go on a 7" to 8" rim .
i would not like to use a 205 section tyre on an 8" rim!!to narrow.
Cant say im overly excited about that fact either, but if toyo say its ok. Although im still thinking along the lines of what you said
Old 11-02-2008, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosworth Rallyesport
Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Rich,
You would have to use the 205/40x17 R888, which Toyo say can go on a 7" to 8" rim .
i would not like to use a 205 section tyre on an 8" rim!!to narrow.
The 888 205/40 is actually 212mm wide so not as bad as it sounds.

Originally Posted by CossieRich
Originally Posted by martin-reyland
These wheels are being cast tomorrow Will put some pictures up as soon as the stock lands.


How many sets of wheels were ordered Martin?
I ordered 60 wheels
Old 12-02-2008, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by martin-reyland
Originally Posted by Cosworth Rallyesport
Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Rich,
You would have to use the 205/40x17 R888, which Toyo say can go on a 7" to 8" rim .
i would not like to use a 205 section tyre on an 8" rim!!to narrow.
The 888 205/40 is actually 212mm wide so not as bad as it sounds.

Originally Posted by CossieRich
Originally Posted by martin-reyland
These wheels are being cast tomorrow Will put some pictures up as soon as the stock lands.


How many sets of wheels were ordered Martin?
I ordered 60 wheels
all is good then with tyre widths.
Old 18-02-2008, 10:26 AM
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any news on them yet martin?
Old 18-02-2008, 11:59 AM
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Martin there was a new comp wheels shown in last months PF I cant seem to find it hope you know which one I mean 18x8.5j do they come with the correct offset for a Focus RS
Old 18-02-2008, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosworth Rallyesport
Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Rich,
You would have to use the 205/40x17 R888, which Toyo say can go on a 7" to 8" rim .
i would not like to use a 205 section tyre on an 8" rim!!to narrow.
Dont see the problem, I used 205/50-16 winter tyres on my standard 8x16 Escort Cosworth rims.
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Originally Posted by Vic
any news on them yet martin?
Yes, they are cast and just coming back from heat treatment.. Should have the first one's coming through late this week.
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Originally Posted by Kev.H
Martin there was a new comp wheels shown in last months PF I cant seem to find it hope you know which one I mean 18x8.5j do they come with the correct offset for a Focus RS
I know the one you mean, I have just got a set for the Mondeo I will check the offset range and let you know.
Old 18-02-2008, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by martin-reyland
Originally Posted by Vic
any news on them yet martin?
Yes, they are cast and just coming back from heat treatment.. Should have the first one's coming through late this week.
Excellent Martin
Old 18-02-2008, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by martin-reyland
Originally Posted by Kev.H
Martin there was a new comp wheels shown in last months PF I cant seem to find it hope you know which one I mean 18x8.5j do they come with the correct offset for a Focus RS
I know the one you mean, I have just got a set for the Mondeo I will check the offset range and let you know.
please and thank you
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Old 19-02-2008, 11:59 AM
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Any news on if/when the 18" th2 are being made?
Old 19-02-2008, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by lee2cossies
Any news on if/when the 18" th2 are being made?
ill edit my post then, didnt see the '2' after the TH bit lol

but a lot of both the 17 and 18" TH's have been cast
Old 19-02-2008, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by lee2cossies
Any news on if/when the 18" th2 are being made?
That is 100% not going to happen now as the mould is not servicable.
Old 20-02-2008, 11:17 AM
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any news on those other wheels
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Are these all sold? I'm interested to know if you can get 4x100. Prefer 16's but 17 will fit fine
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