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01-11-2010, 08:54 PM
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i've just bought a second hand set of comp wheels, i'm fitting them to a saph cosworth, do i need a different set of wheel nuts or are the ford ones ok?
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there TH'2 if that matters
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i used my ford ones when fitting them on my fiesta... should be alright?
01-11-2010, 09:10 PM
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ford ones will be fine if theyhave the steel inserts fitted in the wheels
01-11-2010, 10:04 PM
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ford ones will be fine if theyhave the steel inserts fitted in the wheels
how can i tell if they have steel inserts or not?
01-11-2010, 10:55 PM
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they will be steel, so put a magnet on them where the wheel bolts will sit
02-11-2010, 07:06 AM
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cheers i'll have a look
02-11-2010, 10:14 AM
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02-11-2010, 10:16 AM
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not sure of the offset, but they came from a 4x4 saph cosworth and fit perfectly so what ever offset is required for a saph 4x4
02-11-2010, 10:22 AM
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O ok mate, Just make sure you have enough stud as I just fitted mine to my 3dr and had to put longer studs in
02-11-2010, 10:23 AM
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not tried fitting them yet, if i need longer studs, wheres the best place to get some?
02-11-2010, 10:24 AM
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i used my ford ones when fitting them on my fiesta... should be alright?
What size are the comps on your fiesta? Cos they look perfect
02-11-2010, 10:27 AM
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not tried fitting them yet, if i need longer studs, wheres the best place to get some?
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What size are the comps on your fiesta? Cos they look perfect
Cheers
they are 16s
Love em to bits!
02-11-2010, 11:14 AM
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Saw them at ford fair and now want comps.
Shame I'm poor
02-11-2010, 11:48 AM
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I like comp wheels but nearly every cossie has them on. I will stick to my council wheels lol.
02-11-2010, 12:50 PM
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Thats a cracking picture
03-11-2010, 10:57 AM
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O ok mate, Just make sure you have enough stud as I just fitted mine to my 3dr and had to put longer studs in
Aaron i have just bought 9 x 18 comps ET+20 for my escos, on there way as we speak. Will i need longer studs for mine as well.
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Aaron i have just bought 9 x 18 comps ET+20 for my escos, on there way as we speak. Will i need longer studs for mine as well.
no as i have the 10s and 9s and dont need longer studs
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no as i have the 10s and 9s and dont need longer studs
any pics of them on your car?
06-11-2010, 12:05 PM
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you have seen them regardless on my car on the escort forum in my resto thread and the amount of pms you sent me aswell regarding them
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IF the offset of lower than the originals (most aftermarket wheels are) you need longer wheel studs!
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compomotive wheels
they are 16s 
Love em to bits!
03-11-2010, 10:57 AM
