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Old 24-02-2012 | 07:15 PM
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Hi looking to change the wheels on my fiesta rs tubby really like the compomotive th monos but can only find 8inch wide wondering if these will fit or not any advice would be great fully taken on board if not what wheels should I go currently on a set of Mondeo five spokes.
Old 24-02-2012 | 07:32 PM
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8" on a fezzy , coilovers are a must, 16inch ?


what sort of offset are these wheels ?
Old 25-02-2012 | 01:18 AM
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16's what size would be ok with koni's shocks and springs 7's or 7.5's bcause coilovers sounds like alot of hassel
Old 25-02-2012 | 01:19 AM
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its not hastle at all and the best way to set a car up properly, no point cutting corners
Old 25-02-2012 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Cossie Sean
its not hastle at all and the best way to set a car up properly, no point cutting corners
Putting 8inch wide wheels on a fez isn't in anyway setting the car up properly.
Old 25-02-2012 | 08:57 AM
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this was mine with 8x16 escos and handled great, but did not offer much in the way of rim protection


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Old 25-02-2012 | 10:33 AM
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They drive shit in cissie rims.

I've got comp th 16x7 et 25 on my fiesta with 195 45 tires and that drives so much better than it ever did on cossies
Old 25-02-2012 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by zippyobrien
They drive shit in cissie rims.

I've got comp th 16x7 et 25 on my fiesta with 195 45 tires and that drives so much better than it ever did on cossies

must be your driving skills fella or poor tyre choice as it drove fine for me
Old 25-02-2012 | 01:09 PM
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Mayb you've not drove a proper one fella. As I've got Rose jointed front arms, solid front mounts and a Zs rear beam and a decent set up

Put some proper wheels on it and you'll see budy. Stretched tires on a low ofset wheel is always going to make it drive shit, especially on a car with poor geometry to start with. So hate to say it mate but need to drop the blinkers.
Old 25-02-2012 | 02:22 PM
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think comp cxt's would look good
Old 25-02-2012 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by zippyobrien
Mayb you've not drove a proper one fella. As I've got Rose jointed front arms, solid front mounts and a Zs rear beam and a decent set up

Put some proper wheels on it and you'll see budy. Stretched tires on a low ofset wheel is always going to make it drive shit, especially on a car with poor geometry to start with. So hate to say it mate but need to drop the blinkers.

it all comes down to personal choice and what you want from your car, it drove stable at speed and handled pretty good in the rain as well as the snow we had so what more can I say really, if sticking it on a track they yes agree not the ideal choice
Old 25-02-2012 | 02:26 PM
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that fiesta looks the nuts!
Old 25-02-2012 | 05:41 PM
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Lovely looking fez, too bad it's got some black thing covering the front? I get the idea they're to stop stone chips? I don't see why people like the look of them??
Old 25-02-2012 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 1-PD
this was mine with 8x16 escos and handled great, but did not offer much in the way of rim protection

Seen that at ford fair a few years back, one of the nicest frst I've ever seen
Old 25-02-2012 | 06:04 PM
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I agree with you fid.I was my fav car of the day.
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nice one guys cheeRS, and I too am not a fan of the bonnet bra but it does save the cars nose to and from shows on the motorway

heres how she looked a couple of weeks ago




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Old 25-02-2012 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn.
I agree with you fid.I was my fav car of the day.
Was mine aswel mush, we both had a semi on, in a strictly 'it's car porn' arousal, none homosexual way obviously
Old 25-02-2012 | 10:02 PM
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whats that splitter from, looks great....
Old 26-02-2012 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BigJim19
whats that splitter from, looks great....

VR6 matey
Old 26-02-2012 | 08:31 AM
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Cossie wheels didnt ruin my fiestas handeling, drives like its on rails....

Any excuse for a pic

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