Mk3 Escort with Cossie wheels, what wheel bolts ???

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20-10-2010, 06:36 PM

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Mk3 Escort with Cossie wheels, what wheel bolts ???

I have a Mk3 Escort & want to fit Cosworth wheels, what bolts do i have to use ?
OEM Alu Wheel bolts are not wide enough...

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24-10-2010, 11:40 AM

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I used what they call GHIA bolts on my Mk3 with 3DR wheels. Most wheel places do them.

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27-10-2010, 09:11 AM

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I would drill the hubs and fit studs if it was my car. Much better in the long run.

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27-10-2010, 06:40 PM

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I would drill the hubs and fit studs if it was my car. Much better in the long run.

I'll agree with that. Did it on my track car.

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03-01-2011, 03:41 PM

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what size drill bit should you use??? i could do with doing it on mine.
cheers mike

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06-01-2011, 11:16 AM

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I found i had trouble drilling the fronts out. Even using a 12mm 12.5mm and 13mm drill so got a local engineers to drill and press fit the studs

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