simon68

Bought some 4 spoke 14 inch mk4 fiesta alloys to fit on my 97 escort van.
Had a nightmare getting the back two to fit & had to wet & dry round the wheel hubs to get them on.Fronts went on fine(or so i thought) went to drive it this morning & it didn't want to move.The front wheels are tight against the calipers
I'm really not very technical so hope someone can help.Is it down to offset difference on fiestas & escorts?
I've just looked on ebay & seen you can get spacers to fit.Will this cure the problem? if so what mm spacers should i get? I really like the look of these 4 spokes.always remind me of the old RS 4 spoke alloys & would like to keep them on the van if poss.
Thanks,Simon.

simon68

i've just seen halfords do a pair of 10mm spacers for 14.99
says they're universal.will these be what i need?

simon68

found out that escorts & fiestas of this age have same offset.So does the escort 75 van have a lot bigger brake calipers? would be grateful for any help.

simon68

bought some 5mm spacers & they did the job.

STeve

iTrader: (11)

alloys are constructed different to steel wheels so steels have better clearance and tbh 14s on a mk6 escort is too small should really fit 15s as a minimum

simon68

thanks for that 1-pd
would i have any problem with clearing the front wings with larger rims?
I've noticed my steering is heavier with the 14's(no p/s)although it was heavy enough before.does it get heavier the bigger the wheel?

STeve

iTrader: (11)

escorts can run up to 17s with ease as long as tyre profile is well chosen, 15s are perfect and run 195/50/15 tyre but on a van you can get away with higher profiles like a 55/60 if not lowered

simon68

thanks for that info.Much appreciated