As i'm building a rat rod type locost i want some steel wheelswhich i can paint satin black the same colour as the bodywork.

so question is: What Ford 13" steel wheels have the same offset as RS alloys so will fill my 9" arches. ( i have a Mk2 escort axle by the way) I know Mexeco steels and Lotus steels work but they are rare and expensive. I was hoping to pick up a set for a few quid and not have to spend a few hundread on alloys. I'll be fitting new 185/60/13's unless the wheels come with decent tyres. i don't mind spending the dosh on the tyres as they are a safety issue.

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[Edited on 19/9/07 by donut]

i have a set of mex steels and some wellas but am in york am i to far away

Yeah too far sorry. I'm such a lazy sod With the money i spend of fuel it wouldn't be worth it.

Thanks anyway, much appreciated

Hi Andy, I have used 2lt capri steels that look like mk3 escort, But 5 1/2" wide and the same offset as Lotus steels with 8 holes instead of slots. only paid £8.00 each in good condition.

Mike

Citroen or Peugot steels will fit they are the same PCD and offset as RWD fords.I tried a citroen BX wheel on mine at one time and so know they fit.
Just thought though they may not be available in 13 inch.
Paul.

[Edited on 19/9/07 by paulf]

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Originally posted by Myke 2463
Hi Andy, I have used 2lt capri steels that look like mk3 escort, But 5 1/2" wide and the same offset as Lotus steels with 8 holes instead of slots. only paid £8.00 each in good condition.

Mike

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Wellers?

Wellers are an option as they now make motorsport wheels in the right PDC and offset etc but again are £50 each. Trying to keep tis locost!! It's hard

Sold a full set, two 6" and two 7", on eBay for about £20 about 18 months ago. I've got a set of Mexico rims as well, but also to far away.