donut
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 02:44 PM |
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What 13" steel wheels for locost?
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.
ta
[Edited on 19/9/07 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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24vseven
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 02:48 PM |
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i have a set of mex steels and some wellas but am in york am i to far away
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donut
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 02:51 PM |
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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
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Myke 2463
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 07:22 PM |
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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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paulf
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 07:50 PM |
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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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donut
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 08:47 PM |
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quote:
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
Those Capri steels would be perfect but finding a set near me is gonna be hard. At least i have plenty of time to look
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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gazza285
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| posted on 20/9/07 at 05:18 AM |
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Wellers?
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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donut
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| posted on 20/9/07 at 07:28 AM |
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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
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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gazza285
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| posted on 20/9/07 at 04:33 PM |
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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.
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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