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jsims - 28/9/09 at 11:28 AM

Hi,

Newby here. Can somebody please help me with an alloy wheel query.

I have a Fomula 27 which currently has 14" XR3i dogleg alloys which I want to change to something a bit nicer - ideally 13" Minilites. Does anybody know what the offset is for these Escort wheels as I dont want to have adjust my front arches etc.

Thanks.

matt_claydon - 28/9/09 at 01:10 PM

Usually cast into the alloy somewhere on the back face. Formats vary though, so post what you find if you can't fathom it out.

Edit: PS, welcome to the forum!

[Edited on 28/9/09 by matt_claydon]

jsims - 28/9/09 at 01:54 PM

Thanks. I'll take a wheel off tonight and have a look inside.

ZEN - 28/9/09 at 05:22 PM

Here is a nice online wheel/tire calculator that can help you out: http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp

[Edited on 28/9/09 by ZEN]

richardR1 - 28/9/09 at 06:47 PM

Still got my TSW/Yokohama wheel fitment guide from when i supplied aftermarket alloys a fews years ago. 35mm offset for Mk4 Escort which is pretty common for FWD cars.

jsims - 28/9/09 at 06:52 PM

Thanks for the calculator - that is very helpful!

This is what is on my wheels - 6Jx14H2E36.5
Am i right in assuming that they are 6" and the offset is currently 36.5?

Marcus - 29/9/09 at 11:26 AM

Yup, those figures look right....but....I don't know the F27, what are the uprights, if they're Cortina / live axle, those offsets are wrong, you'll need ET15 or similar.