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Wheels, size, offset and stuff
Bacon2002 - 18/6/07 at 05:18 PM

Hi,
In an attempt to try and ignor the reported comms issues with GTS whilst waiting for my kit to, err, arrive..... Should be here soon......
Could anyone share with me their wheel size, offset and other stuff including rationale so that I can work out what wheels to get.
At this stage I am thinking of 16" wheels, 108 stud patern (Ford Sierra hubs) and ET40 offset (I assume this means 40mm offset).
If anyone could share some experience it would be appreciated.
Many thanks,
David


graememk - 18/6/07 at 05:24 PM

i'm running 16" on my indy, and to be honest there to big.

but i dont like 14" i think they look to small so next time i'll be on 15"


bigrich - 18/6/07 at 05:40 PM

most sierra based kits seem to use ET35 to 40 offset
i think 15s are a reasonable compromise between performance,looks and cost
i used 15s on my last build with a ET38 offset, this ones on 13s

Rich


flak monkey - 18/6/07 at 05:41 PM

Got 15x6" rims on mine, with a 40mm offset clad with 195/50 tyres.

Plenty of pics on my site...


BKLOCO - 18/6/07 at 05:48 PM

LINK to wheel fitment guide


Bacon2002 - 18/6/07 at 06:02 PM

Hi,

Thanks BKLOCO, the link suggests an offset of 35 - 38mm.

Flak Monkey, are you using Sierra hubs, does the 40mm offset cause you any problems.

Thanks guys,

David


andyharding - 18/6/07 at 06:11 PM

Someone want to write an article on CBI?

http://www.carbuilders.info/pages/Wheels


flak monkey - 18/6/07 at 06:15 PM

40mm offset is a bit tight on the rear arches, but still ok.

Am using sierra rear and cortina front. Not causing any fitment problems at the moment.


dilley - 18/6/07 at 06:35 PM

for best handling run 13", I have a prob at the mo, ultima put the wrong size wheels on there cars!!!!


Bacon2002 - 18/6/07 at 06:42 PM

Andy,
Out of interest and slightly changing the subject, is your car a GTS Panther.
Also if you don't mind me asking but what colour blue is your car?
Thanks,
David


rayward - 18/6/07 at 07:28 PM

i'll do the wheels section if you like, will take me a week or so to complete though,

let me know if this is ok

Ray