Bacon2002
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| posted on 18/6/07 at 05:18 PM |
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Wheels, size, offset and stuff
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
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graememk
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| posted on 18/6/07 at 05:24 PM |
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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"
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bigrich
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| posted on 18/6/07 at 05:40 PM |
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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
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flak monkey
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| posted on 18/6/07 at 05:41 PM |
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Got 15x6" rims on mine, with a 40mm offset clad with 195/50 tyres.
Plenty of pics on my site...
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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BKLOCO
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| posted on 18/6/07 at 05:48 PM |
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LINK to wheel fitment guide
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want!!! 
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Bacon2002
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| posted on 18/6/07 at 06:02 PM |
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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
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andyharding
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| posted on 18/6/07 at 06:11 PM |
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Someone want to write an article on CBI?
http://www.carbuilders.info/pages/Wheels
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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flak monkey
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| posted on 18/6/07 at 06:15 PM |
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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.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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dilley
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| posted on 18/6/07 at 06:35 PM |
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for best handling run 13", I have a prob at the mo, ultima put the wrong size wheels on there cars!!!!
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Bacon2002
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| posted on 18/6/07 at 06:42 PM |
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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
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rayward
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| posted on 18/6/07 at 07:28 PM |
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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
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