I would like somone to answer the following questions regarding wheel offsets;

1) I have a standard 'book' chassis with a MK1 Escort back axle and Cortina front, what offset do i require so that i can use standard rear wings?

2) What is the recommended wheel/tyre combination for looks and cost?

By the way, i intend to get a set of Minilite wheels. I was thinking about 6x13s or 14s.

Please someone explain, cos the offset stuff is a mystery to me.

Cheers

You'll find all the info' you need regarding offsets here:

www.turner-auto-design.com/wheeltech.htm

If you need minilite style wheels, just let me know.

You need a low offset (ET19....) and 13x6 with a 185/60 tyre would be perfect.

Adam

I f its any help on my book chassis/mk2 esc axle I'm using Capri Laser wheels ,with a 3/4" spacer. I measured a set of GTS wings ,which will fit just right . ROD

Just my opinion, but I think 185/60s are a bit too small on the OD, 185/70s suit the car much better (and are the same rolling diameter as the standard Escort, making the speedo read correctly). Having said that, I've got 195/50 x 15s on mine and they look cool!!

Marcus

Would 5.5x13 wheels with a dimension of 100 from the inside edge of the wheel to the mating face fit a standard Locost?

As far as i can make out a 5.5" wheel would be 140mm, dividing that by 2 gives 70 minus the 100 gives -30.

Does that mean that the offset would be ET30? and would that fit?