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Old 22nd July 2013, 08:02 PM
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Whats the smallest wheels that have been fitted to a roadster, i have seen some nice alloys from a mk escort 13" and quite good condition

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Old 22nd July 2013, 08:32 PM
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You are limited to 15s on the Sierra, 13s will fit on a 1600 braked MX5 build.
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Old 22nd July 2013, 08:33 PM
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with standard sierra type uprights most alloys have to be 15" or bigger.

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Old 22nd July 2013, 08:41 PM
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Thats a bitch they realy look good too grrrr
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Old 22nd July 2013, 10:19 PM
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You can get 13" on front uprights but there is a problem with the fabricated rear upright bottom bolt
You could engineer this problem out
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Agreed, there probably is more than one way around this. But they mean custom rear uprights, wishbones or both.

14" steelies:

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Old 23rd July 2013, 08:34 AM
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I have only just fabricated the uprights and don't fancy taking a step back, ah well just wasn't meant to be, and they look so mint Grrrr

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Old 26th July 2013, 02:02 PM
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Well fingers crossed that these wheels are as good as the guy says, I have just spoken to him they have been put to one side for me until tomorrow so need to get there early

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Old 27th July 2013, 08:24 PM
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Got the 16" wheels today they have been refurbed and tidy looking.
They are not 100% but you only notice the slight imperfections if you realy look close up so they are now sitting in my office safe and waiting for tyres.
Paid £160 for 4 escort cozzy wheels in dark grey

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Cool, have to get up a pic mate
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