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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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Old 22nd July 2013, 11:18 PM
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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 23rd July 2013, 10:42 AM
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Ok I have been back on the bay and found two sets of refurbished wheels
1. Wolfrace 5 spoke 18" ET 40 7.5 J 4 stud £150
2. Cosworth style 15" ford fitting £160
can have them delivered for £25 but as they are not far from me I think if I have them I will collect and then I can inspect them before paying for them

any thoughts guys

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Old 23rd July 2013, 10:54 AM
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Ok I have been back on the bay and found two sets of refurbished wheels
1. Wolfrace 5 spoke 18" ET 40 7.5 J 4 stud £150
2. Cosworth style 15" ford fitting £160
can have them delivered for £25 but as they are not far from me I think if I have them I will collect and then I can inspect them before paying for them

any thoughts guys

Arfon
I think 18" will give a harsh ride in a roadster with the low profile tyres you will need and the tyres are expensive, especially compared to the abundant 195-50-15s.

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Old 23rd July 2013, 11:38 AM
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But god they look good
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