7X13 superlites does they fit? Also litl7x13 magnesium story

[Tuomas]

I recently ordered 7x13 superlites from UK, and now im anxiously waiting them to arrive.

Im not quite sure how well they fit to my 65 MK1 Cortina, its litle lowered. I have 185/60 13 new rubbers laying in the garage, and hoping that they would fit..

I ordered same wheels also to my first love 73 Escort, which is currenly bare metalled. I have Sport/Mexico front fenders which im planing to put in. Front should be ok? not so sure about rear..? Escort is allso lowered about 2"

Plan is lower both cars as much as possiple whit 7x13 Superlites. 175/50 13 rubber would be better for the Escort i think?

 

I thought share this whit you:

I also have old 7x13 magnesium minilites?(not sure about the brand) which i bought from a guy who have been workin for Ford dealer here in finland in 70s and had been involved in rallycrossing back then whit some of the big names of Finnish rallying. he show me some old pictures of rallycross MK1 Escorts.

He allso gave me qenuine Rallye Sport Parts catalogue from 1977. Very interesting stuff, for example part number 9051205 is 7x13 magnesium wheel for Escort 1&2 and Capri 1&2

Wheels have taken some serious beating(cracks) in rallycrossing. I have bought some magnesium welding tread. My mate is working on metal shop and have the tools for welding magnesium, but we havent tried jet to fix them. will see how do we succeed..

[Mrs O/H/C]

lead foot has 7x13 superlites on his mk1 cortina with 175 50 13 tyres, but it is pretty low !! not sure but i dont think the 185s will look right.

[mk1super]

Mk2 on 7x13s with 185s

[Tuomas]

lead foot has 7x13 superlites on his mk1 cortina with 175 50 13 tyres, but it is pretty low !! not sure but i dont think the 185s will look right.

 

I try the 185/60 tyres on the Cortina and see how they look..

Here in Finland you dont find 13" low profile street tyres(some expensive racing tyres).

 

I have had 205/60 or 175/70 tyres on 5,5" wheels for past ten years so 185/60 on 7" wheel is Low profile to me..