7.5 inch rims on an escort

[msymes]

Hi Guys

 

Was having a look though the May 2011 issue of Retro Ford (yes we are a little behind in Australia) and noticed some RS 4 spokes that are 7.5x13" and was wondering if anyone has fitted these to a Mk 2 Escort with standard arches. If so how much a arch modifications were needed and what tyres are you running.

 

If anybody has any info on this it would be greatly appreciated...

 

Michael

[mk1rob]

They can be put on mk2s:

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry but i dont know whats needed to fit them exactly. Looks like 175/50/13 tyres and I think some arch rolling at least

[mk2 matt]

yue has had the rear arches pulled out about 20mm but unless you look at two cars side by side you wont notice

this one has had the lip rolled up and 10mm machined off the back of the wheels

 

 

[MK2Ed]

yue has had the rear arches pulled out about 20mm but unless you look at two cars side by side you wont notice

this one has had the lip rolled up and 10mm machined off the back of the wheels

 

 

 

Who did the work mate?

[mk2 matt]

yue was done in the late 80s by a lad called jarod knight who runs oak tree bodyworks in paignton

 

I did the blue one

[mk1mexico]

They look like only 7J in the second pic of the blue one?

[whitey]

I put some on a mk2 escort estate. The inner lip needs either cutting out or bashing up,flattening and then pull the arch out if you want to take people in the back or if there are lots of speed bumps around : )with skinny tires they fit ok but unless the car is lowered about 2 inches the front arch gap can look horrendously big.It did look quite nice from the front with the tires trying to escape the arch's.

[msymes]

Yeah I think this is probably one to do later on when I have a bit more time and money... Haha

 

Looks awesome though