PeteRS8084 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 Hi all, quick question and I am sure your advice will come flooding in. I have 6x13 RS alloys, with 175/50/13 yokohams. These alloys really could do with a refurbishment, but I am toying with the idea of getting some 7x13 either superlights/minilights. I would put on the tyres from the RS alloys. So the question is: will these fit without having to have the arches rolled, you can see a picture of my flatfront on my profile/garage to give you an idea of the gaps I have to play with. Any advice greatly received, Cheers Pete.
RossMK2 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 If they are the usual -7 offset, you may get away with front depending on front spring rate. But i would advise rolling rears at that height 1
PeteRS8084 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Posted January 25, 2015 Cheers Ross, don't want to do any arch rolling really! But I know that 6x13 minilights just don't fill the hole! I had some on my mk1 escort v6 I had back in the early 90s! Will have to dig out some pictures to see if it's still about, she was a mexico rep with full 3 litre capri running gear, twin exhausts sitting under the rear valance, and 2 up and 2 down cibies, and she went like stink, if a bit rough around the edges
mk1del Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 Got 7x13 rs copy from midland wheels with 185/60+13 on mine clear fine check photos,, my arches are rolled slightly and lowered 1 1/2 inch 1
RossMK2 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 Got 7x13 rs copy from midland wheels with 185/60+13 on mine clear fine check photos,, my arches are rolled slightly and lowered 1 1/2 inch The differance is they are +6 offset, giving a instant 11mm more clearance from arch 1
Benjy✌ Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 On my mk2 to get 7s on I had to roll the rear! Only a little bit tho as it rubbed when you went over a bump in the road
mk2 mike Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 My 7x13s (et-7, 175/50/13) rubbed slightly on the near side when going over BIG bumps and the car was 2 up. Fitted a pair of Gaz adjustables to the rear, stiffened 'em up a bit and all is good now. [emoji106] I've not rolled the arches and my car is dropped by 2 inches. 1
Admin Mk2Jo Posted January 26, 2015 Admin Report Posted January 26, 2015 I have 7 x 13's on mine but had to have my arches rolled as they kept scrubbing
PeteRS8084 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Posted January 26, 2015 Difficult decisions then, don't want to get the arches rolled, but want something that will fill the arches! Might have to stay 6x13 boo hoo, or if I can get some cheapish 7x13 I can have a play so see what the fit is like. But guys thanks for all your input, really appretiated. Pete
Admin Mk2Jo Posted January 26, 2015 Admin Report Posted January 26, 2015 Or wait til one of the main shows and try someone elses wheels for fitment
PeteRS8084 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Posted February 9, 2015 Checked her this weekend and she's got 2 inch lowering blocks on......... So its either full removal and back to standard rear end height, or may be because I will be fitting my rubber bands, 175/50/13s I might change to 1 inch lowering blocks...............decisions decisions lol. Pete
Bonsai78 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Posted February 24, 2015 I have 7x13 minilites et0 on 175/50s, standard arches, lowered about 3 inches - no rubbing. 1
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