Hi can anybody help me I've bought a Stuart Taylor locblade 02 model what wheels can I put on it as it has fully independent suspension all round I'd like to put a set of 15" series one rs turbo wheels on it but after speaking to a guy who makes these cars he said I need wheels from a rear wheel drive car such as a sierra? Anybody help please 07861 849858 txt is quicker thanks
Fleabay mate... Mind you if its 13's you are after then good luck. Ive been looking out for a year now for a set with the correct off-set for my Mk :D
I've got an Aries Locoblade (basically the same as yours) I'm running 14's with an offset of ET20, 13's won't fit if you have sierra calipers on the rear, unsure if they will fit if you have drums.
14's were what Steve at Aries recommended
Hope this helps
Cheers
Iain
Yes it's got mini light 14" 185/50/14 dunlops I'm looking for a spare set to put cheaper tyres on for blasting around the lanes etc its got discs all round fully adjustable suspension all round etc
I don't see how you need specific rear wheel drive alloys as all 4 will be made the same. You might have a slightly larger and wider wheel on high end cars like Porsche and Ferrari's but Ford tend to have 4 of the same wheels, anything Mid nighties Ford should fit without problems.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Single-Genuine-Ford-Escort-RS-Turbo-Series-2-S2-RST-15-Alloy-Wheel-4x108-Rare-/111181747552?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item19e2f2d560
I'm not an expert though so don't buy on my word!
My MAC#1 has got Sierra running gear and I use 13" for track days with slicks fitted and 15" for road use and wet conditions on track.
As far as I can remember the standard Sierra offset is large at ET38 - the same as both sets of Team Dynamics alloys I have. The 13" set are a tight fit over the rear calipers, and you need to bend and grind the end off the handbrake arms to get enough clearance. It was worth persevering getting the 13s to fit as I now have cheap track day tyres as used slicks can be had for as little as a tenner, and you've got the cheapest go faster mod out.
These large offset may not fit your car, as they might fowl inboard, probably on the cycle wings. Your best bet is to borrow a wheel or two to see what will fit before you buy. Where are you based?
Last time I spoke to Hairy Santa, he said he had a set of Ford fitment alloys (15s I think) It might be worth sending him a PM to see if he still has them.
I got a spare set of 14" alloys Ford fitting with good tyres....... if your interested PM me. ::)
Tony