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(Message started by: low_tom on Oct 29^th, 2004, 10:52am)

Title: aftermarket alloys
Post by low_tom on Oct 29^th, 2004, 10:52am

hi guys,firstly what were the largest rims that ford fitted as standard to the scorp. eg 18x8
I ask cos i'm looking at changing from my little 14x7 wires to maybe some 18s or 20s. Also if any one knows what the largest tyres fitted to the largest stock wheels were that'd be a help cos i could work out the rolling radius.
Thanks

Title: Re: aftermarket alloys
Post by scorpio_man on Oct 29^th, 2004, 10:59am

hi there

the largest ford wheels are the 12 spoke 16"x6.5j.
use this calculator to work out the sizes....http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/alloyoptions.htm

wheelarch mods will be needed, i think! ;D

you could do a 225x35x19. that's pretty close. http://www.vredestein.com/autobanden/Index.asp?MenuID=3&UserSessionID=40772212&BandCategorieID=1

Title: Re: aftermarket alloys
Post by Paul B on Oct 29^th, 2004, 7:44pm

If I were to stray from my 12-spokes, I'd only go slightly larger and similar in design.
This one on e-bay looks good to me. I think they might be Mundaneo wheels :-/
Mondeo Wheels on a Scorpio (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9844&item=2497764538&rd=1)

Title: Re: aftermarket alloys
Post by scorpio_man on Oct 29^th, 2004, 7:55pm

hi there

looks like the st200 or st220. nice though. :)

Title: Re: aftermarket alloys
Post by Richard on Oct 29^th, 2004, 9:27pm

Hi Tom,
Hows things, If you can get a 215/30 you may be able to fit a 20", We put 18"s on my brothers mk3 and we were told we would not be able to do this but they are on there and are just fine. You'll have to find a good wheel dealer as most of them out there talk through thier arse and haven't got a clue.
Here is a link to a tyre size calculator so you can get an idea to the right size tyre.

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html

Regards
Richard

Title: Re: aftermarket alloys
Post by low_tom on Nov 18^th, 2004, 2:33pm

hi guys,thanks for the advice. It was pointed out to me by a bunch of chavs that i had nice rims(refering to my wires)they then asked what else they'd fit... 2+2= chav wheel thievery so i think i'll prob stick with my wires as they can't be nicked by chavs with spanners. The thought of investing £1500ish on rims only to have em nicked is not worth it.