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(Message started by: d8ncer on Sep 23rd, 2007, 6:24pm)
Title: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by d8ncer on Sep 23rd, 2007, 6:24pm
Can anybody tell me if they have fitted 18" alloys to there car. Looking to get a set of 18" for my 1994 ford granada ghia. However nobody including ford can advise if they will fit or not. Any advice would be appreciated.
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by Robiko on Sep 23rd, 2007, 6:30pm
They probably will, but you'd have to use ultra low profile tyres aka elastic bands, I have 17" wheels with 40 profiles and I've noticed some slight scuffing of the edge of the rear tyres due to light contact with the wheel arch when I have rear passengers (ok you lot, get out and walk ;) ).

Any decent tyre fitting company should be able to advise you whether they will fit and what tyres you would need to use...
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by v4-max aka Cheekyboy1 on Sep 23rd, 2007, 6:48pm
i run 18's on mine 225x40x18 fit no problem. however mine is a 95 scorpio not a granada.
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by Robiko on Sep 23rd, 2007, 6:52pm
Hi v4, and you don't get any scuffing? Do you have any empty boot? No passengers? Perhaps I need to check my rear suspension then...
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by v4-max aka Cheekyboy1 on Sep 23rd, 2007, 6:57pm
no problems at all just been on holiday to cornwall, three suitcases fishing gear and a well equiped tool box and trolly jack. in the back.
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by d8ncer on Sep 23rd, 2007, 7:23pm
The standard wheels are 205/60/15.

If you put your hand on top of tyre there is about 20mm space before tyre hits underneath of spring/strut.

If you measure across whole of wheel with tape measure it seems you could fit 18" WITH 40mm sidewall and have more room to spare than standard wheel. However thats me with tape measure.

Also some sites that sell alloys say from 94 on the wheels are 108 pitch and others its 112. Using a tape it looks like 108 but not really sure.
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by v4-max aka Cheekyboy1 on Sep 23rd, 2007, 7:41pm
where do you live? if your down kent way you could try my wheels on yours. do you have a granada or a bug eye scorp? if you have a granada my wheels wont fit as yours will have 5 studs to the scorps 4 studs.
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by d8ncer on Sep 23rd, 2007, 7:44pm
Up in scotland mate so would be a bit of a trip. However thanks for offer.

I have the last of the grannys, 94 ghia model. It does have 5 stud pattern as you say.
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by d8ncer on Sep 23rd, 2007, 7:47pm
Found a wheel calculator that says i should be able to fit 18" based on existing tyre size info.


205/60/15 (627mm Dia) upgraded to 215/40/18 (629mm Dia)
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by v4-max aka Cheekyboy1 on Sep 23rd, 2007, 7:55pm
good luck as you say should fit ok. have had 18's on a sierra as well with no mods
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by RichardMS on Sep 24th, 2007, 8:29am
I have 19's on my Scorp and my Brother has 18's on his 85 mk3 Scorpio, both fit with no mods but he has uprated the front springs due to them being a bit old and worn.
It is all to do with the offset of the wheel not just the tyre size as that also affects the rolling radius, If you use a tyre size calculator make sure you use a couple as one may not be accurate ;)

http://usera.imagecave.com/RichardMS/Granada/Bros-copy.jpg

http://usera.imagecave.com/RichardMS/Scorpio/Tailgate1-copy.jpg
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by Matt on Sep 25th, 2007, 6:49pm
Richard,

when did you get your tail gate flushed? looking smart now mate :)
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by RichardMS on Sep 25th, 2007, 8:13pm

on 09/25/07 at 18:49:37, Matt wrote:
Richard,

when did you get your tail gate flushed? looking smart now mate :)

Thanks, I did it a few months back :).
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by goldie on Sep 27th, 2007, 6:13am
:)hi bud im new to this site so hello everybody !!

i have 18 inch rims on my scorpio estate they are no problem there is no problems with rub or anything like that in fact i think you could actually get 19s on!!
the car looks great too !!
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by RichardMS on Sep 27th, 2007, 6:08pm

on 09/27/07 at 06:13:03, goldie wrote:
......in fact i think you could actually get 19s on

Do you think :-/ ::)
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by Matt on Sep 27th, 2007, 6:22pm
i do like big wheels but  wouldnt change my 17" rs 7 spokes for anything  ;), 30mm drop on its way very shortly too, springs should be here tomorrow ;D

http://i24.tinypic.com/160sz7r.jpg
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by Robiko on Sep 28th, 2007, 1:03am
19's? You're kidding right? ;)
Title: Re: 18" Alloy Wheels
Post by RichardMS on Sep 29th, 2007, 9:20pm

on 09/28/07 at 01:03:33, Robiko wrote:
19's? You're kidding right? ;)

No :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/RichardMS/Scorpio/1.jpg


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