[chadgore]

ok guys i got a chance to get some 18'' spinner (spin, tech) rims AND tires, for $1,800, (Whole Sale) but i need to know if they will fit, i need to know as much info about whats the biggest rim i can fit. 18''x?x? hell yea, come on guys i need help fast , i can get them with in two days, so i want to order them quick.

 

[95EsortSittinLo]

If your not gonna help then dont respond plain and simple

 

[coyote-x]

:?

 

[chadgore]

ok, i'll see what i can do, i just got so excited, i'll probably get air of hydros, but i cant pass it up.

 

[95EsortSittinLo]

The world will be a better place being as you just post to watch your number go up.



Sounds good i want hydros or air or something but i dont have the space :?

 

[chadgore]

SIZE?????? come on guys, i know some of my fellow seniors know this answer. i used to know it, but it has slipped my mind.

 

[bpletch1]

18"s will be REALLY tight...prolly a 215/35 at the most...good luck

 

[chadgore]

thank you verry much for your reply, i know nothing when it comes to rims, so is there a way to get like 1 size smaller rims but still have 18'' ? i dont nessasarly want the bigest , i just want 18's. thanks

 

[bpletch1]

With the rear fenders on the scort being designed the way they are, you don't have much room to play with. A 7" wide rim would be the max "suggested". You might be able to do a 7.5" if you roll the fender lip.

 

[majormastermind]

If you were going with 18's then you would need 215/35/15. That is going to be really tight under there. I got 205's on mine and that is pushing it with that fender lip under there. You might have to get under there and beat the hell out of the fender. Here is a little bit of info

STOCK TIRE SIZE: 185/60R15

DIAMETER: 23.7" SECTION WIDTH: 7.3" SIDEWALL HEIGHT: 4.4"
MINIMUM RIM WIDTH: 5.0" MAXIMUM RIM WIDTH: 6.5"
REVOLUTIONS PER MILE: 850

NEW TIRE SIZE: 215/35R/15

DIAMETER: 23.9" SECTION WIDTH: 8.5" SIDEWALL HEIGHT: 3.0"
MINIMUM RIM WIDTH: 7.0" MAXIMUM RIM WIDTH: 8.5"
REVOLUTIONS PER MILE: 843

IF YOU TRAVELED 60 MPH WITH THIS TIRE INSTALLED ON YOUR VEHICLE
YOUR SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ 59.5 MPH

 

[92gt5spd]

correct me if i'm wrong...but i think i knew someone that had 18's on their scort....

i think they had to shave that inner fender lip down to keep from rubbin...

worst comes to worst...order em...then take em back if they dont fit.

 

[chadgore]

I DO PLAN ON DOING SOME MODING TO GET THEM TO FIT. THEY WILL PROBABLY SIT IN MY GARAGE UNTILL I GET TO IT THOUGH. THANKS GUYS FOR THE INFO.

 

[Foxy]

:? Right - Some of you guys seem to know what you're talking about when it comes to Wheel (rim) sizes. On the English Escort site I use there seems to be an obsession with fitting larger sizes. Would I not lose acceleration if I were to fit larger wheels to my Escort? I do realize also that I would have to have my speedo recalibrated. Is it really worth doing, taking into account the expense involved? From my personal point of view, good acceleration (to get myself out of trouble) is far more important than top speed:?