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Author: | stainlessmole [ Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | 16" Mondeo alloys |
Right, i have a set of 205/40/R16 Mondeo Zetec alloys lying in my garage ready to put on my car once i have the insurance set up. I have a 1994 Fiesta Si 16v. Does anyone know what spacers i need to make the wheels fit my car? I know you need more than 3mm on the front because i have tried that. Just getting ready and i'm in a ordering mood ![]() Thank you. |
Author: | happypaul [ Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
I think you will need at least 5mm on the front. |
Author: | tenchy si [ Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
how mads that! ![]() ![]() |
Author: | stainlessmole [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:45 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
Haha. I was thinking about getting 10's on the front anyway, do i need any spacers for the back? Tar |
Author: | elPaulio [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:46 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
If you're getting 10's then you'll have to watch that it doesn't push the tyre out past the arch as thats an MOT fail!! You can have up to 20mm sticking out past the arch, but the tread must not poke out past the arch. Cheers Paul ![]() |
Author: | Jam [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
they come in 2 offsets. 35 and 40. you most likeley have the 40's as they are the most common. will be cast into the wheel behind the centre cap. something like ET40. 5mm is usually sufficient. if you go for 10mm..you really need to look at putting longer studs in there..as youve taken away 10mm of thread from your nut..which is about 5 turns of the nut..studs are cheap and not difficult to fit and would be worth the 5 or 6 quid it will cost in parts for peace of mind the nuts got a good bite on the stud. Hope that helps. |
Author: | stainlessmole [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
Yeah i was gunna get the XR2i/RST/RS1800 skirts and arches to make it look better and legal for wider wheels and whatnot. ![]() Do i need spacers for the back wheels? I haven't tried them on the back wheels. But when i put them on the front wheels with no spacers on the wheel didn't even move because it was jammed on the shock absorber, so 3mm sorted that out but when i turned the wheel at not even full lock it rubbed. Also is it easy to change the studs then? ty |
Author: | stainlessmole [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:24 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
I'll go get dressed and have a look at the offset of the wheels. It's probably 40 like you said. Sorry, lazy day off with the missus lol |
Author: | stainlessmole [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
Yeah it's 40 |
Author: | stainlessmole [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
Ok... so if i get 5mm spacers i won't have to get new studs. But will i still get rubbing on full lock? I don't aim to make the wheels stick out more and look like a hotrod or anything so i don't care how big the spacers have to be as long as i don't have rubbing on full lock. Also... do i need spacers on the back? |
Author: | Jam [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
you wont need spacers on the back you can get big fat escos rims on the back without spacers and still get your hand up the back of the wheel. so that end will be fine. front wise...5mm is fine for studs..past that i really would consider putting longer ones in. as for spacing and full lock rubbing for the most part its a case of trial and error there are no set rules as each car is slightly different. however i know most people just poke up with the full lock rubbing and either change wheels for mot..or have a friendly tester. studs..wheel off..brakes off unbolt only dont disturb fluid lines...smack old ones out. new ones in. brakes on. wheel on job done. hth Jam |
Author: | stainlessmole [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
Aha thanks, i think i'll try 5mm first and see how it goes. |
Author: | tenchy si [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
![]() there 205/50 16" will thay fit ok |
Author: | stainlessmole [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
My Zetecs are the same size apart from the tyres are 45's instead. So they should fit apparently with some 5mm+ spacers on front. |
Author: | tenchy si [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
Author: | tenchy si [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
just finishist fitting them on thay look mint. plus no rubbing. il post some pics tomoz ![]() |
Author: | karlthomas [ Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
i have 195 40 r16 on mondy alloys and im lowerd 60mm!!! looks sweet ill post pics i have a little bubbing but not enough 2 need spacers! ![]() ![]() |
Author: | 95 Fiesta Si [ Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:38 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
Author: | karlthomas [ Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
Author: | stainlessmole [ Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 16" Mondeo alloys |
That's pretty much how i plan my si to look. Looks so nice. Although i've got silver Mondy-Z alloys And i'll probs get a RST bonnet instead of raisers. |
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