Rota Grid Drifts

[mikedaf2]

Does anyone else fancy a set of the below especially made for the Escos?

We need 5 sets to make it happen?





if interested see Mike Rainbirds post in new items.

[m19rcj]

How wide is that wheel in the pic, it looks very dished so maybe 9.5". I don't think 8.5" will look as dished.

[mikedaf2]

How wide is that wheel in the pic, it looks very dished so maybe 9.5". I don't think 8.5" will look as dished.

Im not sure, i will ask

[m19rcj]

Reason I said that mate, I had some rota gtr on my evo and the looked great being 9.5" as they were so dished but the 8.5" versions didnt look good at all, the face of the alloy was very flat looking.

[mikedaf2]

Reason I said that mate, I had some rota gtr on my evo and the looked great being 9.5" as they were so dished but the 8.5" versions didnt look good at all, the face of the alloy was very flat looking.

Ok good question, i have asked for pics of the actual wheel it would be

[cossymad]

That's 9.5.

If I order grids they'll be 8.5 and not as dished

I have just done a stock order for the Forces in 9" wide as they do still have a concave

Chris

[Tarmac Terrorist]

These style wheels have gotta have a good dish to look good, but my rotas in 9" form look great IMO.

[mikedaf2]

That's 9.5.

If I order grids they'll be 8.5 and not as dished

I have just done a stock order for the Forces in 9" wide as they do still have a concave

Chris

Chris,
It would be very disappointing if they didnt have the concave look, do you know of anything to fit the Escos with a concave look that does not have multi spokes?

Thanks
Mike

[cossymad]

Chris,
It would be very disappointing if they didnt have the concave look, do you know of anything to fit the Escos with a concave look that does not have multi spokes?

Thanks
Mike

Most are fairly flat to be honest, unless you want to go 5 stud conversion. The problem is is that the concaveness is determined by the width and 8.5 just won't cut it. You need 9 or above so if you can get a few others to go for the 9.5" Grid or GTR then you'll be out of luck.

The problem is due to strength and desing of wheel and brake clearance. An 8.5" wheel will only be able to have a maximum concaved centre of about 25mm and the centre needs to be flat around 130mm in the centre so has a step of about 25mm too.

A 9.5" wheels can imediately have an extra inch meaning a bigger concave.

[Tarmac Terrorist]

Ooo 9.5" GTR's.
I need more money!!!

[mikedaf2]

I guess the question is then, would 9.5" wide fit the Escort Cosworth without mods

[Tarmac Terrorist]

Doubt it. But the mods would be worth it I'm sure!

[cossymad]

Just about to do a set of 9.5x19" on one so Ill let you know.

[Mike Rainbird]

Will fit the rear, but you'll struggle on the front IMO. 9s with 255/35 tyres only "just" fit on the front.

[cossymad]

8.5 x 18's

Perfect for track and tracklook, but no concave.