dilusion Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I have a '66 mk1 cortina and bougth a set of 13x7 hotwires to put on. I have tried the rims on without tyres the backs fit sweet but there is only about 10ml of room from the strut to the rim on the front. I don't think many tyres will fit on that without rubbing. Does anyone have experience with 7" rims on a mk1 cortina. Would I have to get spacers in order to get 205's under without probs? I am also worried that it may foul the guard if I put spacers or something on, don't really want to flare it keep it original. Any info would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Just run 195s or 185s on the front and 205s rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilusion Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 yeah looks like my best option. I guess they will have to be 60 profile aswell would be quite hard to get 50's in 195 and 205? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 205/50/13 should be easy to find as thats basically what an eager is isnt it? 195or185/50/13 may be harder to find but not impossiable. Buy the back two tyres first and try them on the front. 205s may fit. I have a feeling they wont tho. My mk2 tina has 205s rear and 185s front. I wouldnt be surprised if it was for this same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 205/50/13 should be easy to find as thats basically what an eager is isnt it? 215/50. wokos make some now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilusion Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 I called around all the tyre shops here in chch and they told me that nobody made 205/50's only 205/60s but everyone had 215/50's and I'd definately have to do some guard/hub modification to fit those on. I will probably just have to go for some 195/60s or something, wont look as good but who gives a shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Surely someone makes 205 50s. The prob with ringing around the tyre shops they will only know the sizes for the actual brands they sell. Try federal as they often make weird size tyres like for example 195 45 15. Mine are 205 50 15s. Forgot to mention that. Also try 'Tonys Tyre Serice' as they have real good service and will prob find something for you if not have something. OR if you have money they would prob do a dunlop semi slick or the likes in the size you want. Try the DZ02G or the DO1J & D98 Dunlop range as they say they do other sizes. ie custom tyres. Looking at $240 min tyre here however and they wear down quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutiny Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 what about the 195 45 13s scheme was talking about? http://www.oldschool.co.nz/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=5983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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4D105e Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 i had the same prob with my old anglia so i got some aluminium bolt on spacers they worked a treat i still have them in my g rage if ya wanna buy them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilusion Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 Thanks all I will let you know how I get on I may still need those spacers and if I do I'll definately let you know cheers bro. Took the block and head into the machineist in the weekend can't wait to get the bitch on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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