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Old 29-07-2008, 06:26 PM   #1
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I've heard that 15 inch Saab chaser style rims fit on escorts. Does anyone know if this is true. My stud pattern is 4 x 108. Is this the same for the saab rims too?

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Old 29-07-2008, 06:30 PM   #2
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i saw a picture somewhere of an esky with those rims.. looks real tough sorry i cant find the pic
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Old 29-07-2008, 06:43 PM   #3
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yeah , i saw one on ebay. It was a van. same as mine. Looks tough. They will save me changing to 5 stud if i don't have to
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Old 29-07-2008, 09:07 PM   #4
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saab chaser wheels look like?
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Old 29-07-2008, 09:20 PM   #5
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They are similar to falcon pursuit steel rims. The early saab rims are 15 inch but they are a 4 stud pattern. I don't want to go to the hassle of changing to a 5 stud pattern. I don't have the knowhow to do it. I've heard they fit. There's an escort van on ebay at the moment with them.
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Old 29-07-2008, 09:34 PM   #6
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yeah saab wheels to fit, Mondeo and focus fit too, they are probaly cheaper and easier to find.
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Old 29-07-2008, 09:40 PM   #7
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what about the offsets? Are they similar or the same as the wheels on my van. They are only stock rims, so i'd say mine would be 5 0r 5 and a half inches wide
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Old 30-07-2008, 10:23 AM   #8
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Old 30-07-2008, 10:48 AM   #9
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When I had my Cortina, i was quoted $100 EACH rim for SAAB rims.

I took a trip down to my local Ford Dealer and got a set of 4 Focus delivery wheels (rims and brand new tyres) for $60 each. Bolted right up, correct PCD, and offset.

No need to change to 5 Stud. Its worth the trip to your local dealer and see what they have available.
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Old 30-07-2008, 05:36 PM   #10
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thanks heaps for the info. appreciate it. Makes things a whole lot easier. cheers klawster
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Old 30-07-2008, 05:38 PM   #11
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actually, what size tyres do the delivery rims have on them. no probs in the guards of my esky?
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Old 30-07-2008, 10:24 PM   #12
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A pic of my old RS with SAAB rims.

These are 15x6" you can get 15x5.5" but do not look as good and offset is a bit worse.
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Old 30-07-2008, 10:52 PM   #13
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Hi pretty interested in those delivery rims, looking for a set of 14's or 15's to put on a rally car for a drive to alice springs for the start of the red center rally, don't want to waste good rally rubber, Cheers
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Like I said, it was on a Cortina, but I didn't have any issues at all from memory.

I *think* they were 14's....

[edit] they must have been 14's because the EL hubcaps didn't quite fit on them...
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Old 31-07-2008, 05:37 PM   #15
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Thanks everyone for your help. Think i;ll try and find some saab rims. Spoke to various ford dealers and they want anything from 120 to 197 for the focus delivery rims, and thats each. Almost get a set of minilites for the cost of steel wheels.
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Old 08-08-2008, 03:17 PM   #16
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hey would Cortina Hotwire mags fit my 1977 escort panelvan?
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Old 08-08-2008, 04:53 PM   #17
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yeah they should do. I had a set on my 1st escort that ended up on my cortina. my esky was a 76 4 door and my corty was a 78 TE 250 crossflow 6 banger. Nice in a straight line!
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Old 09-08-2008, 09:09 AM   #18
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Whats the kick with Saab rims? In the 15 years I've owned small Fords, I'm still trying to figure out what the fascination is? They look like something off a Falcon Ute. If you want 15" rims, stump up the cash for some decent period rims like superlites.
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