tlo

tlo

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Now I have replaced the wiring loom for the fuel rail fingers crossed , I thought some new wheels are in order (the mrs thinks the16" are to small) Would you knowledgeable gents have a look at the pics and tell me what type of alloys they are and if they are indeed 17" thank you
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hey are and if they are indeed 17" thank you
 
I've got a set of 5 17" BBS Vortex alloys that I would sell. No tyres, but I can get a price for 5 new tyres from my brothers garage. :)
 
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Note that the Triple Sport is also available in 16" - so make sure you get the right size. Also note that the triple sport was also available on very early cars and have a different wheel offset which doesn't suit the later cars (2001-on). Remember the simple dimple rule (wheels with dimples or small holes between each wheel stud are suitable for the later cars and can be retro-fitted to earlier cars - those without the dimples can't be fitted to later cars unless used with spacers)*

(* Inevitably, there are exceptions, as very late facelift cars didn't have the dimples either, but generally they're of the more squared "modern" design)
 
I've a set of 5 17" TREK (the ones in the last pic) no tyres. If you want to arrange collection they're yours. need to empty the shed.
 
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rob_bell said:
Note that the Triple Sport is also available in 16" - so make sure you get the right size. Also note that the triple sport was also available on very early cars and have a different wheel offset which doesn't suit the later cars (2001-on). Remember the simple dimple rule (wheels with dimples or small holes between each wheel stud are suitable for the later cars and can be retro-fitted to earlier cars - those without the dimples can't be fitted to later cars unless used with spacers)*

(* Inevitably, there are exceptions, as very late facelift cars didn't have the dimples either, but generally they're of the more squared "modern" design)
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The dimples began to disappear after the facelift FL1 came out. My SE's original week 30 2004 Freedom rims didn't have dimples between the mounting holes.
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Good point about the Triple Sport being able in 16" and 17" sizes. My ES V6 had 16" Triple Sport rims.
 
Colthebrummie said:
I bow to your superior knowledge Nodge. If they are 17" they still look too small maybe we need 18". Is there such a thing.

Col
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Yes. The Sport FL1 facelift had 9 spoke 18" rims. I'd love a set for myself, but sadly they get silly money. :(
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I've seen some 19" on eBay supposedly for a Freelander or evoque. I would be very tempted but I've only just replaced all my tyres.

Col
 
Colthebrummie said:
I've seen some 19" on eBay supposedly for a Freelander or evoque. I would be very tempted but I've only just replaced all my tyres.

Col
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Evoque wheels don't fit the FL1. The Evoque, Discovery Sport and FL2 use the Ford 5 X 108 PCD.
The FL1 uses the Japanese 5 X 114.3 PCD.
 
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