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Just wanted to know if a set of regular 15 inch contour steeles would fit my 00 SVT! thanks!
15's on an SVT
Just wanted to know if a set of regular 15 inch contour steeles would fit my 00 SVT! thanks!
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Yes, they fit.
Jim Johnson
98 SVT
03 Escape Limited
bolt pattern is 4 x 108 on my contour svt.
1998 Contour Svt Born 5/12/97 #897 of 6535 or 2487
(depends how you look at it)
LOL Ok....
1998 SVT Contour (B/MNB) #542 3L
2000 SVT Contour (SF/MNB) #1533
2003 BMW 540i M-Sport (6 spd)
2002 Lexus IS300 SOLD!!
He wasn't questioning bolt patterns. ALL contours use the same bolt pattern.Originally Posted by fordsvt98
He was questioning larger SVT caliper/rotor clearance inside a 15" rim. And as answered by Big Jim, they will fit... just.
is that offset then? whats an svt's or whatever for clearance for future reference?
1998 Contour Svt Born 5/12/97 #897 of 6535 or 2487
(depends how you look at it)
No... that is not "offset" that he was asking about.
The offset, measured in millimeters, can be negative or positive, and is the distance from the mounting surface to the rim's true centerline. A positive offset means the wheel is front of the mounting surface, closer to the center of the fender; a negative offset means the wheel is away from the mounting surface and projecting from the fender. Offset affects the scrub radius of the steering and it is advisable to stay within the limits allowed by the vehicle manufacturer. However, if tires are fitted which are significantly wider than those specified by the manufacturer, a compromise may have to be adopted whereby a wheel with less offset is used to prevent the tire rubbing on the suspension.
Those trucks with tires that stick WAY out from the fender? yeah.. negative offset, to prevent tire rub. (actually, commonly just.."because they want it that way"
The SVTs rim offset - 40mm
He was asking about the 15" rims inner diameter and whether or not it would clear SVT calipers/rotors.
Just was inquiring on how much of gap is needed for rims to clear the calipers as well. i thought that had to do with offset i thought offset was the measurement of space to clear the calipers is what I meant to ask i guess then. I guess it does not.
Last edited by fordsvt98; 01-12-2007 at 02:28 AM.
1998 Contour Svt Born 5/12/97 #897 of 6535 or 2487
(depends how you look at it)
The SVTs rim offset - 40mm
He was asking about the 15" rims inner diameter and whether or not it would clear SVT calipers/rotors.[/QUOTE]
Yes this is what i am asking. Thanks for the help guy's!!
I have SVT brakes on my car and run the stock 15" 7spoke wheels in the winter, no problems whatsoever.
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