Aspenmeteor
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Just wanted to know if a set of regular 15 inch contour steeles would fit my 00 SVT! thanks!
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15's on an SVT
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Big Jim
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Yes, they fit.
fordsvt98
Veteran CEG'er
bolt pattern is 4 x 108 on my contour svt.
CSVT1214
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LOL Ok....
bolt pattern is 4 x 108 on my contour svt.
He wasn't questioning bolt patterns. ALL contours use the same bolt pattern.
He was questioning larger SVT caliper/rotor clearance inside a 15" rim. And as answered by Big Jim, they will fit... just.
fordsvt98
Veteran CEG'er
is that offset then? whats an svt's or whatever for clearance for future reference?
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.
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.
fordsvt98
Veteran CEG'er
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.
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Aspenmeteor
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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!!
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!!
rkneeshaw
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I have SVT brakes on my car and run the stock 15" 7spoke wheels in the winter, no problems whatsoever.
I have SVT brakes on my car and run the stock 15" 7spoke wheels in the winter, no problems whatsoever.
same here
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