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  • #101851

    71-bda
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    he looks like the sort of chap who has no problem rubbing his guts in a circular motion with one hand while patting his head with the other after a few drinks



    No nothing.

    No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

    No tackiness.

    Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

    Innit?

     

    #101854

    bobcat
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    ??????



    Honorary Member

     

    #119919

    rog
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    #120099

    pgregory
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    thanks for that, so do i need the 17″ or the 18″?

     

     

    #120406

    rog
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    Either fit. Tyre wall is different, ensuring rolling circumference is in tolerance.

    #120407

    rog
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    Either fit (17 or 18). Tyre wall is different, ensuring rolling circumference is in tolerance.

    Note brand of tyre differs also.

    #120430

    rog
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    Both fit. Different tyre walls compensate circumference.

    #120436

    71-bda
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    does the 17 incher fit over the front brake caliper though? Pain in the Harris having to swap front to rear etc if you get a front puncture



    No nothing.

    No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

    No tackiness.

    Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

    Innit?

     

    #120451

    pgregory
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    hmm, good point

    #120459

    rog
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    The 18” version definitely fits (both front and rear) tested it, during a spring clean.

    Side note, anybody that has a scissor jack, investigate if you need additional leverage (It is a heavy vehicle).

    Furthermore, suggest investment in a decent wheel brace. https://www.screwfix.com/p/laser-telescopic-wheel-brace-500mm/13244?tc=FB9&ds_kid=92700023752918269&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1243318&ds_rl=1247848&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpe_9gYur4gIVVojVCh0Plg7OEAQYAiABEgL4nPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

     

    #120460

    rog
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    #120461

    rog
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    Link to this product is posted earlier in thread (18” shown).

    #120485

    71-bda
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    and a torque wrench to do the nuts up to 100lbft would be handy too.



    No nothing.

    No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

    No tackiness.

    Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

    Innit?

     

    #120495

    1234enough
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    Would the use of a spare wheel invalidate insurance, as car dosn’t have one as standard or option? anyone told their insurance company ?

    #123705

    1234enough
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    Bit of back tracking on my previous post, below my installation of spare wheel. Thought I’d try a different way.

     

    I used fire rated expanding foam to form a new wheel well, lined & wrapped everything in low tack protector, applied foam, sit spare wheel on unset foam, leave for a week, bit of trimming, new foam wheel-well made. All in cost around £100 and countless hours of pleasure.

    ratchet strap to hold wheel in place

    wrapped in low tack before foaming

    after a week removed wrapped wheel,

    bit of trimming & black spray to look better

    jack kit, complete with wheel nutsall fitted & secured in place

    lost around 45mm of boot space, ho hum

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