james08 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 just got a mk6 van and ive got a set of cosworth alloys for it, the alloys fit fine except the rear centre caps dont, anyone got any ideas on how to get them to fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe on a mish Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 just got a mk6 van and ive got a set of cosworth alloys for it, the alloys fit fine except the rear centre caps dont, anyone got any ideas on how to get them to fit?well i have a set of 15 inch on my van and they fit fine. when you fit the rear alloys can you turn the alloy wheel freely as i had a set of mondeo 16 inch alloys and they would not turn at all kept catching the inner body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 passenger one has about 10mm clearance on the body, drivers side touches so i need to adjust the body with my hammer, its just the centre caps that wont go on as the axle is in the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 anyone? just want the centre caps to fit, what do i need to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe on a mish Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 anyone? just want the centre caps to fit, what do i need to do?can you put a picture up on here it would help as this is a wierd one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 can do yes, the fronts fit fine the rears have part of the hub in the way stopping the clips holding the cap on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe on a mish Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 can do yes, the fronts fit fine the rears have part of the hub in the way stopping the clips holding the cap onas far as i know the only difference between the mondeo 16 inch alloys and escort cosworth alloys is the width of the rim not the center fitment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 the centre fits fine, its the centre cap that hides the wheel nuts that doesnt fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe on a mish Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 the centre fits fine, its the centre cap that hides the wheel nuts that doesnt fitthats what i was on about it should go straight on unless the rear of the van has been modified in any way ie disk conversion?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 nope no mods its a completely standard mk6 ex postman pat van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingeRS2K Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 You'll need spacers. I've got them on the rear of my van, to clear the inner arch and the lip where the alloy mounts on. Van's rear drum set up is slightly different than a normal escort car one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 any ideas on the size? im also assuming ill need longer studs too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 pics of how the centre of the wheel sits http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-09-18121411.jpg this is with the cap on as far as it will go http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-09-18121529.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe on a mish Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 pics of how the centre of the wheel sits http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-09-18121411.jpg this is with the cap on as far as it will go http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-09-18121529.jpgyou will probably need 5mm spacers and longer stud bolts then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 any ideas what the studs will need to be off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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