rear wheels fowling arches
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Re: rear wheels fowling arches
For comparison, your wheels are 13mm wider than those fitted to a 2.8 injection and there is a further 14mm negative offset. By my calculation, that means they will protrude a total of 27mm further out than the widest wheels fitted to the Capri as standard equipment.
I guess there's a reason why the 7.5" rims were fitted to cars with x-pack kits.
Interestingly, the CCI website suggests that size wheel is only suitable for cars with a wing extension kit fitted.
Andrew.
I guess there's a reason why the 7.5" rims were fitted to cars with x-pack kits.
Interestingly, the CCI website suggests that size wheel is only suitable for cars with a wing extension kit fitted.
Andrew.
Re: rear wheels fowling arches
Thanks Andrew,
Guess I’ll put them up for sale and obtain correct ones
Guess I’ll put them up for sale and obtain correct ones
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Re: rear wheels fowling arches
I fear for the sanity of the previous owner who decided to buy wheels that would never safely fit a Capri without major bodywork modifications.Make sure you tell him we all think he has egg on his face.
Its worth checking with Martin at Caprigear to see what decent 2nd hand wheels he has in stock. Unless its a modified car the standard 13" 4 spoke alloys from the late S & Laser always look the part IMHO.
Its worth checking with Martin at Caprigear to see what decent 2nd hand wheels he has in stock. Unless its a modified car the standard 13" 4 spoke alloys from the late S & Laser always look the part IMHO.