Banded space savers

[max2503]

I have been looking at possibly banding 15" focus space savers to mount on my mk2 cortina, with hubcaps to look like a larger set of lotus steels. Has any one done this? Any feedback or photos would be fantastic

Many Thanks

[composimmonite]

I don't think they would look right even banded. Also PCD is different to the Cortina so by the time you have either used PCD adapters or had hubs adapted the cost will probably mean buying new wheels of the correct style will probably be cheaper.
Weller would make you suitable wheels www.wellerwheels.com

[sb]

Google it, plenty of info about. Banded Steels used to show off theirs but it doesnt look like they're trading or they re branded.

[qwerty]

Jun 24, 2016 19:41:20 GMT composimmonite said:

I don't think they would look right even banded. Also PCD is different to the Cortina so by the time you have either used PCD adapters or had hubs adapted the cost will probably mean buying new wheels of the correct style will probably be cheaper.
Weller would make you suitable wheels www.wellerwheels.com

PCD IS 4X108 the same. The space savers on the mk1.5 Focus' are 15"

[composimmonite]

Jun 24, 2016 19:58:50 GMT qwerty said:

Jun 24, 2016 19:41:20 GMT composimmonite said:

I don't think they would look right even banded. Also PCD is different to the Cortina so by the time you have either used PCD adapters or had hubs adapted the cost will probably mean buying new wheels of the correct style will probably be cheaper.
Weller would make you suitable wheels www.wellerwheels.com

PCD IS 4X108 the same. The space savers on the mk1.5 Focus' are 15"

I stand corrected I looked on eBay for Focus space savers and saw the ones that were 5 stud.

[composimmonite]

Peugeot 405 wheels are 4x108 PCD. Accepted they are 14" but does 0.5" of extra height make much difference ?

[60six]

I like the idea - Still looking damn good EVEN after a puncture.

[zefa46]

Have a look at citroen c5 they look like steels but are alloys and 4 stud ford
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-C5-15-Ultra-Light-Weight-Alloys-Wheels-4-7kg-Each-X5-/401144656010?hash=item5d6615b08a:g:YBQAAOSwkl5XcosE

[merlind100]

Citroen C5 also come in 6.5x16 with a Ford PCD, we have them on my girlfriends Capri



Standard Mk3 Capri centre caps fitted straight on to complete the sneaky look

[darrenh]

for our next trick, narrow some standard steel wheels so it fits in a smaller space in the boot

[composimmonite]

Jun 30, 2016 12:58:44 GMT darrenh said:

for our next trick, narrow some standard steel wheels so it fits in a smaller space in the boot

Just use one of these spares -

[madmog]

In parts of Europe such as Germany where they have summer and winter tyres, you can get steel wheels the same width as the alloys. They're used in winter for the winter tyres. If you can find the right width and pcd it could save a loot of hassle

[sarkie83]

Jun 29, 2016 8:47:59 GMT merlind100 said:

Citroen C5 also come in 6.5x16 with a Ford PCD, we have them on my girlfriends Capri



Standard Mk3 Capri centre caps fitted straight on to complete the sneaky look

Looks awesome - anymore pics?

[froggy]

C5 Steels have a couple of different patterns by the looks of it , mine are 6.5x 16 with a few more holes

[Dez]

Jun 24, 2016 20:50:16 GMT composimmonite said:

Peugeot 405 wheels are 4x108 PCD. Accepted they are 14" but does 0.5" of extra height make much difference ?

It's about tyre choice. There's relitively few available low/wide sizes in 14" compared to the pretty large choice in 15".

[MrSpeedy]

Jun 24, 2016 19:57:38 GMT sb said:

Google it, plenty of info about. Banded Steels used to show off theirs but it doesnt look like they're trading or they re branded.

That second pic is a set I did for a friend of mine for her Mk 2 golf.

I think they look pretty cool personally.

[Deleted]

What about widening a set of 15" ford steels?
4 stud mondeo might work. Would look great widened lots.