paul jacobs Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I know that as standard, the CSR is let loose on the unsuspecting public with 15" wheels all round, but does anyone know if the car works well, or even better on 13"s. I don't know if the race cars use 13~s or whether they also stick with the standard 15" rims. I've got a set of split rim 13" wheels which I will either modify and use or sell if they can't be used. Paul J. Loud pipes save lives, but quiet ones save your hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted February 2, 2007 Area Representative Share Posted February 2, 2007 Paul, I've had a CSR200 in my garage this morning, and I noticed that the rear calipers are not the same as my DeDion car, and I suspect the disks may be bigger. I wish I'd taken more notice now, but I thought it looked like there would not be enough clearance to fit 13" wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Hi Paul, CSR260 race cars are all on 13" rims - can't remember the exact sizes but I can find out if you're interested regards Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catastrada Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 CSR260 race cars : 13" Wheels, 7" front and 9" rear Edited by - Catastrada on 2 Feb 2007 17:22:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Thanks guys, I thought they may have been running on 13" rims, but wasn't sure. Richard, you were quite correct in thinking the rear calipers aren't the normal Ford items. I understand that they are from a VW Golf. They certainly look a little "sexier", but they still work in the same way, but may be a little lighter as they have an alloy body. My 13" splits do fit, but are a very, very tight fit Paul J. Loud pipes save lives, but quiet ones save your hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorkieAndBest Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 RP: I can put that CSR back in your garage if required. PS: Thanks for the chat/info today; great drive home in the warm(ish) sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 The csr race cars run 13" Avon control slicks 7 x 13 et40 - 139mm backspace 9 x 13 et30 - 158mm backspace Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Thanks Dave, I can work out the tyre width and rim size [13"], but what does 139 & 158 mean, and backspace is a new one to me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 backspace is reference to the distance from the wheels hub mount face to the edge of the inner wheel rim bead. That being the "depth" that the wheel protrudes into the chassis area of the car from the mounting face of the hub . Its a simple way to be sure that the "depth" of the rim wont clash with suspension bits etc here is C7 TOP Taffia Area Rep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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