Revolution Wheels

[petert 585]

I'm considering buying a set in 15x8 ET00 for racing.

http://www.motorsport-tools.com/revolution-5-spoke-classic-rally-race-alloy-wheel-15-x-8-escort-mk2-group4-fit.html

 

Does anyone have an experience with these?

And what is the difference with Group4 fitting?

[alync406 4]

Group 4 fitting has a wider stud hole in the wheel to locate on a stud like this http://grp4fabrications.com/product_info.php?cPath=46&products_id=80 . You could use these nuts if you have a std conversion which is the right thread http://grp4fabrications.com/product_info.php?cPath=46&products_id=235

[stu8v 68 1 Cars]

Revolution wheels tend to be very heavy, although pretty much indestructible.

 

I managed to wreck my suspension when hitting a kerb, the wheel merely had a scratch.....!

[welshpug 1,656]

A staple diet of the Rally escort in the UK.

 

also found on a certain 205...

 

[petert 585]

Revolution wheels tend to be very heavy, although pretty much indestructible.

 

What do you call very heavy? The wheels obviously work ok for Colin.

 

I definitely don't need Grp4 option, however, re-doing the studs to a more common PCD would open up a lot more wheel choices.

[Reebmit 51 4 Cars]

Can't comment on weight but I used them on various cars, escorts, midgets etc and as Stu says,very strong. For me a great looking wheel too..... look awesome on above said 205...

Edited February 22, 2015 by Reebmit

[welshpug 1,656]

escorts are 108 in grp4 or 1 fit, also 8 or 9" et0 ish, so ideal for the front of a wider arched 205 as they are off the shelf.

[rallyeash 155]

What do you call very heavy? The wheels obviously work ok for Colin.

 

I definitely don't need Grp4 option, however, re-doing the studs to a more common PCD would open up a lot more wheel choices.

I was looking into wheels like this once, think they are no heavier than your average alloy at around 7-8kg.

[Ballyafb 6]

Good to see I am not the only one looking at getting these wheels.

 

Do you need longer studs/bolts to fit them though?

 

I am in the middle of a stud conversion, just dont know how big of a hole to drill to take a 13.1mm spline

[petert 585]

You'll definitely need studs. I'm sticking with std. M12x1.25.

[Ballyafb 6]

Would sleeved nuts also work, instead of using those group 4 studs?

 

I like the idea of a steel insert for added strength, but did not know the hole was bigger too.

[Tom Fenton 1,541]

On tarmac surely you don't need a heavy wheel?

 

http://www.force-racing.co.uk/wheels-15/

[welshpug 1,656]

depends how much you love the kerbs

[Batfink 201]

On tarmac surely you don't need a heavy wheel?

 

http://www.force-racing.co.uk/wheels-15/

 

If only he made 14" wheels - I'd have a set for my AE86

[Tom Fenton 1,541]

Carl has been considering 14's but the main issue for him is that there hasn't been many enquiries and also there are sod all tyres available now in 14"

[petert 585]

Price/weight has to be considered however. I'd love to be able to justify 300GBP per wheel, but that ain't gonna happen. Any suggestions for 15x8 ET0 (or less) is welcomed.