mags for ford escape

**ed17md** · December 23rd, 2005 06:58 PM

Hello everybody. This is my first post. I accidentally discovered your site while I was searching the net. I like the way you communicate- decent and no vulgar messages. Anyway can you pls. help me decide, I bought a ford escape and I plan to change the wheels. I saw a rota wheel - spider model. It looked good, kaya lang do you think its wise? Wala kayang maging problem. And also, switching from the present size 16 rim to a size 17, will it have any undue effect on the riding comfort of the escape?
Thanks and regards to everybody.

**Rav_5** · December 24th, 2005 08:29 PM

Hi sir! Join Ford Club Philippines. Madami po naka Escape dun baka matulongan ka.

www.fordclubph.com

**niky** · December 24th, 2005 10:04 PM

Yup, join us on fcp, there are quite a few members with Escapes, some of whom can help you.

As for the 17" ROTAs, I assume you're talking about Circuit 10's? They will fit okay on your ride, but take note that they will have a slightly rougher ride than your current 16's. Whether or not they'll make your vehicle slower or drink more gas depends on how heavy they are compared to stock, but if you have the stock 16s (SVT style?), they're very heavy, so changing to ROTAs won't hurt.

BUT: ROTA tuner wheels aren't really made for the rough stuff, and hitting a pothole fast enough in a heavy vehicle will cause them to deform. But if you take care on rough roads, they should last.

**kmo** · December 24th, 2005 10:09 PM

go 18s bitin ang 17s e with tires 235/50

**Lemon** · December 25th, 2005 01:01 AM

*OT :
Anong brand ba ng roof rails na nakakabit sa Escape? Any idea san shop makakabili and how much?
TIA!

**ed17md** · December 27th, 2005 09:30 AM

Thanks a lot for the very sound advices. Maybe Ill just stick to my present original set up and decide later. I really don't like rough rides. Masakit sa ulo pag matalbog.
Sir Niki, Ill join Ford Club Phil. Thanks again. Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year to all!