Escort wheels

[McBain]

Hey all,

I'll try to be brief, but I'm not very good at it...

I've recently bought a 1980 MKII escort, and only recently managed to get it registered...

There were quite a few things I wanted to do to the car before I moved onto 'cosmetics', but a problem ( more of a choice ) has presented itself...

When the car arrived (it was an interstate ebay purchase), it was wearing the spare on the rear. The original was in the boot and it was flat.

I pumped it up and took it to the mechanics, asking them to monitor it and replace it if it wasn't leaking.

They have since informed me that the original wheel was driven on while flat, and damage to the side wall has occoured. My mechanic has advised me that putting it back on wouldn't be preferable as I would be running the risk of a blow out.

As it's really only one tyre that needs replacing, I figure I have two options...

1) Try and track down one original tyre, as the other rear is at about 60 - 70%

2) Or, I could buy a completely new set of rears...

Doesn't sound like much of a problem yet does it?

Thing is, I hate wasting money, and I hate doing things twice. I had planned to upgrade to a set of taller, wider mags in the future, (hopefully by the end of the year), but that would mean then throwing out the tyre I bought at the start of the year (now).

Can anyone make any suggestions as to what I'd be looking for when contemplating buying a set of wheels?

Also, do you know what 108 ( four stud x 108 ) is refering too?

And any idea what PCD is?

Any help, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated....

Dan