I measured the space-saver in the Tempo, an early '80's Escort rim that's on the Tempo, and a Tempo rim.
Had to measure at the bead and at the hub- other places unreliable:
Space-saver: .103" @ bead; .1125" @ hub
Escort: .104" @ bead; .1116" @ hub
Tempo: .135" @ bead; .150" @ hub.... BUT the Tempo rim I had powdercoated- the paint is noticeably thicker than the others...
I'd say the Escort and Space-saver rims were made from the same gauge steel.
I do know that Escort and Tempo share a 14" aluminum rim design with one difference: the Escort version is thinner, all because the Tempo weighs a few hundred pounds more.
