Lenny Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 LMAO! Lenny, have you got photos of EVERYTHING you do?Been on here five years now mate, lol Ive built up quite an archive having done almost everything to the car at this point in time, Pictures keep it interesting though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I dont need to see your role play outfits thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenlee91 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Tyreleader.co.uk is the best deal for tyres I've found. They're shipped free in 48 hours, and then just get fitted wherever you want (£172 for 4 Falken ze914 in 205/55 R16, fitting was £20 for all 4 incl balancing). Sub £50 a tyre + fitting when the cheapest I found in the UK was £50+ Just had a quick look, depending on the tyres you want depends on how much you'll save although looking at the 225/40/18 they are practically the same price everywhere I've looked. Sold mine to a buyer in the uk on ebay lol Packaged them up like baby bell cheese, shipping was 67 euro for all four, I made 340 pounds on them bought the RS focus tail lights from sandicliffe Here's pictures of the packaging process You have pictures for everything? (Must say they are very helpful) lol. Some very neat packaging that I'm just glad I won't have to do it lol. Although I do have some of the old parts which where removed from my car at the time of adding the bodykit which I might need to package if they sell. Still need to pick these up from their Garage gonna get my brother to use his van :P lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I dont need to see your role play outfits thanks!Thats northern Ireland Belfast stig, Up there hes not called "The Stig" he's called "The F@@kin Stig" Off topic now but my favourite of all is this passport sized picture holder make yourself or someone be the stig lol Put a head on the shoulders Just had a quick look, depending on the tyres you want depends on how much you'll save although looking at the 225/40/18 they are practically the same price everywhere I've looked. You have pictures for everything? (Must say they are very helpful) lol. Some very neat packaging that I'm just glad I won't have to do it lol. Although I do have some of the old parts which where removed from my car at the time of adding the bodykit which I might need to package if they sell. Still need to pick these up from their Garage gonna get my brother to use his van :P lol Im proud of that packaging lol spent three days in customs after i sent them out Perhaps because i signed Tony Montanna on the dispatch invoice He was the lead guy in the movie "Scar Face" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Just had a quick look, depending on the tyres you want depends on how much you'll save although looking at the 225/40/18 they are practically the same price everywhere I've looked. Check back every so often - their prices change sometimes daily - I waited 3 weeks til the Falkens dropped to a good price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenlee91 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Just had a thought over night as you do...... If I upgrade to the 18's what if anything do I need to do about the spacesaver spare wheel in my boot? Just in case I every have to use it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Just had a thought over night as you do...... If I upgrade to the 18's what if anything do I need to do about the spacesaver spare wheel in my boot? Just in case I every have to use it.Your overall rolling radius of the wheel will remain the same mate, When changing from 16" to 18" the side wall of the tyre becomes replaced with alloy rim, 16" have a 55mm profile (side wall depth) 18" have a 35mm or 40mm profile (side wall depth) Overall size is the same, but if you ever get a front puncture as always you will have to take a rear wheel off to put it on the front, then fit spare on rear for safety. Alternativly like me you could ditch the spare and join the AA Ive fitted a foam wad from a Mk1 RS Focus in mine no spare. Sleep tight ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenlee91 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Your overall rolling radius of the wheel will remain the same mate, When changing from 16" to 18" the side wall of the tyre becomes replaced with alloy rim, 16" have a 55mm profile (side wall depth) 18" have a 35mm or 40mm profile (side wall depth) Overall size is the same, but if you ever get a front puncture as always you will have to take a rear wheel off to put it on the front, then fit spare on rear for safety. Alternativly like me you could ditch the spare and join the AA Ive fitted a foam wad from a Mk1 RS Focus in mine no spare. Sleep tight ;) Thanks for the heads up on that..... I've been reading up on the 18's and having to fit the Steering Limiter which has cast doubt on getting the 18's now as I've read you lose about 4ft in the turning circle which seems quite excessive and makes 3 point turns near impossible. So I've been thinking about 17's but I can't find any which I think will suit the car.... Anybody got a Zetec S with 17's which you can show me some pictures? I could go for the 16's http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16-Ford-FOCUS-MK3-11-ON-STUNNING-MODEL-F79-4-BLACK-Alloy-Wheels-5x108-ET52-/371218412380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item566e57735c but I'm not sure on the tyres they'd require and then maybe lower the car by 30mm. Decisions, Decisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 You will be sorry if you go for 17's, after all, how often do you do a 3 point turn? 16's look daft with the kit. I am more than happy to put up with my turning circle to have a better looking car.:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 You will be sorry if you go for 17's, after all, how often do you do a 3 point turn? 16's look daft with the kit. I am more than happy to put up with my turning circle to have a better looking car.:) I haven't done one in my own car for a while, i tend to find a side road and reverse in / out or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 You will be sorry if you go for 17's, after all, how often do you do a 3 point turn? 16's look daft with the kit. I am more than happy to put up with my turning circle to have a better looking car.:)+1 The handling by far outweighs the turning angle, The turning angle would be the same had you bought a transit, Roads are designed to allow for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 That's quite a negative thing to say Wes. My focus looks far better with the 17's than it did with the 18's it started life with. Plus it rides better too. Ok mines a tit x but I'd say mine handles every bit a good as an zetec s and even a RS. Wheel choice is an individual thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Lower the front, Put some 16" snow flake on front, Dont lower the back, leave it stock And fit some 18" snow flake Proper Racer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 That's quite a negative thing to say Wes. My focus looks far better with the 17's than it did with the 18's it started life with. Plus it rides better too. Ok mines a tit x but I'd say mine handles every bit a good as an zetec s and even a RS. Wheel choice is an individual thing. Has yours got the kit on?Im sorry but theres no way a Titanium X handles as well as an RS! If it did then they wouldnt spend thousands developing different components! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Lower the front, Put some 16" snow flake on front, Dont lower the back, leave it stock And fit some 18" snow flake Proper Racer Dont forget to add a brake light underneath to light up the underside when you jump on the anchors, retro cool!B) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenlee91 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 So my question is to you people with the 18's how much does it affect the turning angle? I can't believe it'd be as much as the 4ft I've been reading surely? I'm in and out of works car park most days would I notice the limit of the steering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 It just means that where as you could drive or reverse into a space in one go it takes an extra manoeuvre with the limiters fitted. No big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenlee91 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 It just means that where as you could drive or reverse into a space in one go it takes an extra manoeuvre with the limiters fitted. No big deal. The standard turning circle for a Ford Focus is 11 meters adding the limiters and 18" alloys look to increase this to 12 meters (Source: https://www.carwow.co.uk/blog/Ford-Focus-Dimensions-949) I think I might have to see if I can find someone with the 18's and have a go so I can see the difference that's the only way I can see my mind being sure to go for the 18's. If I go for black alloys I'm looking to change the wheel nuts to black as well with also having a locking wheel nut on each alloy (Obviously) any suggestions for these? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 The standard turning circle for a Ford Focus is 11 meters adding the limiters and 18" alloys look to increase this to 12 meters (Source: https://www.carwow.co.uk/blog/Ford-Focus-Dimensions-949) I think I might have to see if I can find someone with the 18's and have a go so I can see the difference that's the only way I can see my mind being sure to go for the 18's. If I go for black alloys I'm looking to change the wheel nuts to black as well with also having a locking wheel nut on each alloy (Obviously) any suggestions for these? Easiest way to change the nut colour is to purchase a set of 19mm plastic nut caps on eBay, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271669166658 Also purchase a set of black McGard lock nuts Confirm fitment prior to purchase http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MCGARD-BLACK-LOCKING-WHEEL-NUTS-SET-24137SUB/170987451719?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29973%26meid%3D36ce4ffb613f4b409e72de86adebb8fb%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D300514803775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 If I go for black alloys I'm looking to change the wheel nuts to black as well with also having a locking wheel nut on each alloy (Obviously) any suggestions for these? The only problem with black nuts is that as soon as you put your wheel brace on them they will get scratched and look a mess. The nut caps sound a better option although ive not see them myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 The only problem with black nuts is that as soon as you put your wheel brace on them they will get scratched and look a mess. The nut caps sound a better option although ive not see them myself. Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271669166658 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Didnt even know they existed! Do they fit over the chrome caps that are already on ours? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 In place of any caps o believe as these sit straight over the nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Ooooops Wes that's predictive text taking over. I meant ST. No my tit x doesn't have a body kit on tho I do plan to colour code the black plastic bits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Didnt even know they existed! Do they fit over the chrome caps that are already on ours?These caps slide over the existing 19mm nut, If the tin cap should come off your existing nut it will then be an 18mm I hate ford supplied nuts there made of cheese, I swapped all out for McGard but cost me over 100 pounds The caps on my factory nuts came lose then twisted on the inside nut thus becoming warped Had to use a hammer and flat head screwdriver to remove the warped caps Resulting in the nuts looking like this: These capless nuts are 18mm Found this out when i tried to remove them using the ford wheel brace. The 18mm nut warped the 19mm socket in the brace rendering it useless. Had to purchase new wheel brace and new nuts: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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