AF_MK7 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Hi all Wondering if anyone has put 19's on there focus and if there where any problems as to wheels rubbing in arches or turning problems. not sure what the offset of them are though. These are the wheels https://www.skidz.co.uk/site/product/zito-935/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 What size are you coming from? You might need/want rack limiters, especially being 8.5 deep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF_MK7 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 currently there are 18" st alloys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 What size are you coming from? You might need/want rack limiters, especially being 8.5 deep. +1 Anything over 7.5" wide on a lowered focus needs the steering rack limiter kit from Ford fitted the kit comes with institutions fits a number of models and costs between 25-30 GBP basically a polyurethane Bush ring that fits inside of the CV boot preventing the inner sidewall from rubbing on full turning lock. eBay brand "ST alloys" are generally 18x7.5 and don't have the centre spine in the spokes also don't require Ford steering limiter kit when lowered. Ford brand ST alloys are 18x8 and have centre spine in spokes and require rack limiter kit when lowered. 800GBP in price difference between purchasing Ford brand and eBay brand. Salsheikh is rolling 19" on his focus 1.8TDCi Link: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/46067-sals-tdci-build-thread/ On a side note; Doesn't the 1.6TDCi suffer from enough unsprung mass rolling 18's without adding an extra 4" overall road contact and even more weight ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF_MK7 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 they are genuine 18" st alloys lenny. 225/40/18 tyres. i had 225/45/18 on the front and they rubbed on the inner arch against the engine bay. so got 225/40/18 tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 they are genuine 18" st alloys lenny. 225/40/18 tyres. i had 225/45/18 on the front and they rubbed on the inner arch against the engine bay. so got 225/40/18 tyres.I've 225/35 on mine with the rack limiter kit not had any problems, Turning improved after having laser tracking alignment done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 i had 235/35/19's on my car before and didnt suffer any issues. I've currently got 245/40/18's on and still no issues and no rack limiter fitted either! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF_MK7 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 i had 235/35/19's on my car before and didnt suffer any issues. I've currently got 245/40/18's on and still no issues and no rack limiter fitted either! Have you lowered your car at all though ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Yep using h&r springs 30mm drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 This is how it looked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 This is how it looked Definitely passing the shoe test there Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_60 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 thats wider than the focus st that iam collecting on monday 8 X 19" Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 @ Lenny pic from when they were installed and most focus lowering springs have that high backside effect unfortunately unless you get the redline special split springs from pumaspeed http://www.pumaspeed.co.uk/product-REDLINE-ST225-Special-Edition-Level-Springs-by-Eibach_16247.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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