b4zz Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 i have just got myself a facelift focus on a 09 plate its got 16ich alloys and just woudering if i could put 17 straight on with out any isues and could i still have people in the back with out any rubbing as i am liking the sport pack alloys and what tyres would i need to run please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz83 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 i can't imagine going up an inch will cause any problems, the 17's will probably have lower profile tyres anyway so the actual overall size difference will be negligable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Will be fine, The focus from 2005-2011 can take up to and including 19" rims, Even lowering the car on ford approved Eibach springs will still allow you to carry passengers in the back. Not sure on the exact profile of the tyres possible 215/45/R17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 thnaks for the replys peeps much appreciated. will keep my eyes open for a nice set of 17s i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Minty Jupe Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 if your looking to change your wheels i'd go for 18's i went from 16's to 18's and absolutely love them i think they look the dogs doodahs straight swap with no problems , start looking on eBay took me a couple of months of looking and watching to get what i wanted at the price i wanted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Lowered on 18" will look great, If your wondering what 18's look like without lowering : This is 17's without lowering: This is 16's without lowering: Its worth noting: Bigger rims results in increased unsprung weight, The bigger wheel will slightly reduice your aceleration speed due to the axle turning a bigger mass, On the positive side though Your tyres will be wider resulting in increased grip and improved handling, I agree with Gary on the 18's grip, handling is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 cheers for the help peeps and your car looked good on the 17s witout lowering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 cheers for the help peeps and your car looked good on the 17s witout loweringThanks barry,Middle picture isint my focus its aarons from london, but you get the idea of difference in size etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 yep thanks lenny much appreciated. foruns a nice set if team dynamic pro race 3 in 17 but very confuzed as diffrent companys offer diffrent tires i got 205/50/17,225/45/17or 205/40/17 witch one would be best for comfort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 yep thanks lenny much appreciated. foruns a nice set if team dynamic pro race 3 in 17 but very confuzed as diffrent companys offer diffrent tires i got 205/50/17,225/45/17or 205/40/17 witch one would be best for comfort? 205/50/R17 would give you 50mm between your rim and the road, The middle figure is always the depth, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 ok cheers fella so if i went225/45/17 they would be a bit more harsh on bumps and pot holes then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 ok cheers fella so if i went225/45/17 they would be a bit more harsh on bumps and pot holes then 225/45/R17 will be good enough too mate but anything lower than 35 and you will feel a leaf on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 ok cheers fella for you help much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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