WinDrop Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hi all ford club members. I was browsing the internet for an answer to an issue that I have and i found this forum. Seems to be the best place to talk about Ford Focus huh? :) Issue that I have is that i bought "16 Ford alloy wheels with tyres. Now, the problem that I have is that before I had steel wheels and as far as I understand alloy wheels are not quite compatible with bolt patterns. Is that right? I tried to fit the alloy wheel but i failed because the nut was not big enough. So the question that I have is. Can I just buy bigger nuts or will i have to do some modifications? I have Ford Focus year 2001 (as far as I understand it's MK4). I do appreciate any help. Thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Singh Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 you have a mk 1/1.5 focus not a mk4 as it doesnt exist yet. alloy wheel nuts are different to steel wheel nuts. you can get the right ones from ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinDrop Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 you have a mk 1/1.5 focus not a mk4 as it doesnt exist yet. alloy wheel nuts are different to steel wheel nuts. you can get the right ones from ford Do i only have to change nuts? or will I have to replace bolts to something else as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOCA Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 You just have to change the nuts, they have a bigger flange on them , the bolts are the same, the mk1 Focus is 4-stud, you will need 16 nuts http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Probe-Replacement-Wheel-Nuts-x-16-WND6-Alloy-Wheels-Only-/400340309772?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item5d3624570c#ht_906wt_921 Ford will probably charge you a fortune for 16 nuts - eBay is sure to be cheaper - those (in link) are zink plated (cheaper) stainless steel ones are better but more expensive All Fiesta, Mondeo mk1 & 2, Focus mk1 etc have 4 studs, Focus mk2/3 Mondeo mk3/4/5 etc have 5-studs apart from that the bolt patterns are all the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinDrop Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 You just have to change the nuts, they have a bigger flange on them , the bolts are the same, the mk1 Focus is 4-stud, you will need 16 nuts http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Probe-Replacement-Wheel-Nuts-x-16-WND6-Alloy-Wheels-Only-/400340309772?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item5d3624570c#ht_906wt_921 Ford will probably charge you a fortune for 16 nuts - ebay is sure to be cheaper All Fiesta, Mondeo mk1 & 2, Focus mk1 etc have 4 studs, Focus mk2/3 Mondeo mk3/4/5 etc have 5-studs apart from that the bolt patterns are all the same Awesome, Thank you very much. I was afraid that I will have to change bolts as well. Thank you for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 you might want to get locking nuts. i got a full set from taper pro - all 16 for aprox £35 all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 ford nuts £2.49 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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