xpatx Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Will these 17" alloys fit straight onto my 2014 zetec 1.2 petrol without rubbing or lack of power? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan54771 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Yes they will be fine :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 or lack of power? If the diameter of the new wheels including tyres is larger than the original wheels, it would feel like there is less power (gearing is higher). Here's a site where you can check: http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpatx Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 I'm going from 15" standard to these 17" ones (hopefully!) Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 From the price list I assume your tyres are 195/55 R15? If so then they are the same diameter as the 17" tyres from a Zetec S or ST, so if the new wheels are the ones I think they are, they should be perfect :) There are rims on the price list that look identical to your photo, which come with 205/40 R17 tyres: http://www.ford.co.uk/SBE/Brochures/BrochuresandPricelists You'll just have to check that the tyres are the correct size, but they probably are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpatx Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks for your help and advise Phil much appreciated, yes those tyre sizes from mine and the replacements are correct so hopefully there won't be any power loss/gearing etc? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 You're welcome, and yes they are the same diameter so there will be no change to the gearing/power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl46 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 When you specify 17 in wheels on an order the factory fit steering rack limiters to stop the wheels from fouling the wheel arches on full lock.How it fits I do not know but it costs about £8 from Fords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpatx Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Been quoted £945 for a set of 4 with Toyo R1's all fitted etc from my local dealer. Any other 17" suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philr62 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I fancy a set of these to replace my 16'' zetec s ,but are these new shape still prone to buckling like the older streetpack 17''s? or have ford sorted this problem out on the newer wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HShaw Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 My passenger side alloys have taken a beating recently from potholes. Both of them are still round as ever. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpatx Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Cheers for the advise, just hunting around for the best price now and I'll post photos when I've got them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hjalle Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I went from the 195-50-15 to a 195-45-16 in my 1.6 and I haven't had any power problems. I didn't even notice a difference so you should be fine with the 205-40-17, as stated above they are all practically the same diameter. Just remember that there will be a slight change in your speedo error. I think mine decreased by 1km/h so if you accommodate for speedo error when you drive just remember to factor that in. Plus take a photo before you swap the alloys, it means you can have a little comparison photo. Its one of the things I wish I did so I could keep a track of all my little changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieLouise Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Hi,I have just changed my alloys this week.. from 195/55/R15 to 205/40/17 and there appears to be no problems atall :) As for the Speedo I havnt entirely had chance to figure out if this is slightly diffrent but as previously stated just take into account a slight change! Hope u find the right wheels :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpatx Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Before photo and alloys now on eBay for £400! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieLouise Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 What's on eBay for £400, slightly confused here? So what's the difference with the new fiesta to the 13plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpatx Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Sorry Katie! My old (well say old - 2 week old) 15" alloys & tyres. Just need some 17's now! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieLouise Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Ahh I'm with u, mine are currently stuck in a garage! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpatx Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Your black alloys look fantastic on your car, I'm going for silver 17" 8 spoke because you had the same alloys as mine and they look too small for the arches. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieLouise Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Thank you! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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