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Maximum Size Alloy?

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I have a 54 plate 3 door 1.8TDCi... What is the maximum size alloy i can buy? Bearing in mind my boot is quite heavy due to all my tools and sound system!

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    Ford Focus that is!

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    i recon 18's...... as if you dont lower the car you will still have substantial room between tyre and arch

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    Cheers mate!

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    You have to be careful that the overall diameter of the wheel (including tyres) stays the same, otherwise you'll screw the spedo readings! The height of your suspension doesn't even come into consideration. Just remember to get the right size tyres.

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    scott, i would of thought that this would ov been obvious???

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    Just like to point it out whenever I see this question. Surprising the number of people who don't think about it!

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    dont know what ur running now.... but on my 2008 tdci ive got 225/40/18's.. but these were standard... if you was to do this you would need a steering limiter so the wider tyres would not rub.....

    what are u running on now?

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