mikeyd1 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Hi everyone I just purched the 17 inch alloys from a 2014 zetec s and fitted them there don't seem to be any scrubing of tyres and arch. But do I really need to fit the steering rack limiter. All suggestions and coments would be appriciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Limiters are only necessary for 18" and larger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd1 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Even tho its a fiesta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 What was the original size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd1 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 The originals was 195 45 16 and the new 1s are 205 40 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Tyre width is 10mm more but radius ratio on new ones is less so rims plus tyres won't be much more. TBH as the width is 10mm more you may have increased risk of rubbing on full lock but only very slightly. I say fit them and check clearance on full lock to be sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd1 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Just finished putting them on and on full lock seem a bit tight but not rubbing will these be ok now or should I fit rack limiter? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 You'll know after driving the car. If you feel any rubbing or see signs of rubber transfer on the arches then yes but I think you'll be ok. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd1 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl46 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 The rack limiters are only £7.50. The tyres may not rub when stationary but at speed may. Ford fit limiters to cars specified with 17 inch wheels. Why wouldn't you? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpyBloke Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 The rack limiters are only £7.50. The tyres may not rub when stationary but at speed may. Ford fit limiters to cars specified with 17 inch wheels. Why wouldn't you? This ^^^^Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd1 Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 The price don't bother I just ain't got a clue how to fit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd1 Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 Just asked in ford they 106 pound to fit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd1 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Wel pick up steering rack limiter today then got it fitted at elites in rainam 48 pound. So I thought best to be on safe side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpyBloke Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Wel pick up steering rack limiter today then got it fitted at elites in rainam 48 pound. So I thought best to be on safe side. Me likee, me likee lots :) Sent from my iPad using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd1 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 I got to admit they transform the look of the car tottaly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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