Guest Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Along with the other mods ill be putting on my car, Dress up kit, tinted windows, i want to upgrade from 15" to 17" wheels however reading online it will say the speedometer will read 3.7mph over and that a map change would be needed, How do i get this done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 As long as you fit the right size tyres the hearing and speedo should be ok, 205/40/17 Fiestas that have 17s as standard usually have a steering rack limiter fitted to stop rubbing on full lock, not sure how they fit but I think they are only a few £ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Limiters simply clip onto the steering rack. You remove the clamps holding the protective rubber boots in place, pull the boots back, clip the limiters on near to the steering box and replace the boots with the new clamps included in the kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDream Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Be aware of the extra cabin noise when switching to 17". It's quite noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 And the extra discomfort/backache/sciatica. Try one first. I think my test drive car had 14's? My Tit arived with 15's, MUCH harder ride, I have to use a cushion. But then, i'm an old _art :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTheDog Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Moanmart2 im an old_art and I roll wiv 17" cos I is dead hard. Big wheels always stand out on any car and the Fez is no exception. Yes the ride is harder but if you want to turn heads you have to go BIG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 LOL, I bought mine to drive not to pose :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I put 17s on mine when I had the fiesta mine always were 15s before and the speedo wasn't affected and I didn't need the steering rack limiters in the end either as there was loads of room. The ride also wasn't as bad as I thought either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd1 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Me too same as above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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