Hi, searched on hear for quite a while but not come across any one thinking of putting MP3 Focus ST 17" alloys on a MK7. Everything seems to fit apart from a couple of mm on the ET. I have bought the ECOnetic with lowered suspension, I know the silly wheels are on for a reason, NO Road Tax!!! but I wanted to start with the basics and make it my own rather than be told what I can and cant do by Ford. Do you know of anyone that has done this or might know of pickies somewhere??

How much difference is there in offset (i.e. what ET are the original wheels, their width, and the ET & width of the Focus wheels)?

Might need a set of spacers to make them sit properly, OR, if the offset is the wrong way, they will stick out and look awful (anyone old enough to remember Carlos Fandango will know what i mean )

They could totally destroy the handling, performance and fuel economy. They should fit though and will look good with the lowered suspension on the econetic. What tyre size are you using?

TBH I have to disagree with fzx - i think they will look terrible on the mk7, they won't suit it at all. My mate has a set of these on his mk6, suits that fine, but i think they are totally wrong for the 7 ;)

TBH I have to disagree with fzx - i think they will look terrible on the mk7, they won't suit it at all. My mate has a set of these on his mk6, suits that fine, but i think they are totally wrong for the 7 ;)

Hey FMC,

i was wondering if you could give me all the details that i need if i wanna buy aftermarket alloy wheels that would perfectly suit my fez.

im actually planning to get a set of 17". correct me if i'm wrong, the pcd for mk7 is 4x108, right? no idea about the offset yet.. watchathink? ...got a 45% discount from bridgestone because my wife is working in the logistics department in bridgestone middle east..

Hey FMC,

i was wondering if you could give me all the details that i need if i wanna buy aftermarket alloy wheels that would perfectly suit my fez.

im actually planning to get a set of 17". correct me if i'm wrong, the pcd for mk7 is 4x108, right? no idea about the offset yet.. watchathink? ...got a 45% discount from bridgestone because my wife is working in the logistics department in bridgestone middle east..

TBJ calyoski I am not the best person to ask about this :(

Your wheel shop salespeople should be able to advise perfectly.

I only know the basic principles involved - i can't remember where i saw it otherwise i would be able to tell you what width wheel and tyre and offset you'd need to maintain the correct fitment.

Sorry i can't directly help :(

Good luck :)

If you wanted to put 17's on a mk7 fiesta, why didn't you buy a Zetec S or simular? It's only £600 more and TBH i think you will ruin the fuel economy by putting much larger wheels on a car which is designed to save fuel.

If you wanted to put 17's on a mk7 fiesta, why didn't you buy a Zetec S or simular? It's only £600 more and TBH i think you will ruin the fuel economy by putting much larger wheels on a car which is designed to save fuel.

Sure, fuel economy will suffer, but the Econetic has such low emissions and therefore free road tax because of the DPF, skinny low-rolling-resistance tyres and lowered suspension. Changing the alloys will have a small effect, but at least he retains a tax free car ;)

Sure, fuel economy will suffer, but the Econetic has such low emissions and therefore free road tax because of the DPF, skinny low-rolling-resistance tyres and lowered suspension. Changing the alloys will have a small effect, but at least he retains a tax free car ;)

And how will this affect your insurance?

And how will this affect your insurance?

Not sure exactly but i imagine as long as the OP declares modified alloys as a styling upgrade they won't give two hoots about its compliance with homologation regarding emissions ;)

Not sure exactly but i imagine as long as the OP declares modified alloys as a styling upgrade they won't give two hoots about its compliance with homologation regarding emissions ;)

I have fitted the 17" MP3s today and they look awesome, again not to everyones taste and may be the 16" may have looked a little better, but with the lowered suspension and how they fit inside the arches is dog's!!!!

ET on the earlier ST and MP3 Focus is 52, ET on the new shape MK7 Fiesta is 47.5, both have the same 4 x 108, sorry to all the grannies n eggs!!! Even has enough room to put 5mm spacers to pull them out a bit if you wanted but no need they sit sweet. Two front ones have a few small scratches but other than that £250 with 6mm tyres 215/40/17, cool!!!

Now that I know they fit and how good they look next is powder coat???? not sure on colour? maybe gunmetal grey????

Fuel economy???? Live to Ride and Drive!!!!! but you have to look good doing it!!!

Didnt want to pay big bucks for higher spec, paid £8500 for 1 year old, with free road tax!!! and the better looking black lights, lowered suspension and now we can add value rather than burn it driving out of the Ford garage while the salesman laughs!!!!!

Not too concerned about insurance, I have a Fazer 1000, Fezzy and an 07 Transit all driven on a Trader policy!!! Fully comp 25K cover any car any bike any van £650/year, much more efficient!!!!

Next is Lodder1899 kit I think???

Having gone from standard zetec 15" alloys to the X-Pack 17" alloys on my MK7 I can confirm MPG takes a hit!!

Not a fan of those alloys on the MK7 but that is personal opinion.

P.S - Go easy on the exclamation marks