1999 focus 1.8 zetec tyres size
26 February 2006, 08:46 PM
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1999 focus 1.8 zetec tyres size
I have 17" OZ rims fitted with 205 x 40 x 17 rubber, which seem to be a little under tyred.
Can I get away with 215 x 40 x 17 without anything catching ??
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Can I get away with 215 x 40 x 17 without anything catching ??
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26 February 2006, 08:49 PM
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26 February 2006, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by pnbond007
I have 17" OZ rims fitted with 205 x 40 x 17 rubber, which seem to be a little under tyred.
Can I get away with 215 x 40 x 17 without anything catching ??
PNB
Can I get away with 215 x 40 x 17 without anything catching ??
PNB
26 February 2006, 09:38 PM
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26 February 2006, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB.T
Guys, it's a Focus, we're not talking scoobs now you know! 
PNB - What width are the rims?
27 February 2006, 09:32 AM
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205/40/17 is the recommended tyre size for the focus on 7"/7.5" wide 17's
you probably can get away with 215's, but again i dont really see the point unless you are saving some dosh getting the 215's instead of the 205's and they do fit without rubbing.
ffoc is your best bet for answers though.
Mark
you probably can get away with 215's, but again i dont really see the point unless you are saving some dosh getting the 215's instead of the 205's and they do fit without rubbing.
ffoc is your best bet for answers though.
Mark
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PNB - What width are the rims?[/QUOTE]
The rims are 7.5,
With the 205's on, the rims are slightley exposed.
I know it's a Scooby forum & I should be asking the question over on FFOC, but the Focus is my daily workhorse, so the Scoob stay's at home.
The rims are 7.5,
With the 205's on, the rims are slightley exposed.
I know it's a Scooby forum & I should be asking the question over on FFOC, but the Focus is my daily workhorse, so the Scoob stay's at home.
27 February 2006, 09:51 PM
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215/45 17s are fitted to the ST170
215/40 17s are fitted to the TDCi sport
205/40 17s are not fitted to any Focus model
A lot of FFOCers prefer the 215/45 profile as it fills the arches better than the lower profile and gives better protection against kerbing,
If you lower the Focus on 30mm Eibachs it looks even better with the 215/45s. The ST170 is 25mm lower than a standard Focus from production.
215/40 17s are fitted to the TDCi sport
205/40 17s are not fitted to any Focus model
A lot of FFOCers prefer the 215/45 profile as it fills the arches better than the lower profile and gives better protection against kerbing,
If you lower the Focus on 30mm Eibachs it looks even better with the 215/45s. The ST170 is 25mm lower than a standard Focus from production.
28 February 2006, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by All Torque
215/45 17s are fitted to the ST170
215/40 17s are fitted to the TDCi sport
205/40 17s are not fitted to any Focus model
A lot of FFOCers prefer the 215/45 profile as it fills the arches better than the lower profile and gives better protection against kerbing,
If you lower the Focus on 30mm Eibachs it looks even better with the 215/45s. The ST170 is 25mm lower than a standard Focus from production.
215/40 17s are fitted to the TDCi sport
205/40 17s are not fitted to any Focus model
A lot of FFOCers prefer the 215/45 profile as it fills the arches better than the lower profile and gives better protection against kerbing,
If you lower the Focus on 30mm Eibachs it looks even better with the 215/45s. The ST170 is 25mm lower than a standard Focus from production.
All Torque
Thanks for the info, very helpfull 10/10
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