ST170 offset and inset
#1
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
ST170 offset and inset
I was thinking of changing the wheels on my 2002 ST170, would this be a golden chance to get wheels with slightly more offset so they fill out the arches a little bit ?
If so, any idea on how I would calculate it ?
Thanks
If so, any idea on how I would calculate it ?
Thanks
#2
15K+ Super Poster!!
iTrader: (2)
The lower the offset, the further out they will sit. Your standard wheels are ET52.5, a wheel that's the same width and an offset of say 42 for example, will sit 10.5mm further out than the originals.
If you buy a wider wheel you also need to take this in to account, if your originals have a width of 8J (8"), and your new ones are 9J, add an extra half inch in to your calculation.
Don't go for a wheel of too low an offset as it will mess with the geometry of the car and will wear wheel bearings quicker. Lowest I would go to not noticeably affect handling would be 42.
If you buy a wider wheel you also need to take this in to account, if your originals have a width of 8J (8"), and your new ones are 9J, add an extra half inch in to your calculation.
Don't go for a wheel of too low an offset as it will mess with the geometry of the car and will wear wheel bearings quicker. Lowest I would go to not noticeably affect handling would be 42.
#3
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
Thanks for the information, I have some working out to do
#5
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
That sounds great, any photos ?
#7
PassionFord Post Troll
Personally, 17" wheels & 30mm drop on Eibach springs is the perfect setup on a mk1 Focus.
Thats what I had on both of mine, running 205/40 & 215/45 tyres. The 205's were like rubber bands & was a bit too hard a ride. The 215's were just right but obviously the tyre is a bit thicker.
Thats what I had on both of mine, running 205/40 & 215/45 tyres. The 205's were like rubber bands & was a bit too hard a ride. The 215's were just right but obviously the tyre is a bit thicker.
Trending Topics
#8
Moderator
iTrader: (11)
Personally, 17" wheels & 30mm drop on Eibach springs is the perfect setup on a mk1 Focus.
Thats what I had on both of mine, running 205/40 & 215/45 tyres. The 205's were like rubber bands & was a bit too hard a ride. The 215's were just right but obviously the tyre is a bit thicker.
Thats what I had on both of mine, running 205/40 & 215/45 tyres. The 205's were like rubber bands & was a bit too hard a ride. The 215's were just right but obviously the tyre is a bit thicker.
#9
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
I was looking at going to an 18" wheel, but did wonder about it being to big. Not meaning to go too far off topic, but what is the off set for a set of MK1 RS alloys ? and is the RS wishbone wider ?
#12
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Andypandy260
General Car Related Discussion.
1
23-09-2015 10:28 PM