will 195/50/15 alloys fit straight on and be ok lowered 30mm? also does anyone know if they need nuts or bolts?

 

it all depends on the offset of the wheels ,they need nuts ,and the main thing to look for is the wheel touching the strut when you let it down

 

Which fiesta are you talking about?

 

If it does and the car is a MK3, then simply turning the strut round 180 degrees on the bottom bolt should remove the obstruction. The rear shocks are offset.

 

not sure what mk it is is the one with the ugly headlights but has the same rear end as the model before, think its a mk 4? its an 02 but aint the new one with the long lights

just finding out the offset on them now, they have been on a mates escort.

 

My fiesta had been lowered 60mm and was on 195/45/15 and the arches caught on the tyres so i put a set of 25mm lowering springs on and mow its perfect

 

It is a MK5 (1999-2002).

In that case, the wheels will fit, but the correct tyres should be 195/45R15. Running the other ones means that your speedo will be under-reading slightly.

 

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It is a MK5 (1999-2002).

In that case, the wheels will fit, but the correct tyres should be 195/45R15. Running the other ones means that your speedo will be under-reading slightly.[/quote]

will they not rub then? its the gf car so don't bother me and i think the speedo over reads slighty anyway att he moment. What offset do i need to go for?

 

If you want to find out if your speedo over-reads, then do this simple experiment:

Turn ignition off. Press and hold trip reset button whilst starting car. Press the trip button until SPD[E] comes on the display. That is speed in mph, (SPD is kph) and is a direct read from the VSS via the ECU. My 1.25 Fiesta over-reads by 3mph @ 70mph.

As far as offset, ET38 or similar should be fine. There is quite a scope of what will PHYSICALLY fit with a Fiesta, as long as the offset is not too high (i.e. ET52 from a Focus ST170).