hi,

im looking to get some 17's for my 2001 y reg focus estate.

i have seen some i like but they are 215 wide.

will they fit?

the wheels are called mille miglia

cheers

 

sorry the tyres are 215 wide not the wheels

 

For 17", any of the below tyre sizes.

205/40
205/45
215/40
215/45

I had 205/40 and they were too hard a ride & looked like rubber bands. Then went to 215/45 which were much better. They filled the arches better where the 205/40s didnt even tho the car was lowered 30mm on eibachs.

Andy

 

cool so you recon go for some 215/40


i was considering getting some wheels off the ford fiesta st500 but i dont want a hard ride

what about 18's? will i be able to go as wide with them?

 

would the wheels off the mk1 focus rs fit?

 

Fiesta ST wheels fit on the Focus fine. They look rather nice aswell, better than the ST170 wheels that are rather common these days.


Mk1 FRS wheels do fit, but you will need to use 215/35 tyres not 225/40s as they will rub. Thats the same with all 18's.

Andy

 

so i've found 3 rs focus wheels for sale, what are the chances of me finding another one for sale?

also what is a good price for 3 in very good condition?

thanks for all your help

 

Im not sure how much realy, never looked into buying any myself.

Andy

 

so if i had some that were 18's and 225/40 would i be able to get away with the rubing without causing serious damage?

thanks,

stu

 

You need a wheel that is ET42 or more, 215s will be fine

 

so im looking at some kahn rss

they are et20 - so they won't fit?

thanks,

stu

 

No they will stick out miles, you need a minimum offset of ET42.

I tried on a wheel with an offset of ET38, you can kind of make out in this shot how far they stick out compared to the front's ET49.



So yes, ET42 minimum to stop scrubbing and wheel bearing knackering!

 

so when you say an et42 or more is that the offset?

 

yes it is

 

dont get the miglia wheels they wont look nice on a focus