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Old 07-07-2010, 07:46 AM
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Default Focus RS wheels - opinions

After seeing these pictures I am VERY tempted to get some TH’s for my focus.





Will they look this good on a blue car? I’ve wanted to change my wheels for ages, but I can’t find any aftermarket wheels (other than comps- and they are over-done) that look good on the WRC ‘style’ RS

They are serious money, but I am tres tempted…just after your opinions guys

cheers to Focus 4x4 for the pics
Old 07-07-2010, 08:16 AM
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YES YES YES...................Different from the usual MO's ect and they look really good....

Just get the right Offset or it will look odd..
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Old 07-07-2010, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by TIFF
YES YES YES...................Different from the usual MO's ect and they look really good....

Just get the right Offset or it will look odd..
yes, but what is the 'right' offset

standard is ET42 for the FRS, but they can be supplied in ET35. my car is standard height, and i dont want to lower it

as i have already cracked the bumper as it rubs when i go on and off the driveway.
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They are not TH's, they are Monte's. TH's are more rounded as they go into the centre.
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Originally Posted by Nash
They are not TH's, they are Monte's. TH's are more rounded as they go into the centre.

ok, cheers. they are the monte rep's available in 18's from martoon

1st wheels i've seen that i really like the look of on the RS. would love to try them in the flesh first, but its not really an option.....
Old 07-07-2010, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Nash
They are not TH's, they are Monte's. TH's are more rounded as they go into the centre.
They are actually called TTD's now they no longer say monte on them.

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Saw a FRS at Combe on saturday on those and I'm on the look out for a 2nd hand set if they come up as well... or may just have to bite the bullet and buy new...


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How much are they a set ?
Old 07-07-2010, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveB
Saw a FRS at Combe on saturday on those and I'm on the look out for a 2nd hand set if they come up as well... or may just have to bite the bullet and buy new...


Steve
any pics steve, did they look good?
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Ginge, you dont drive near Wembley park around 0750am do you?
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Originally Posted by Yeti Racing
Ginge, you dont drive near Wembley park around 0750am do you?
i work near there in park royal, why???

p.s. the car in my sig isnt may car anymore
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Because I flashed someone out near the macdonalds by wembley park station in a FRS yesterday morning, and he just looked at me oddly!

Needless to say I just carried on!
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Ps If I ever was tempted with a FRS.............. I'd be keeping my Monte wheels to fit to it!
Old 07-07-2010, 01:41 PM
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Found the pics after trawling through soooo many threads.....lol


http://rsdayjuly3rdcastlecombe.fotop...p65715390.html
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Originally Posted by SteveB
Found the pics after trawling through soooo many threads.....lol


http://rsdayjuly3rdcastlecombe.fotop...p65715390.html
i prefer them in silver
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My mate Paul is going to get some for his FRS but in the 30's for offset. Richies Monte wheels on Kelvs old FRS looked class.
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I'd be looking at about ET28 (maybe ET25) on rear and ET35 on front
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They look the titties mate, I'd sell a ball for them!!

Won't ET38 be too low though and give you a bit of scrubbage on the outer arch?
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I've got ET38's atm (Comp MO's) and will be fitted some 10mm spacers between the hub and bearings on rear (effectivly giving ET28) saturday plus a set of H&R's so will let you know..... should be ok as I had a measure up..

Steve
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I'd go for Gold tbh, would look quite good with the blue.
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I'm sure there was pictures posted up by Kelv of a trial fit of Gold on an FRS at Reyland and they looked horrific!
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Originally Posted by gingeRS
After seeing these pictures I am VERY tempted to get some TH’s for my focus.





Will they look this good on a blue car? I’ve wanted to change my wheels for ages, but I can’t find any aftermarket wheels (other than comps- and they are over-done) that look good on the WRC ‘style’ RS

They are serious money, but I am tres tempted…just after your opinions guys

cheers to Focus 4x4 for the pics
These Monte rims are 8x18 et15 with 235 x 40 x 18 tyres fitted
Old 07-07-2010, 09:00 PM
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they look the dogs
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