Cos500

Just offered up my rims and doesn't seem like there will be much clearance on the shock so what tyre sizes do you use?
Ideally I'd like 215/35/18 as the best choice in tyres, 30 profile I'll be restricted, had to clear AP6 pots so although I'm not over keen on the rim it was an easy choice.

smiley

Ask glenn he has them on his saph

rog

iTrader: (2)

Not much clearance because the wheels are the wrong offset, your only option is a spacer or get the right wheels.

Fullflush

They look shit on saphs

smiley

Lol never minced em have ya flush

costina

iTrader: (1)

215.35.18 i was running on mine. But tbh it did not drive as nice. I was on Toyo's.

No rubbing on std ride height and koni's

Cos500

Not my first choice of wheel either but for now it's what I have, would much prefer some 17's if I knew what would fit over the 6 pot calipers

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Yeh its a bit tight between the tyres and the shocker spring cups. Mines had no issues with rubbing in all the time they have been on the car.

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

We could all have the same taste and go for comps. They have been done to death on cossies.

Cos500

What tyre size do you run Glenn?

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

215/35/18s matey. I bet the wheels have been on the car nearly 5 years now with no issues.

Ive seen a few saffs with the focus rs wheels on. What i did to mine was fit 10 mm wheel spacers cause the rear wheels looks a bit lost in the arches.

Cos500

Was just concerned with the front shock tower clearance, and having arches rolled but if they fit with 35 profile that's good enough for me cheers

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Its close to the shocker but mine dont touch. They dont catch the arches either.

Cos500

That's good news, was really expecting them too catch

Ridgey

iTrader: (5)

Any decent motorsport 17" rim should clear the caliper on the inside of the spokes at et35 offset.

rog

iTrader: (2)

His is a 4x4 so the offset is different to your 2wd. I wouldn't fit any wheel with this offset to either of mine personally, I don't mind the RS wheels but they simply don't look right because of the offset.

Cos500

The offset is fine, any further in I'll catch on lock, further out the wheels will stick out of the arches, i don't need lessons on it just what tyres people use on these rims, going to try the 215 35 18 anyway see how I get on

rog

iTrader: (2)

Fit the right wheels and you can fit whatever tyres you want, hope you get it sorted

Cos500

Well for now I have try these, they fit over the brakes which is a good start, will be looking around over time to see what else I could use, want 17's ideally

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

I think my saff drove/handled better on my 17s. Im not that bothered cause imo i like the look of my saff on the focus rs wheels. I love saffs on escos wheels too.

Cos500

They definitely drive better on 17's, fitting the tyres this week so I'll see how I get on

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Ok cool. I hope you like the look of them when there on the car.

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Hes a pic of my saff.

Cos500

Looks great Glenn )

Glenn_

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Thanks. I really like saffs on the focus rs wheels.

Cos500

Mines been off the road 8 years or so, just finishing a full rebuild but will get some pics up when I get it finished with the Rs rims on )

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Of the road 8 years?? Wow ive had my old girl 11 years this year. It was my daily for about 6 to 7 years.

Cossy Mike

iTrader: (4)

215/35/18 ET35 with Koni's, Ahmeds. AP 6 pot with 362mm discs and 4wd offset. I had to move the weights on the wheels to clear the caliper.

2WD you can get 378 under 18's or 362 under 17's as the disc runs further back.

The gap on the shock cup is 5-6mm