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Old 26-01-2015, 11:01 AM   #1
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Default Wheel width advice needed (LS)

Hi all,
New to the forum, ive got a 2005 LS zetec hatch and i am looking at upgrading the rims. Just wondering what sort of width i can go out to. Im currently looking at some 18x8.5s with a 40 offset. Is anyone running a similar setup?
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Old 26-01-2015, 05:37 PM   #2
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18 x 8 is OK, I'm not 100% on 18 x 8.5.
Your offset is OK though - recommended between 38 and 52 for the Focus if I recall correctly.
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Old 28-01-2015, 10:16 PM   #3
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well im thinking if this guy can fit 18x8.75s i should be ok... but wheels are on the back burner now that my clutch has gone :/
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Old 28-01-2015, 10:26 PM   #4
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Default Re: Wheel width advice needed (LS)

Talking about wheels does anyone know the size of 18" MA Mondeo wheels as I'm keen on a set when my current tyres wear out.
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Old 29-01-2015, 12:27 AM   #5
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well im thinking if this guy can fit 18x8.75s i should be ok... but wheels are on the back burner now that my clutch has gone :/
XR5s have their turning circle limited compared to a normal focus, you might get rubbing with full lock
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Old 29-01-2015, 12:47 AM   #6
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XR5s have their turning circle limited compared to a normal focus, you might get rubbing with full lock
do you reckon ill be right with 8.5's then? its more of a poke issue than rubbing issue. will they poke out of the wheel well?
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XR5s have 8" width WITH the steering limiter

So 8.5" without the steering rack limiter on your LS Zetec may cause a rubbing issue.

I wouldn't purchase these wheels without a trial fitment
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Old 25-03-2015, 08:32 PM   #8
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Has anyone had problems fitting 18x8 on a lowered ls?
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Old 26-03-2015, 01:48 PM   #9
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Also, just went into a wheels shop, and the guy said id fit 8.75's on without scrubbing. I dont think hes right, but id be curious if they could fit them under, especially when lowered.
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I thought they limited the turning circle on the performance models with the wider wheels.
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