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rodmoe

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Well then most any 17x7 , 47mm offset, 4x108 wheel should work with a 204/40/17 inch tire..
The older SVT focus rims fit or a less expensive after market would fit in a pinch.
If you want a real Ford factory rim I am sure they can be had just not as cost effective..
 


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I want a true spare for the garage so when I get a flat I can switch it whilst the flat gets repaired or replaced. I don't want to be riding on a space saver for any longer than necessary. Experience has shown me it can take a few days to get the full sized wheel repaired / replaced.
In the US, the wheel (part# C1BZ-1007-G) sells for $199.77each...you might be able to find them a little bit cheaper online

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Hi, I just picked up my ST and I've been thinking about buying some wheels. I wanted to know if 17x9 would fit on the car and would I need spacers??
 


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Hi, I just picked up my ST and I've been thinking about buying some wheels. I wanted to know if 17x9 would fit on the car and would I need spacers??
Congratulations! I would not recommend 17x9 to be honest. I have 17x8 and it's pretty wide.
 


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I'm looking at a wheel thats 17x7 and its has a 25 offset. Would i need spacers, would it be fine as it is or would it be too much?
 


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I'm looking at a wheel thats 17x7 and its has a 25 offset. Would i need spacers, would it be fine as it is or would it be too much?
Its cutting it real close, I'm at 38mm right now and its flushed, 13mm = 0.5 inch. Granted I'm 1" wider at 17x8, it might end up being flush like mine. What wheels are you getting?



Here's a good tool you can use http://www.willtheyfit.com
 


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I don't understand the 195/45R16 recommendation. Any tire/wheel calculator will tell you that 195/50R16 is a more precise match (i.e. closer to the original wheel diameter). The manual says 195/45R16 to allow clearance for chains in winter, but I don't intend to ever install chains. I'm likely going to go with 195/50R16 for winters...
 


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OP, really should add hub bore diameter to the first post.
 


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Just a little heads up! The day any of you even think about "stancing" an ST... Sell it... Sell it straight away and leave it for those who want a fully functional ST. :)
I guess you can add me to the list of people that should sell their car based on your opinions as opposed to my own wants/needs.

I don't understand the 195/45R16 recommendation. Any tire/wheel calculator will tell you that 195/50R16 is a more precise match (i.e. closer to the original wheel diameter). The manual says 195/45R16 to allow clearance for chains in winter, but I don't intend to ever install chains. I'm likely going to go with 195/50R16 for winters...
There's no reason not to install the 50 aspect ratio if you don't plan on using or will never need chains.
OP, really should add hub bore diameter to the first post.
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Has anyone tried Focus OEM rims for winter tires? I'm considering getting them for winter tires, 15x6.5 ET 42 prob.

 


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Has anyone tried Focus OEM rims for winter tires? I'm considering getting them for winter tires, 15x6.5 ET 42 prob.

Have not tried those wheel but I run 15's for track and for winter snow tires they should work great and they look good too ;)
 


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You won't notice too much of a difference without a drastic offset change. Maybe a fractional amount of lateral grip and stability, but the majority of that is dependent on your alignment.
 




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