Don't know much about wheels/tires, Looking to upgrade. Need some help :).

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Heyo!

So I'm not very knowledgeable about wheel/tire upgrades. I saw in this subforum that the stock wheels/tires are 17x7 with 47.5mm offset and 205/40/R17. The wheels I'm looking at getting are the Sparco Pro Corsa in black which are 17x7.5 with 40mm offset. My question is, on completely stock suspension, do I need to worry at all about fitment issues/rubbing? Is there a need for spacers? Also, what would suggestions be for tires? Should/can I reuse the stock tires (Only have 3300 miles on my car), or should I look for something a bit wider to accommodate the half in increase in width? Thanks so much for the input, I really appreciate it! :)

Link to the tirerack info using my car (2015 model, Oxford White): http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?AFFCODE=AD5&target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=W29058001MB&wheelMake=Sparco&wheelModel=Pro+Corsa&wheelFinish=Black+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Fiesta+ST&autoYear=2015&autoModClar=

Also forgot to ask: How do you know if you need to order all new TPMS sensors or not? I know you need the Ford Trigger to reset them, but not sure if you always need to buy new sensors or not.

-Matt
 


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You can run those wheels without any fitment issues. You can also re-use your stock tires, or you can go to a 215/40/17. But a good set of 215/40/17s is going to run around $700-800 depending on what you go with...so I would re use the stock RE050s until they're worn out.

You will need new TPMS sensors unless you re-use your stock ones. Any shop can do this without entirely dismounting the tire from the wheel.
 


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Thank you for the info! I appreciate it greatly! :D

-Matt
 




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