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22-04-2012, 07:30 AM | #1 | ||
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Hi I just picked up a 2012 Fiesta CL, looking to change the stock steel rims (hubcaps) with bigger wheels. Im thinking 17's with higher (not low) profile tyres as i dont want to lower the car but dont want big empty guards either. Is this possible or would it be better to get 16's with big tyres, im open to any suggestions?
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22-04-2012, 09:45 AM | #2 | ||
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If you get bigger wheels and don't get lower profile tyres, then your overall wheel diameter gets bigger, and the speedo and odometer are both out. The onboard electronics can be adjusted by a Ford dealer to allow for this, but it will cost you.
Otherwise, the only way to fill the guards is to lower the car. The Eibach pro-springs, which are manufacturer approved (by Ford Europe, at least), only lower the car about 30mm. I've got them myself, and the car looks and handles better for it.
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22-04-2012, 08:09 PM | #3 | ||
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I've got 17s running 215/40 Yokohama A Drives. The Yokohamas are brilliant, done 30K km on them so far and they still look brand new (I run them at 42 psi): great traction and decent feel thru the electric steering (but still not as good as my old Mirages hydraulic set up, mind). But, a warning, for an everyday driver I'd stick with 16s as a max diameter, especially if you're on Sydneys third world roads. The Fez has a firm suspension set up and the 17s will see you wishing it was softer.... It doesn't bother me so much, but just my opinion..
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22-04-2012, 09:53 PM | #4 | ||
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Thanks guys, I ended up getting 17's with 205/40 Kumho tyres. I have done about 100kms with them on some pretty crappy roads and its a bit harder on some potholes but I ham very happy with them so far.
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18-05-2012, 03:39 PM | #6 | ||
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I'm running 205/40/17s as well and have been now for 60k kms. Personally I am starting to think the ride is a bit rough but they just look so damn good. Haven't lowered the car as the front is already low from the factory.
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19-05-2012, 01:55 AM | #7 | ||
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You should get the Eibachs, it would make a huge difference...I got them quite cheap when the dollar was good from here... http://focus.c-f-m.com/fordfiesta.aspx
With the 17"s and lower profile tyres it's definitely rougher as said above, but that's what you expect. Definitely wouldn't go higher then 205/40/17 as you will probably get rubbing.
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