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Old 12-06-2001, 06:08 PM   #1
 
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I want 18's but can't find any info on what the offset should be so I won't rub. Any help would be great. Or should I go with the ever popular 17's, boring..... [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

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Old 12-06-2001, 08:53 PM   #2
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I believe if you stay w/ 43-45mm you should be fine, but you might want to do a search on offset to make sure. It mainly deals w/ width, not diameter. Hope this helps.
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Old 12-06-2001, 09:00 PM   #3
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by LiquidS2:
It mainly deals w/ width, not diameter.<hr></blockquote>

Let me add to that. Overall tire diameter does have an affect if it rubs or not. Your tire size will play into this. If it is too tall it will rub. 215/35-18 seems to be the best tire size option foe 18" wheels on the Focus.
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Old 12-06-2001, 11:58 PM   #4
 
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Thanks Liquid!! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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Old 12-07-2001, 06:27 AM   #5
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Focus = 42mm positive offset
40mm positive will be ok...
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Old 12-10-2001, 05:25 PM   #6
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tread width or overall width will make a difference too. You don't want yer tires to rub when you turn the wheels. You should be able to turn the steering wheel lock to lock and not have the tires rub.
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