hardcore euro wheels? - Page 41 - The Ford Focus Forum

**ehancock** · 06-05-2009, 09:16 AM

We are pretty ballin over here in Michigan.

**focusownerskid** · 06-05-2009, 09:26 AM

That we are.

That said,

I does want those 8.5in FITTI'S.

<-salivating.

- Drew

**REVSWIN** · 06-05-2009, 09:52 AM

ARE 20 spoke 15x7 32mm et

These are pics with 205/60-15 tires on them, and a KW 1.6" drop.

**DisrupTer911** · 06-05-2009, 12:57 PM

the focus is too big to look proper with those 15" mesh wheels on the red car

**stage3** · 06-05-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisrupTer911

the focus is too big to look proper with those 15" mesh wheels on the red car

Yeah seriously, those big balloon tires are not very euro haha. Even with 16" wheels its hard to pull off a clean look. Also the pics of the yellow car does not give the wheels justice with the suspension at full droop.

**REVSWIN** · 06-05-2009, 06:45 PM

Big balloon tires came with the wheels when I bought them, forgive me for test fitting them. EVERYBODY, says they look like crap in pictures... I couldn't trade them for a Pez dispenser. But when people see them in person... Oooooohhhhhhhh...

**NHFocus** · 06-05-2009, 07:05 PM

If you (bought new tires, and) stretched the tires a bit, it'd look a bit more euro. I actually really do like the wheels on there.

And if you want to go hardcore euro drop it another 3 inches

**REVSWIN** · 06-05-2009, 07:12 PM

You can't really stretch a tire on a 7" rim. In MI I plan on running a 195/55-15 on it... Wish I could run a 195/50 but the rim would get crushed.

The red car was my daily driver that I picked them up with, and test fitted them with. The yellow car is on H&R coil overs.

**NHFocus** · 06-05-2009, 08:28 PM

Aha. I look forward to more pictures in that case

Yeah, I know the feeling about ****ty roads. I'm running 205/40's and I cringe every time I don't spot a pothole in time...

**theindustrialist** · 06-07-2009, 07:32 PM

Slightly tucking 195/50/15s on flush 15x7"s would look great on a Focus...and put the ride height @ hero status. It'd take either smooth roads or a lot of guts to daily with that setup though.

**theindustrialist** · 06-07-2009, 10:31 PM

My car is clean(er) now.

**REVSWIN** · 06-08-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theindustrialist

My car is clean(er) now.

Love it! I can't wait to rock some wide wheels of my own!

**niche** · 06-08-2009, 02:37 PM

My friend Visir, BMW 330touring with DZ 18" 8,5j front/10j rear

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/714...1111111111.jpg

**98LowRanger** · 06-09-2009, 09:18 PM

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3920918

Fittipaldi's!!

**theindustrialist** · 06-10-2009, 11:21 AM

^^ I saw those a while back. I think they'd look a bit goofy on a focus, but someone could prove me wrong. Slam on 195/50s!!!!!!

**REVSWIN** · 06-10-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98LowRanger

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3920918

Fittipaldi's!!

You need RS fenders for that. One of these people doing a full RS body could rock those... They would be about flush with RS fenders. They stick out too far for a standard Foci. For a 8.5" wide rim you would want a 28mm to 35mm et for the right amount of poke. 18mm et is too far out IMO.

**theindustrialist** · 06-10-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REVSWIN

You need RS fenders for that. One of these people doing a full RS body could rock those... They would be about flush with RS fenders. They stick out too far for a standard Foci. For a 8.5" wide rim you would want a 28mm to 35mm et for the right amount of poke. 18mm et is too far out IMO.

For 15x7 et25? I think someone could pull that off with a lil fender rolling and camber

**Robs06** · 06-10-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theindustrialist

For 15x7 et25? I think someone could pull that off with a lil fender rolling and camber

He thought you were talking about these Fittipaldi's... http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4411324

**theindustrialist** · 06-10-2009, 07:32 PM

o THOSE fittipaldi's. Two different ones

**REVSWIN** · 06-11-2009, 07:33 AM

Yeah, thanks Rob, I was talking about the 16x8.5 18mm et wheels. Thats is too extreme for a regular Foci... Need flares or RS fenders IMO.

Sorry about the wrong link.

**Spatakula** · 06-11-2009, 09:01 AM

-spatakula

**focusownerskid** · 06-11-2009, 09:47 AM

Sweet Lord.

Dave's SVT looks STELLAR on those OZ's.

- Drew

**Spatakula** · 06-11-2009, 09:49 AM

Tell me about it. At the All Ford Nationals he actually ran into the guy he bought the wheels from. What are the chances of that?

-spatakula

**MachFive** · 06-11-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focusownerskid

Sweet Lord.

Dave's SVT looks STELLAR on those OZ's.

- Drew

*blush* Thanks Drewski.

And yeah, the dude i bought them from is big into Merkurs (surprise, surprise) and bought these for his car originally. They didn't fit, so he sold them. He was super cool, and happy they went to a good home. I'm happy they did too.

**niche** · 06-12-2009, 03:46 PM

my rear j9 et30 Keskin KT4

sorry for my dirty car :-)

06-05-2009, 09:16 AM	#1001 (permalink)
ehancock Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Plymouth, MI Posts: 1,301	Re: hardcore euro wheels? We are pretty ballin over here in Michigan.

06-05-2009, 09:26 AM	#1002 (permalink)
focusownerskid Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Woodhaven, MI Posts: 17,762	Re: hardcore euro wheels? That we are. That said, I does want those 8.5in FITTI'S. <-salivating. - Drew __________________ 2.3 L1QUID ZX3 *<-For Sale, PM ME!!!* ///type dRew"...we roll tight whips.... EVAREYDAY!"

06-05-2009, 09:52 AM	#1003 (permalink)
REVSWIN I'm bringing Zetec back... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 2,840	Re: hardcore euro wheels? ARE 20 spoke 15x7 32mm et These are pics with 205/60-15 tires on them, and a KW 1.6" drop. __________________ Gerald 2001 MK fOCUS ZX3 *Half aRSe* 2001 B7 fOCUS ZX3 powerworks

06-05-2009, 12:57 PM	#1004 (permalink)
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06-05-2009, 06:45 PM	#1006 (permalink)
REVSWIN I'm bringing Zetec back... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 2,840	Re: hardcore euro wheels? Big balloon tires came with the wheels when I bought them, forgive me for test fitting them. EVERYBODY, says they look like crap in pictures... I couldn't trade them for a Pez dispenser. But when people see them in person... Oooooohhhhhhhh... __________________ Gerald 2001 MK fOCUS ZX3 *Half aRSe* 2001 B7 fOCUS ZX3 powerworks

06-05-2009, 07:05 PM	#1007 (permalink)
NHFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Epsom, NH Posts: 553	Re: hardcore euro wheels? If you (bought new tires, and) stretched the tires a bit, it'd look a bit more euro. I actually really do like the wheels on there. And if you want to go hardcore euro drop it another 3 inches __________________ 2005 CD Silver ZX3 5-Speed D23 Steeda \| D2 \| K&N \| FRPP \| Quaife \| Crower \| Exedy \| HTP \| FSWerks \| CFM

06-05-2009, 07:12 PM	#1008 (permalink)
REVSWIN I'm bringing Zetec back... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 2,840	Re: hardcore euro wheels? You can't really stretch a tire on a 7" rim. In MI I plan on running a 195/55-15 on it... Wish I could run a 195/50 but the rim would get crushed. The red car was my daily driver that I picked them up with, and test fitted them with. The yellow car is on H&R coil overs. __________________ Gerald 2001 MK fOCUS ZX3 *Half aRSe* 2001 B7 fOCUS ZX3 powerworks Last edited by REVSWIN; 06-05-2009 at 07:19 PM.

06-05-2009, 08:28 PM	#1009 (permalink)
NHFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Epsom, NH Posts: 553	Re: hardcore euro wheels? Aha. I look forward to more pictures in that case Yeah, I know the feeling about **ty roads. I'm running 205/40's and I cringe every time I don't spot a pothole in time... __________________ 2005 CD Silver ZX3 5-Speed D23** Steeda \| D2 \| K&N \| FRPP \| Quaife \| Crower \| Exedy \| HTP \| FSWerks \| CFM

06-07-2009, 07:32 PM	#1010 (permalink)
theindustrialist TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro ATL, GA Posts: 649	Re: hardcore euro wheels? Slightly tucking 195/50/15s on flush 15x7"s would look great on a Focus...and put the ride height @ hero status. It'd take either smooth roads or a lot of guts to daily with that setup though. __________________ 2003 5Door SVT Transmission : CFM Rear Torque Mount, CFM Adjustable Short Throw with Razo Rally knob Footwork : H&R Coilovers & Volk GTP

06-07-2009, 10:31 PM	#1011 (permalink)
theindustrialist TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro ATL, GA Posts: 649	Re: hardcore euro wheels? My car is clean(er) now. __________________ 2003 5Door SVT Transmission : CFM Rear Torque Mount, CFM Adjustable Short Throw with Razo Rally knob Footwork : H&R Coilovers & Volk GTP

06-08-2009, 02:37 PM	#1013 (permalink)
niche Bringz der poke. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Corte Franca (BS) - Italy Posts: 616	Re: hardcore euro wheels? My friend Visir, BMW 330touring with DZ 18" 8,5j front/10j rear http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/714...1111111111.jpg

06-10-2009, 11:21 AM	#1015 (permalink)
theindustrialist TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro ATL, GA Posts: 649	Re: hardcore euro wheels? ^^ I saw those a while back. I think they'd look a bit goofy on a focus, but someone could prove me wrong. Slam on 195/50s!!!!!! __________________ 2003 5Door SVT Transmission : CFM Rear Torque Mount, CFM Adjustable Short Throw with Razo Rally knob Footwork : H&R Coilovers & Volk GTP

06-10-2009, 07:32 PM	#1019 (permalink)
theindustrialist TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro ATL, GA Posts: 649	Re: hardcore euro wheels? o THOSE fittipaldi's. Two different ones __________________ 2003 5Door SVT Transmission : CFM Rear Torque Mount, CFM Adjustable Short Throw with Razo Rally knob Footwork : H&R Coilovers & Volk GTP

06-11-2009, 07:33 AM	#1020 (permalink)
REVSWIN I'm bringing Zetec back... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 2,840	Re: hardcore euro wheels? Yeah, thanks Rob, I was talking about the 16x8.5 18mm et wheels. Thats is too extreme for a regular Foci... Need flares or RS fenders IMO. Sorry about the wrong link. __________________ Gerald 2001 MK fOCUS ZX3 *Half aRSe* 2001 B7 fOCUS ZX3 powerworks

06-11-2009, 09:01 AM	#1021 (permalink)
Spatakula Stoned Scorpion says, "GET OVER H.....OOhhh! Brownies!" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rälëigh, NC Posts: 10,689	Re: hardcore euro wheels? -spatakula __________________ CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL.

06-11-2009, 09:47 AM	#1022 (permalink)
focusownerskid Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Woodhaven, MI Posts: 17,762	Re: hardcore euro wheels? Sweet Lord. Dave's SVT looks STELLAR on those OZ's. - Drew __________________ 2.3 L1QUID ZX3 *<-For Sale, PM ME!!!* ///type dRew"...we roll tight whips.... EVAREYDAY!"

06-11-2009, 09:49 AM	#1023 (permalink)
Spatakula Stoned Scorpion says, "GET OVER H.....OOhhh! Brownies!" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rälëigh, NC Posts: 10,689	Re: hardcore euro wheels? Tell me about it. At the All Ford Nationals he actually ran into the guy he bought the wheels from. What are the chances of that? -spatakula __________________ CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL.

06-12-2009, 03:46 PM	#1025 (permalink)
niche Bringz der poke. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Corte Franca (BS) - Italy Posts: 616	Re: hardcore euro wheels? my rear j9 et30 Keskin KT4 sorry for my dirty car :-)

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