17x8 options? - The Ford Focus Forum

**Random** · 03-18-2009, 12:20 PM

Hey jetters,

Info on car first; I had the RS wheels which are 18x8 and 42et (not sure exact et) 235/40's and I didnt rub. I have cut the fenders up a little over 2 inches all the way around.

Now I am looking for some 17x8 options for my car. I want to run either a 255 or 245 tire, with 40 or 35 et...

Have you seen any that look similar to a CEN28 style? Thanks for the help.

-Kyle

**faster_than_u** · 03-18-2009, 12:27 PM

clean up your inbox its full

**ClintB1321** · 03-18-2009, 03:13 PM

i run a team dynamics pro race 1.2 in 17x8 40et, with a 235/40/17, but that tire is already slightly pinched, a 245 or 255 will be really pinched and not much benifit

**focusownerskid** · 03-18-2009, 03:15 PM

Those bicycle wheels won't fill the fenders.

Get yourself some 9.5's and roll correct.

- Drew

**brads03zx3** · 03-18-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClintB1321

i run a team dynamics pro race 1.2 in 17x8 40et, with a 235/40/17, but that tire is already slightly pinched, a 245 or 255 will be really pinched and not much benifit

I was going to write the same thing, though a 245 street tire won't look bad on an 8" wheel. We run 225 rcomps on an 8" wheel and it looks pretty good.

**OmniFocus** · 03-18-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by brads03zx3

I was going to write the same thing, though a 245 street tire won't look bad on an 8" wheel. We run 225 rcomps on an 8" wheel and it looks pretty good.

As a matter of fact, a 245/45-17 on a 17x8" wheel is a factory Mustang fitment for 99-04 GTs and 99-01 Cobras.

**focusownerskid** · 03-18-2009, 04:13 PM

Probably be a tad less pinch w/ the extra sidewall though.

- Drew

**Random** · 03-18-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brads03zx3

I was going to write the same thing, though a 245 street tire won't look bad on an 8" wheel. We run 225 rcomps on an 8" wheel and it looks pretty good.

Any photos by chance? Thanks!

Thanks for comments, a 245/30/17 should work fine then. Now... other wheel options?

**Random** · 03-18-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focusownerskid

Those bicycle wheels won't fill the fenders.

Get yourself some 9.5's and roll correct.

- Drew

lol?...

**brads03zx3** · 03-18-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Random

Any photos by chance? Thanks!

Thanks for comments, a 245/30/17 should work fine then. Now... other wheel options?

Here's a 225/45 on a 17x8

**REVSWIN** · 03-18-2009, 05:25 PM

If I were you I would run the Mustang Cobra replica's 17x8.5 26mm et that are on Ebay. Throw a 235/40(maybe up front) or 245/40-17's on there. Bone nasty. That will fill the wells better.

**ZX3TUNING** · 03-19-2009, 03:38 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

so we're now talking about some aggressive poke with the wrong tires.... unless of course, you drive a Neon on Daytons!

**focusownerskid** · 03-19-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ZX3TUNING

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

so we're now talking about some aggressive poke with the wrong tires.... unless of course, you drive a Neon on Daytons!

It wouldn't be too bad on RS fenders.

Some 205-45R17's and it would fit stock wells pretty decent, no?

- Drew

**Random** · 03-19-2009, 05:38 PM

Well here is my old 235/40/18 setup.... I never rubbed....

**Reza** · 03-19-2009, 05:55 PM

you have a hot car man.

go with 17x8 with 245/40/17's. it will look great.

**REVSWIN** · 03-19-2009, 06:09 PM

Mitch you should know that 17x8.5's 26mm et do not fill RS wide body flares, I recommended those tires to help fill the gap. I am trying to be informative, please don't be a jerk. If I am wrong, prove me wrong I invite it, I would like to know all angles.

I also recommended the 17x8.5's as a better option than the 17x8's, not because it is the best option, fyi.

If he was running 17x8.5 with stock body, then I would say 205/45-17 all the way. I guess what you are saying is run 205's on wheels that are inside of the wheel well?

**niche** · 03-19-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by brads03zx3

Here's a 225/45 on a 17x8

mmm... a lot of rubber

for 17x8 i think that 215/40 is one of the best size... with a little stretch.

**JFord** · 03-19-2009, 07:41 PM

Sorry to blow some ones spot up but here are some Mustangs out back on a Focus. I have more shots if anyone's interested.

**REVSWIN** · 03-19-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlckXenonZx3

Sorry to blow some ones spot up but here are some Mustangs out back on a Focus. I have more shots if anyone's interested.

Yes, please post more... I would like too see more angles.

**Random** · 03-19-2009, 08:31 PM

Agreed, lets see more photos!

Kyle

**ZX3TUNING** · 03-19-2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REVSWIN

Mitch you should know that 17x8.5's 26mm et do not fill RS wide body flares, I recommended those tires to help fill the gap. I am trying to be informative, please don't be a jerk. If I am wrong, prove me wrong I invite it, I would like to know all angles.

I also recommended the 17x8.5's as a better option than the 17x8's, not because it is the best option, fyi.

If he was running 17x8.5 with stock body, then I would say 205/45-17 all the way. I guess what you are saying is run 205's on wheels that are inside of the wheel well?

not being a dick, just figured you were joking around with the bone nasty comment... RS flares might be a different story but for reference....
15x8 19et with a 205/55(iirc) tire and dumped....

a 8.5 26et will sit at pretty much the same outer point but with a 235 or 245 there will be a LOT of extra meat beyond that tire and having seen a few RS kits there isn't THAT much space unless you have OEM RS fenders and not flares.
on a stock bodied car, you'd need to unfold the lips and roll/flare the hell out of them and run the car pretty high not to rub! you're talking a tire that is almost an 1" wider(or more depending on the tire) on EITHER side!!!

you'd have to be running pretty crazy camber to fit that in a Focus, RS flares/fenders or not.
WRC fenders would be a different story!

**Random** · 03-20-2009, 12:33 AM

I agree a Mitch... My 18x8 235's 42et was very close.... take off 20mm? I bet for sure I would rub in front... maybe not in the back though.

Thats why I'm thinking running... anywhere from 35-45ets, 17x8 or 17x8.5, with 245/30's.

Now any options on styles?

Thanks again,
Kyle

**Random** · 03-20-2009, 12:39 AM

Theses 245/40's dont look to bad..

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71526

**focusownerskid** · 03-20-2009, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Random

I agree a Mitch... My 18x8 235's 42et was very close.... take of 20mm? I bet for sure I would rub in front... maybe not in the back though.

Thats why I'm thinking running... anywhere from 35-45ets, 17x8 or 17x8.5, with 245/30's.

Now any options on styles?

Thanks again,
Kyle

Yes, but that's the complete wrong size for that wheel.

It fit, that's great, it looked good, but it's a full 1 inch bigger than any 17in tire we are talking about.

235-40R17 = 24.4in
235-40R18 = 25.4in <- 'uge.

No biggie...just sayin.

- Drew

**Random** · 03-20-2009, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focusownerskid

Yes, but that's the complete wrong size for that wheel.

It fit, that's great, it looked good, but it's a full 1 inch bigger than any 17in tire we are talking about.

235-40R17 = 24.4in
235-40R18 = 25.4in <- 'uge.

No biggie...just sayin.

- Drew

Hmmmm I thought we were talking about offsets and widths... lol

Also saying that is the wrong tire size is completely relative to what you are going for. Going for OEM match then yes wrong. But in my case I dont care about an OEM match.

Kyle

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REVSWIN I'm bringing Zetec back... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 2,765	Re: 17x8 options? If I were you I would run the Mustang Cobra replica's 17x8.5 26mm et that are on Ebay. Throw a 235/40(maybe up front) or 245/40-17's on there. Bone nasty. That will fill the wells better. __________________ Gerald 2001 MK fOCUS ZX3 *Half aRSe* 2001 B7 fOCUS ZX3 powerworks

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ZX3TUNING Black EAPs = Love. Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC. Canada Posts: 2,237	Re: 17x8 options? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ so we're now talking about some aggressive poke with the wrong tires.... unless of course, you drive a Neon on Daytons! __________________ Power in Style.... *ZX3Tuning* Part of Conglomerate Motorwerks! Mitch A.

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REVSWIN I'm bringing Zetec back... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 2,765	Re: 17x8 options? Mitch you should know that 17x8.5's 26mm et do not fill RS wide body flares, I recommended those tires to help fill the gap. I am trying to be informative, please don't be a jerk. If I am wrong, prove me wrong I invite it, I would like to know all angles. I also recommended the 17x8.5's as a better option than the 17x8's, not because it is the best option, fyi. If he was running 17x8.5 with stock body, then I would say 205/45-17 all the way. I guess what you are saying is run 205's on wheels that are inside of the wheel well? __________________ Gerald 2001 MK fOCUS ZX3 *Half aRSe* 2001 B7 fOCUS ZX3 powerworks

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