195 75 r14's too big? - The Ford Focus Forum

**justin_jkj** · 10-22-2009, 03:12 PM

looking at some cheap tires need to know asap. thanks

**OmniFocus** · 10-22-2009, 06:17 PM

Those are pretty tall... 25.5"

Are these for your stock 14" steelies?

It might fit, but your speedo would be way off, it'll raise the car, and rubbing is a possibility.

**Nliiitend1** · 10-26-2009, 12:40 PM

185/70R14s are even on the large size (I had inner fender liner rubbing on my first Focus with this size and a 1.5" drop) so I would say 195/70 is definitely too big...you might be able to get away with using them at stock ride-height, but I wouldn't recommend it.

**fruitport_focus** · 11-02-2009, 10:04 PM

I've run 195/75-14s on stock height (ZX3) with no problem. Great for Michigan winters. Felt like a 4X4!

After in stalling Intrax springs (lowered about 2") I ran 185/70-14s without issues. Now I'm using SVT suspension on my ZX3 and will be using the stock 16s trying out some Firestone Winterforce tires.

10-22-2009, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
justin_jkj Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 28	195 75 r14's too big? looking at some cheap tires need to know asap. thanks

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OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 29,403	Re: 195 75 r14's too big? Those are pretty tall... 25.5" Are these for your stock 14" steelies? It might fit, but your speedo would be way off, it'll raise the car, and rubbing is a possibility. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: The masters of ape latexing.

10-26-2009, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nliiitend1 Educating Mazda Owners One Thread at a Time Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: 32224 Posts: 5,051	Re: 195 75 r14's too big? 185/70R14s are even on the large size (I had inner fender liner rubbing on my first Focus with this size and a 1.5" drop) so I would say 195/70 is definitely too big...you might be able to get away with using them at stock ride-height, but I wouldn't recommend it. __________________ Former: Modified Liquid Grey S2: 5-speed Modified 2001 White ZX3: 5-speed Current: 2008 MS3 GT w/ no options 2006 Suzuki SV650N

11-02-2009, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
fruitport_focus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Back to Michigan Posts: 1,007	Re: 195 75 r14's too big? I've run 195/75-14s on stock height (ZX3) with no problem. Great for Michigan winters. Felt like a 4X4! After in stalling Intrax springs (lowered about 2") I ran 185/70-14s without issues. Now I'm using SVT suspension on my ZX3 and will be using the stock 16s trying out some Firestone Winterforce tires. __________________ 2001 Sangria Red ZX3

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