The Official Fiesta ST Wheels Thread

[M-Sport fan]

ROTA RECCE 17x8 ET40 and NANKANG CR-S 215/40 R17 / Neova AD08R 215/40 R17

Those CR-Ses have an almost identical tread pattern to the dry tarmac rally Pirellis (and Michelins before them!) used on the Rally 1 and Rally 2 cars in the WRC, and on the just completed Monte Carlo rally.

 

[rotation_nation]

These just came in and will be going on the car tomorrow! OZ Superturismo GT 17x7. Was going for a tarmac rally look, and have always loved OZ wheels. They also remind me of the multispoke wheels you could get on the SVT focus back in the day, but a bit lighter. They are wrapped in General G-MAX AS-07 for now. Depending on how the tires feel, may swap for summers when it gets warmer. But I have read very good things about these General AS-07s (a brand I knew nothing about before trying to shop for tires in our unique size). I also went ahead and ceramic coated two of the wheels, which I will run on the passenger side and see if it makes any difference managing brake dust (or easier cleaning). Have always wondered, and thought this was a good opportunity to test it. Will report back.

FYI - these are sold by Tire Rack.

 

[rallytaff]

I got my BRAID wheels powder coated in gloss black and they're much easier to clean than the matte finish.

 

[M-Sport fan]

These just came in and will be going on the car tomorrow! OZ Superturismo GT 17x7. Was going for a tarmac rally look, and have always loved OZ wheels. They also remind me of the multispoke wheels you could get on the SVT focus back in the day, but a bit lighter. They are wrapped in General G-MAX AS-07 for now. Depending on how the tires feel, may swap for summers when it gets warmer. But I have read very good things about these General AS-07s (a brand I knew nothing about before trying to shop for tires in our unique size). I also went ahead and ceramic coated two of the wheels, which I will run on the passenger side and see if it makes any difference managing brake dust (or easier cleaning). Have always wondered, and thought this was a good opportunity to test it. Will report back.

FYI - these are sold by Tire Rack.

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Ironically, the tread pattern on those AS-07s is very similar to the non-studded version of the Hankook Winter icept tarmac snow tire used exclusively on the Monte Carlo Rally in the WRC.

 

[Volumetrik]

I posted this in my build thread, but I figured it would be pertinent here.

Wheels : 16x6.5in OEM Fiesta Titanium
Tires : Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus 205/50/16

 

[rotation_nation]

OZ Superturismo GT 17x7 installed. First pictures at stock ride height. Last two pictures with Swift Spec-R lowering springs (1" drop front and rear).

Stock ride height:



With Swift Spec-R springs (they may settle more, as they're 15 minutes old in these):

 

[M-Sport fan]

^^^Did you measure the static fender height before and after?

If so, even before any potential settling, what was the difference?

 

[rotation_nation]

^^^Did you measure the static fender height before and after?

If so, even before any potential settling, what was the difference?

I unfortunately did not. After an extended test drive on the new springs, I have to say the ride is quite a bit harsher than stock. I’m gong to see how I get used to it over the next week. But big difference. Turn in is a lot more immediate, but at the cost of ride quality.

I also noticed that torque steer is slightly more prominent now. I assume it’s the change in alignment from the drop. Do our cars have enough adjustability that an alignment shop would be able to bring it back?

 

[rotation_nation]

Update: while I did not take measurements, here are before and after shots (exact same distance from the car and same angle, so should be able to approximate the drop). The advertised 1" seems about right:
Stock Front:

Swift Front:

Stock Rear:

Swift Rear: