The Official Fiesta ST Wheels Thread

[coler12331]

Got these wheels for dirt cheap off of Craigslist. 17x7 with unknown offset. Can't find a brand but they seem to be very nicely made

 

[Izzy]

That's a good look!

 

[coler12331]

Thanks man. For the price i really couldn't pass it up

 

[WeTheNorth]

Were those hub centric? Be interested in how much they weigh with your tires

 

[RAAMaudio]

Very few wheels are made hub centric to a particular car but we can get quality machined aluminum rings for most any fitment on Ebay for $20.

We should always use rings or have perfect bore size wheels as that is where the load is supposed to be, not on the studs.

 

[coler12331]

We're those hub centric? Be interested in how much they weigh with your tires

probably not. just put them on for a few days to test the fitment. im taking them off this weekend because my car is going to ford on monday for some new axle seals, ill try and see what the hub measurement is.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Rota Slipstreams 16x7, 225/45

 

[BobMaxed]

Very few wheels are made hub centric to a particular car but we can get quality machined aluminum rings for most any fitment on Ebay for $20.

We should always use rings or have perfect bore size wheels as that is where the load is supposed to be, not on the studs.

Then you must be using lug nuts and have lug holes without chamfers. If you are using chamfers and locating off the hub you would be adding stress to the wheel if there is any mismatch between the hub and the chamfers. I bet those would be costly rims. Most wheels with hub rings still have some clearance at the hub and locate off the chamfers of the lug nuts.

 

[RAAMaudio]

I have to agree, and disagree as well

The hub rings, if a very close fit which I make sure mine are, will keep it centered and the lugs could be off a bit and put stress on them but not going to move the wheel more than an very little amount if a well fitting ring is used. That is why I paid a very good machinist to do my 4x100 conversion and if had not found very tight rings I would of had him make them at far higher cost. I also use ARP studs

 

[Azov]

It's been a very long project that's taken over a month, but it's finally done

Started life as a set of abused Focus SES wheels

After HOURS of scrapping and bead blasting they are ready for finishing work at the powder coaters

Done! Brand new Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Wide Ovals (On sale at Tire Rack for $77.

 

[F1Fletch]

Looks outstanding!

 

[Manon1hemoon]

Has any one ran 215/40/17 not on springs standard suspension and alloys? is there any problem with fitting the tyres can it effect the speedo? PLEASE help

Cheers

 

[LT Berzerker]

Has any one ran 215/40/17 not on springs standard suspension and alloys? is there any problem with fitting the tyres can it effect the speedo? PLEASE help

Cheers

On factory specs the car will accommodate up to a 215/45r17...However, this is slightly dependent on brand (mich PSS are what I reference) the overall diameter will change affecting you speedo because you are gaining sidewall 40% of 205mm is less than 40% 215...etc etc... Not much maybe 3-4 mph at highway for a 215/40. Check willtheyfit.com

Lowered, most haven't had an issue depending on the amount of drop being >\= 1" with an offset from factory to +38....

 

[Manon1hemoon]

Thanks for your response this is really useful!!

Cheers

 

[NJBooST]

I had OZ Ultraleggera's on back order, but then the rack put the Kosei K5R on close-out special for $139 each. 17x7, 42 offset, roll/flow formed barrel, and ~15lbs each. This is stock height and stock tires.

 

[GAbOS]

That is sharp looking

 

[J2FoRS]

Love some of the Kosei but hate no center cap. Your car looks awesome with that paint color and rim choice.

 

[tojo]

 

[GAbOS]

Great looking tojo but details man. yeesh

 

[stuntdoogie]

Damn I may want to trade my tux for Gray now.