okay heres the deal, my focus lx has the absolute crappiest wheels on it. the old steel 15x5.5 wheels suck. i was wondering if say, a 16x7 or 17x8 wheel would offer better traction especially in the snow. hell, if u want to suggest some to me. im on a budget though so nothing all fancy. im lookin for more utility than styling. thanks.
A larger diameter rim and wider/larger tires are definitely not going to help traction in winter but will make a big difference in summer handling. Also, the more weight you add per tire, it may make your car feel more sluggish unless you buy a real lightweight rim. I think 16x7 and real nice summer tires will do wonders for handling and keep the old rims buy some snows for winter.
If you're on a budget, get some decent 16x7 and a real good performance all season.
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docinsano wrote: okay heres the deal, my focus lx has the absolute crappiest wheels on it. the old steel 15x5.5 wheels suck. i was wondering if say, a 16x7 or 17x8 wheel would offer better traction especially in the snow. hell, if u want to suggest some to me. im on a budget though so nothing all fancy. im lookin for more utility than styling. thanks. Larger wheels & wider tires will do the exact opposite of what you want. In dry weather, larger contact patches are desirable for traction. When it's wet, (& snow is a form of water), you want narrower tires for less hydroplaning. Skinny tires will bite better when it's slippery.
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Heres another wheel question. My focus is @ stock height with the 16x7 w/50's. I've noticed 17x7 w/45's are popular on Foci, if I lower it 1.5" can I put 18x7.5's w/35 in there? or will there be some scraping in hard corners.
I would say for sure you will have some rubbing issues with the 18x7.5's.
I you want to drop the car and have a decent ride I'd say look at some 17x7's.
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thanks everyone, 17x7's sound like the rite choice. I've had my eye on a set of 5zigen six spoke for a while now, I'll get those with 225/45/17 yokahama's.... lets see whats in the old piggy bank.
If you end up getting rims.. I wouldn't rock them during the winter... Use your 15"er's to ride out your rough winters, trust me its well worth it..... I know what they are like.. I have a close friend in Renton Wa.
Last edited on Sun Jan 16th, 2005 12:27 pm by fokuzsport
docinsano wrote: okay heres the deal, my focus lx has the absolute crappiest wheels on it. the old steel 15x5.5 wheels suck. i was wondering if say, a 16x7 or 17x8 wheel would offer better traction especially in the snow. hell, if u want to suggest some to me. im on a budget though so nothing all fancy. im lookin for more utility than styling. thanks.
but if you are interested i'd trade you my stock 16x7 six spoke rims for those 15's........let me know if you are interested...
