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Stock rims have a 4 x 108mm bolt pattern, with a +42 offset. They are also available in 14" Steelies with hubcaps, 15", 16", and 17"
The Stock tire size on a 15" rim is 195/60/15, wheras the 17" on an SVT uses a 205/45 17 or a 215/45/17, depending on the brand of tire eing used.
When you are shopping for aftermarket rims, remember that only rims with a 4 x108mm bolt pattern will work, and that you need a offset of +40-+42 for them to fit properly under the wheel wells.
Ummm, there's a lot more info to this stuff, but I figured that it would be good to know for some that might wanna know...
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The stock 14" steel wheel comes with 185/65R14 rubber.
It's also NOT common knowledge (to everyone) that a stock 14" wheel/tire combo can easily fit in the spare tire well in the trunk of the sedan Focus. It would seem logical that it would fit in the ZX3/5 as well, then. This is a heck of a lot safer than the stupid little donut that comes from the factory.
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Stock SVT = 17" 49mm offset... weight i believe is 22lb.
Tires 215/45/17
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2001 ZTS,Aug 31 2005, 09:15 AM Wrote:The stock 16" wheels take 205/50R16 though other sizes are possible:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Wheel weights:
http://www.superhonda.com/tech/wheel_weights.html
Lots of "tech":
http://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
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what about the hub size?
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Smallest rim size for a SVTF is 16" You need it to clear the front brakes. Also 4x108 bolt pattern is the same as 4x4-1/4" bolt pattern.
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Umm, my ZX3 came with a 15" spare with a 60 series donut...I forgot this, and wasn't reminded until I went to put my fith 17" rim under the floor, and saw it wouldn't fit...oops...lol
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Is anyone using 205/45R17 on there ZX3's or sedans? I have a 17x7 wheel with 215/40R17 rubber and I'm thinking of swapping to 205/45R17's because they are so much cheaper. Anyone using the 205/45's out there and how do ya like 'em?
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I may run 195/55/15 tires for winter because I have them from my Protege5.
The diameter difference is 1.95cm smaller for the 195/55/15
The speedo should be off a tiny bit at hiway speeds (1- 2 km/h)
Anyone advise against this? instead of running stock 195/60/15 ?
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Nutella,Jul 7 2007, 11:02 AM Wrote:I may run 195/55/15 tires for winter because I have them from my Protege5.
The diameter difference is 1.95cm smaller for the 195/55/15
The speedo should be off a tiny bit at hiway speeds (1- 2 km/h)
Anyone advise against this? instead of running stock 195/60/15 ?
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for snow, the thinner the tire the better. The weight of the car is more concentrated, making the tire plow through, not on top of the snow.
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oldeguy,Jul 7 2007, 11:10 AM Wrote:for snow, the thinner the tire the better. The weight of the car is more concentrated, making the tire plow through, not on top of the snow.
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Tire width is identical for 195/60/15 vs. 195/55/15
only difference is sidewall height. works out to almost 2cm smaller for the latter
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Nutella,Jul 8 2007, 11:38 AM Wrote:oldeguy,Jul 7 2007, 11:10 AM Wrote:for snow, the thinner the tire the better. The weight of the car is more concentrated, making the tire plow through, not on top of the snow.
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Tire width is identical for 195/60/15 vs. 195/55/15
only difference is sidewall height. works out to almost 2cm smaller for the latter
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Is it true that it's better to drive on narrower rather than wider tires during winter? ie. 195 rather than 205 because supposedly you're getting better grip
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Cut down better in the snow.
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so it's a 'you'll slice better with a sharper knife' analogy?
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You got it sharper the better. Though I never could really comprhend this reasoning, but if it's not broken don't fix it.
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