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The first generation Ford Focus was introduced to the public in Geneva in 1998 as a replacement for the Four Escort model. The design of the new car was carried out according to the NewEdge concept, which is an example of a harmonious combination of sharp corners and streamlined lines interspersed with triangular turn signals and other details in the form of trapeziums, ellipses, etc.
FordFocus 1 was available in three different body styles:
- Sedan.
- Hatchback.
- Station wagon.
As for the engines, it was equipped with petrol versions with a volume of 1.4 and 2.0, as well as a 1.8-liter diesel. More powerful versions were also supplied for the American market: 2.0 and 2.3 liters with an automatic transmission.
The Ford Focus 1 was equipped with an independent multi-link suspension, borrowed from a higher class model - Ford Mondeo. Thanks to its use, it was possible to provide excellent handling and confident maneuverability when driving in any conditions. Also, a feature of this suspension is the use of metal stamping technology, and not a torsion beam. In addition to handling, the level of comfort is also sufficient, and passengers can comfortably fit inside the car.
In order to maximize the effect of the first generation Ford Focus, the appropriate high quality wheels were installed. Next, we will talk about which wheel bolt pattern is used on the Ford Focus 1, which wheels are suitable and what you should pay attention to when choosing them.
Features of Ford Focus 1 wheels
The first generation of Ford Focus, depending on the modification and configuration, was equipped with different discs. In total, the manufacturing plant offered the buyer 3 options:
- 14 inches.
- 15 inches.
- 16 inches.
Depending on the option chosen, different tires are used, which are suitable in size for specific wheels. As a rule, the following rubber sizes were installed:
- 185/65 for wheels of radius 14.
- 195/60 for wheels of radius 15.
- 205/50 for wheels of 16 radius.
In order to understand which wheels are on the Ford Focus2 and how to choose them correctly, you need to clearly understand all the designations. Let's start with the main one - bolt pattern.
Looseness is the number of bolts in the fastening. You can easily find out this parameter just by looking at the wheel. However, there is another component of the indicator - the diameter of the bolt circle. It is much more difficult to define it, but it is also possible. To do this, take a vernier caliper and measure the distance between the edges of adjacent holes. After that, we add the diameter of the hole itself and get the desired value.
The rim width is the diameter of the annular portion that is located inside the rim. The annular part serves as a support for the tire. In order to independently determine this indicator, it is necessary to subtract 20% from the tread width.
Outreach characterizes the distance from the wheel adjacent to the hub to the middle of the rim landing width. As a rule, the terms OFFSET or DEPORT are used to denote it, depending on the country of production.
Now a few words about the bolt pattern and other parameters applied to the first generation Ford Focus wheels. So, the width of the disc is 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0 J, the offset is ET 38-52, the bolt pattern itself is 5x208 and the centering hole is 63.3.
The nuances of choosing disks
If you want to change wheels for a Ford Focus 1, then you need to approach this issue with responsibility so that in a critical situation they do not fail. This is especially true for the installation of non-standard oversized options.
In the event that the wheel bolt pattern does not coincide with the normal indicator, it will be in the wrong position in relation to its axis, and therefore it will not be possible to tighten normally. The danger is that outwardly identifying the discrepancy will not be easy, but the beat will be felt during movement. In addition to negatively affecting comfort, it will also lead to premature damage to the suspension and steering. There were situations when a wheel with a Ford Focus simply fell off on the move, which led to sad consequences. To compensate for the discrepancy, special centering rings can be used, but the safety of their use remains in question, since there are both supporters and opponents of such a solution to the problem.
Also, problems may arise if the departure does not correspond to the recommended level. This will cause the tires to touch the arches and other suspension components. Moreover, the installation of discs with a smaller offset does not lead to a deterioration in stability when maneuvering, as well as to increased steering sensitivity. As for the central hole, in some cases its size may deviate from the norm in the direction of increase. The last parameter, the landing diameter, must be in full accordance with the recommendations, otherwise the mounting bolts will be skewed, and therefore it will not work normally to fix the wheel, which is unsafe.
These parameters play the most important role in choosing wheels on FordFocus 1. As for manufacturers and specific options, it all depends on your budget and preferences, since the market offers a huge selection.
Summarizing
So, wheels for a FordFocus 1 car are extremely important elements, since their behavior on the road depends on their quality, which is especially important in extreme conditions. It is imperative to consider all parameters (bolt pattern, width, radius, etc.) in order to select the right wheels for your budget and needs. Looseness affects safety and therefore this parameter cannot be ignored. There are a large number of options on the market of various types and price categories, and therefore choosing the right Focus for your Ford will not be difficult.
To install new rims on a Ford Focus car, you need to know the bolt pattern of this model. Disks have to be changed frequently. Some owners are not satisfied with the design, others with the degree of wear, and others with the dimensions. And if any of these cases apply to you, urgently arm yourself with paper and a pen - there will be a lot of technical information.
Disc loosening: what is it?
Recall that the concept of "bolt pattern" means the ratio of the number of fastening bolts to the diameter of the circle on which they are located. A safety ratio of 5/112 is accepted as standard. In this proportion, the first number reflects the number of bolts, the second - the diameter of the circle.
The diameter of the circle on which the bolt points are located is designated PCD and is a standard value that meets international criteria. Any change to the car must take into account the safety and reliability parameters when driving, therefore, we will consider all the acceptable Ford Focus bolt patterns. Focuses of three generations have almost the same bolt pattern, although there are small but important differences.
The model has received so much attention due to its high popularity in Russia since the introduction of the second generation Focus in 2005. After 5 years, this model earned the title of the most popular car of the year. Therefore, American cars are still in demand, and most serious service stations do the bolt pattern of all three Ford Focus variations. Moreover, replacing discs is an affordable, simple and striking way to make tuning and stand out on the road.
Razboltovaya wheels on Ford Focus 1
Ford Focus 1 is the base model in the lineup, has been produced longer than the others and still behaves well on the road. The manufacturer released the first generation in the last century, in 1998. This year, Ford Focus 1 celebrates its twentieth anniversary. Initially, various modifications were produced with configuration options to choose from, therefore, three sizes of disks for cars of this model are suitable:
- 14 inches;
- 15 inches;
- 16 inches.
The choice of tires also depends on the size of the wheels. Many people like to fit larger tires in the hopes of improving ride quality. But it won't be possible to gain speed with this approach, especially if the driver is not too experienced. Tires on Ford Focus 1 are also installed in three different standard sizes:
- 14/185/65;
- 15/195/60;
- 16/205/50.
Based on these indicators, we obtain the characteristics of the discs for bolt pattern. Allowable disc width: 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0. Departure is marked with ET 38-52. Razboltovka 5x108, where 5 is the number of bolt holes for mounting the wheels, and 108 is the diameter of their location. The size of the centering holes for the hub is 63.3.
Razboltovaya disks on Ford Focus 2
The second generation of Focuses, just like the first, has already been discontinued. The popular model Ford Focus 2 began to be produced in 2004, its production ended in 2011. Nevertheless, there are still many such cars on the roads. Most of them require repair and renovation.
The second model has four variants of modifications, respectively, they need wheels of the following sizes:
- 15 inches;
- 16 inches;
- 17 inches;
- 18 inches.
- 15/195/65;
- 16/205/55;
- 17/205/50;
- 18/225/40.
In terms of bolt pattern, the second model differs little from the first one should correspond to the following parameters: 5x108 with ET 45-52.5 departure. Centering hole size 63.3, disc width 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.5. Experienced car owners note that a deviation of 5 mm in one direction or another, which does not affect the quality of fastening, is permissible for the departure. When choosing discs to tires, be guided by the fact that the width of the disc is about 20-30 percent less than the width of the rubber. With wider discs, the car's handling is improved.
Razboltovaya disks on Ford Focus 3
The easiest way is to service car models that appeared on the market several years ago: the production and supply of spare parts have already been established, the weak points of the model have been identified and ways to solve any problems have been found. The third modification in the Focus line is still being produced, since the interest in it is steadily kept at a high level. Ford Focus 3 was launched in 2011, appeared in Russia in the same year and continues to be produced in several versions. The main body comes with 16 "wheels, while the ST version is equipped with 18" wheels.
Accordingly, tires of 2 sizes are installed on Ford Focus 3:
Razboltovaya 5x108, hole for centering 63.3, offset ET 50, width 7. Ford has long been a domestic assembly, such cars are equipped with rubber with a higher tread. It is recommended that you follow the instructions of the developer exactly. Read the instruction manual, which contains the dimensions of all replacement parts, the characteristics of consumables, tires, wheels, as well as the terms and conditions of their replacement.
Rice - "Drawing of a Ford Focus Sedan rim"
Conclusion
Three generations of Ford Focus have been produced with the same bolt pattern, but with a huge number of tire and wheel options. Each model has its own version, however, you can pick up interchangeable wheels for models of different years of production. As a rule, you can find your own size, as the choice of tires on the market is extremely wide.
At Ford Focus of all 3 modifications, details are important: screws, nuts, washers. The ET value for stamped and alloy wheels is different, with the wider the track, the lower the offset value. Disc nuts of both types differ in taper - on stamped ones it is lower. It is not worth changing the nuts, otherwise the fastening reliability will be violated.
A well-chosen set and size of wheels for an energetic Ford Focus will give it not only additional beauty and aesthetics, but also improve dynamic performance. Each owner of a Focus car has the opportunity to purchase alloy wheels with the same diameter, rim and offset, as with standard wheels installed in the factory assembly.
You can also make a slight restyling and install wider wheels with the smallest overhang. As a result, Ford will look more original and will slightly increase its dynamic performance and stability on the track.
There is almost always an alternative to replacing the standard wheel and disc with analogs with larger rim sizes. Ideally, there should be no problems while driving the vehicle after that.
As a result, more massive wheels will "require" the use of wide tires, and they contribute not only to an improvement in dynamic performance, but also to a high level of braking, respectively, the driver can feel calm even when driving aggressively.
The car owner must independently make a choice in favor of certain wheel sizes. Immediately before choosing and installing, you must carefully study the main parameters recommended by the car manufacturer:
- rim;
- bolt pattern;
- departure;
- wheel size.
The specified parameters must correspond to the characteristics of the vehicle. If, when installing wheels with non-standard parameters, certain problems arose, then it is better to contact experienced maintenance specialists for help.
Detailed characteristics of the sizes of wheels, tires and rims for the Focus 1 and 2 model
According to the general ET offset for Ford wheels, the maximum deviation from the standard size should not exceed +/- 5 mm.
Disc size means the optimal width of the product in relation to the tire, no more than 20-30%. As a rule, tuning enthusiasts and ordinary drivers do not always pay special attention to these indicators.
Many manufacturers began to produce various non-standard auto discs regardless of the width and height parameters. In addition, when used wisely, a wider disc will improve handling performance.
But only if tires and wheels with identical dimensions are used. For example, tires with a width of 185 mm are perfectly combined with discs 205 7J, 205 6J, 195 6J.
Factory tires with a high profile were installed on the Russian configurations of Ford Focus as standard, in contrast to identical models produced at foreign manufacturers.
This allows you to install any tires, according to the specified instructions from the manufacturer, depending on the wishes and block control settings.
Factory characteristics from Ford:
- the total number of bolts for installing the wheel - 4;
- central diameter of fasteners –108 mm; in the designation 4/108;
- the dimensions of the diametrical holes for the wheel fit under the hub are 63.3 mm, d63.3 is indicated.
If holes with smaller diameters are used, the wheel cannot be mounted on the hub. For diametric holes with large values, special adapter rings must be used.
Standard disc sizes
As for the question of whether the wheel arch liner will cling, here it is necessary to observe the optimum recommended wheel parameters and install tires with a lower profile.
For example, tires 205/50 / R16 can be used, but they do not guarantee a smooth, quiet ride - problems may arise at the moment of engaging the fender liner.
It is best to use 195/65 / R15 tires, as the wheels become slightly taller, which improves handling performance.
The most popular and demanded tire sizes for Ford Focus 1 and 2:
- 195/65 / R15;
- 185/70 / R14;
- 205/50 / R16;
- 185/65 / R14;
- 195/55 / \u200b\u200bR15.
When it comes to ET values, they are completely different for cast and stamped wheels. A smaller offset value indicates a wider track.
Also note that the lock and nuts for factory auto discs are different. The main thing is design and shape. The tapered corners of the working areas are adjacent to the working disc surface. Nuts on stampings have a smaller angle and, accordingly, do not adhere so much to the product.
Therefore, experienced professionals do not recommend using stamping nuts as fasteners for casting. Too small contact area with the working surface, which means poor mount for the autodisk. It is necessary to take into account the fact that each tightening of the nut will gradually correct contact with the working surface.
To check the hitching of the new disc for the calipers, the following procedures must be performed:
- install it on the valve;
- screw the nuts to the hub;
- screw in the disc completely.
Bolt pattern of Ford Focus 2, 3 rims
Example: wheel bolt pattern on Ford Focus vehicles with parameters 5/108. Many car enthusiasts may have problems with the designation of these numbers. Therefore, we will indicate their decoding in more detail:
- the number 5 indicates the total number of diametrical holes for the wheel fasteners;
- the number 108 indicates the size of the diameter of these holes.
Disc overhang on Focus 2 and 3 models:
- the standard size is 52.5 mm;
- wheel overhang on re-styling is 50 mm.
For beginners, crash is a rather complex and difficult concept. In simple terms, the overhang disc denotes the total distance from the middle of the product to the main area of \u200b\u200bthe fasteners located on the hub.
- R15 / 195/65;
- R16 / 205/55.
The R stands for the radius of the wheel.
Wheel bolt pattern on Focus 3
The general parameters of the 3rd generation Focus practically do not differ from similar 5/108 models.
Wheels for 3 edition Ford Focus
The third release of the famous Focus model was released in 2010. The car was presented at the famous show in Detroit. The vehicle was presented in several bodies: sedan, station wagon and hatchback.
It is known that the Ford Focus is still one of the most demanded cars in the whole world. Sales are growing every year, and fans of this car are satisfied with its ease of use and stylish design.
The American manufacturer has achieved such results due to the high ratio between quality and cost.
In addition, the 3rd edition of the cars was performed in kinetic design. Many admired the originality and uniqueness of this car. On the track, the Focus demonstrates excellent handling characteristics and performance, starting acceleration and stable driving.
Good handling in the vehicle is achieved through an improved balance between discs and tires. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the main type of rubber and the parameters of the disc for optimal riding on the Focus 3.
Optimal wheel dimensions
Each car, produced by the American Ford line, has certain standard sizes of wheels and tires recommended by the manufacturers. Consider the main parameters required for good vehicle handling:
- Disc sizes: 16, 17 and 18 inches;
- Tires 235/40 / R18, 215 / 50R17, 205 / 55R16;
- Rim width ET50, ET55.
For all wheel sizes, 5/108 fasteners with a 63.3 mm center bore and a 14.5 mm stud are used.
Taking into account the main indicators, everyone can decide on the choice of a wheel for the Focus 3. As the best option, it recommends using original factory products or similar products from famous brands.
Branded models are more durable and reliable, since they are specially produced for a particular Focus model. This is a very important factor, even in a situation where the car runs into a deep hole or crack.
As a result, the wheeled product is not deformed, and the driver continues to control the control of the vehicle.
Discs are selected according to the width of the tire, they must be identical. In most cases, the American company produces original factory stamps for the Focus 3. Such discs are excellently used in difficult conditions and have a low cost.
In addition, when purchasing such discs, you do not have to worry about the size, since they automatically fit the standard Focus 3 wheels.
Subject to the correct recommendations, the car enthusiast should not have any problems with choosing the wheel size for a Ford Focus car. If desired, you can use non-standard models, but it will be necessary to slightly change the technical components of the vehicle.
