[Jaws]

So I decided to pull the trigger on the gloss black Focus RS 19x8.5 rims for my ST. With a 5% coupon and 200 RPM miles at CJ Pony, got a set for $465 shipped.

My vehicle is stock suspension height and I don't plan to lower.

What tire widths are people running on these rims? 235/35 seems the most common but will 245/35 or 255/35 cause any interference problems?

Looking for suggestions on tire size and if anybody thinks spacers are necessary. I plan to use these with summer only tires next spring.

 

[Joshua]

So I decided to pull the trigger on the gloss black Focus RS 19x8.5 rims for my ST. With a 5% coupon and 200 RPM miles at CJ Pony, got a set for $465 shipped.

My vehicle is stock suspension height and I don't plan to lower.

What tire widths are people running on these rims? 235/35 seems the most common but will 245/35 or 255/35 cause any interference problems?

Looking for suggestions on tire size and if anybody thinks spacers are necessary. I plan to use these with summer only tires next spring.

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I saw another member running 20mm spacers and said it was necessary. But I have them installed without spacers and I think it looks great. something something opinions

 

[Jaws]

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I saw another member running 20mm spacers and said it was necessary. But I have them installed without spacers and I think it looks great. something something opinions

What width are you running?

 

[Joshua]

235

 

[cheap_ass_alex]

People put 235 on the 8.5? I have the stock snowflakes which are 8 and I have 255/35. With little to no bulge.


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[Joshua]

People put 235 on the 8.5? I have the stock snowflakes which are 8 and I have 255/35. With little to no bulge.


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Thats why I'm interested to see what sizes other people have on this 19 inch rim.

 

[GoGo]

I have the Team Dynamics Pro forged version and ran RE-11"s 255/35R19 for two years with no issues.

 

[Conrad144]

Question for the OP, CJ shows two different wheel options in the gloss black. One wheel lists for $140 (approx) the other is $300 but they look identical wtf is the difference?

 

[XRJoe]

Question for the OP, CJ shows two different wheel options in the gloss black. One wheel lists for $140 (approx) the other is $300 but they look identical wtf is the difference?

Looks like they are different wheels. The cheaper one is 8.5" wide while the more expensive wheel is 8" wide. .
Ford Racing Focus ST RS Wheel 19"x8.5" Gloss Black 2013-2016

Ford Performance Focus Focus RS Wheel 19"X8" Gloss Black 2012-2016

I believe the cheaper one is the Mk2 RS wheel and the more expensive is the Mk3 RS wheel.

 

[Kdub085]

What came of this?! Pics and more info please. I'm looking at the same setup.


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[Joshua]

Picture of my setup in case you are still curious. Stock height, 235 35 19

 

[Bryman13]

Question for the OP, CJ shows two different wheel options in the gloss black. One wheel lists for $140 (approx) the other is $300 but they look identical wtf is the difference?

They are different style and width. Look closer at the pics and you can see they are different.

 

[Kdub085]

Did you ever have any issues with rubbing?


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[Joshua]

Did you ever have any issues with rubbing?


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no issues

 

[Joshua]

relevant thread

http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-st-discussions/48897-19-wheel-upgrade-question.html

 

[galaxy7]

I see this mentioned quite a bit and I do know that the stock/factory RS wheels are 8" wide, not 8.5". I'd like to have a set of those for a winter set up.