2005 ST...with 18's. Drop suspension question

ScottyK · Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:41 pm

That's what I thought but didn't want to post.

ZX2_racer · Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:29 pm

FORDSVTPARTS wrote: 18's

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Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:46 pm

mnfocusS wrote:
FORDSVTPARTS wrote: 18's
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Let's be nice, the guy is asking about clearance for his 18's with a drop so let's try to be helpful.

This isn't TC Stangs or MNSC.

frankjt96 · Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:12 pm

mnfocusS wrote:pfft. Eibach's aren't to low...

Every new picture I see of your car it looks better and better!

ScottyK · Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:24 pm

mnfocusS,

You can keep whatever picture you had up. Let's see it. I appreciate the gesture of taking it down, but it leaves me confused about what your response was. I didn't mean to offend you. Did I?

Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:27 pm

ScottyK wrote:mnfocusS,

You can keep whatever picture you had up. Let's see it. I appreciate the gesture of taking it down, but it leaves me confused about what your response was. I didn't mean to offend you. Did I?

I took it down, I didn't think it was appropriate particularly in response to a new member asking for help.

We don't do a lot of moderator type stuff here, only when needed.

CleanZX3 · Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:39 pm

The tires you have on there wont work with any drop. I have 225/35/18's and they rub with my frpp drop on the rear fenders.

ScottyK · Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:17 pm

CleanZX3,

Thanks for letting me know that. That'll save me some money. What about with SVT springs? Don't even risk it I suppose....

Thanks again. I appreciate the feedback.

CleanZX3 · Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:52 pm

ScottyK wrote:CleanZX3,

Thanks for letting me know that. That'll save me some money. What about with SVT springs? Don't even risk it I suppose....

Thanks again. I appreciate the feedback.

I'm not sure about the svt springs. Maybe use your money for other mods, until those tires wear out??

ZX2_racer · Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:39 pm

I'm just not a fan 18's. Sorry, your right Steve, that was kinda stupid of me.

Anyways, I believe 18's are just to big for Foci. I mean, they can be pulled off but I would never run a set on my car. As for the drop + wheels, you will probably need a different tire size, yours are pretty beefy. Swap out for a set of 215/35/18's maybe?

Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:48 pm

mnfocusS wrote:I'm just not a fan 18's. Sorry, your right Steve, that was kinda stupid of me.

Anyways, I believe 18's are just to big for Foci. I mean, they can be pulled off but I would never run a set on my car. As for the drop + wheels, you will probably need a different tire size, yours are pretty beefy. Swap out for a set of 215/35/18's maybe?

No big deal. thanks for your understanding.

18's are tough on these cars but I am no experts on tire sizes and wheel offsets.

ScottyK · Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:59 pm

I thought about 18's with 35's....but, 35 is pretty thin for a tire. You should see the roads up here in Duluth where I live. I don't think 35's would last very long. I'm already a granny on the side roads with my 40 profile's....I tend to be very cautious and careful with my things, especially my cars.

I'm prob. not going to drop it any more than with SVT springs. 0.5"....if I even do that. I like the way the 18's fill out the wheel well anyways. That way i can save my $$ for other mods.

Thanks for all the help.

ScottyK · Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:02 pm

We have a roush svt focus up her on 19's and they look good. I have been trying to get a pic for this site, but I can never catch her. Crazy SVT drivers!!