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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Queensland, Australia
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I have a LX LS Focus and I am interested in buying some new mags for it in the New Year. I've considered buying the Zetec Mags from Ford, but there has to be more to choose from... Is there a website that says "Here are the LS Focus Mags" :P?
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AFF Post NAZI
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Albury
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LOL
Go 20's you know you want to Do it. Just Do it - as Zetec20 would say... you will need to find out the offset for the tyres and then go to shops and find out what they have,. if they say everything we have here will fit your car. just walk out. cause they may fit. but most probably not right
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Queensland, Australia
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So I'm going to have to visit a store? Nothing online?
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Albury
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give Scareybear a PM he works with wheels. he might be able to help you. he also lives in Queensland.
But yes you may have to Visit stores. basically for the fact that you could visualise and acutally see the item you want first hand. its alot easier to tell you the truth....sure you can do it on the web at home. but i found it easier to go to places and ask about wheels. Like dont get me wrong there are places on the Web that you can look at. im not sure whats up in queensland but here in NSw there is www.tempetyres.com.au and others. but i would sujest on your final decision actually going into the store b4 you buy the item. get a feel for what you want and what you like form websites then go out and get what you want.
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Hello Koni's!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: South Sydney
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There are a few BSA wheels that can be custom drilled, and a couple Aussie companies have 1 or 2 in their range that fit...but most style's don't suit the Focus. Do a google search of the UK only and you should find a few in the UK that fit. Maybe a group of us could make a group purchase to possibly get a better deal?? Anyway, link: http://www.bkracing.co.uk/aspbite/al...eels/index.asp I think these guys may do a few for the LS too: http://www.lensowheel.com/ And these guys: http://www.tsw-wheels.co.uk/ If you're interested in the UK option, maybe send a couple emails to see exactly what is available. And finally, in terms of wheel size - some 17's look good on the LS, you just have to find a design that isn't chunky like the factory 16's/17's are...they look smaller than they are...
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2006 LX FOCUS SEDAN Titanium Grey, factory bodykit, slightly debadged
CSA Motorvatr 17's/Kumho KU31's, Eibach Prokit/Lovells rear springs, Koni Sports Kit Lower airbox removed, K&N Panel filter Momo gear knob + boot + pedals, Ghia boot garnish, Zetec Chrome interior door handles JVC KW-XR816 Headunit + more to come... |
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Hello Koni's!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: South Sydney
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Also, you could contact Nargee (http://www.fordforums.com.au/member.php?u=196) on the forums - apparently he has ties with All Wheels Aust. Tell him B2TF (Austin) sent you...
http://www.allwheels.com.au/
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2006 LX FOCUS SEDAN Titanium Grey, factory bodykit, slightly debadged
CSA Motorvatr 17's/Kumho KU31's, Eibach Prokit/Lovells rear springs, Koni Sports Kit Lower airbox removed, K&N Panel filter Momo gear knob + boot + pedals, Ghia boot garnish, Zetec Chrome interior door handles JVC KW-XR816 Headunit + more to come... |
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Albury, NSW
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I'd suggest going 18's, 17's on the ls focus are too small with the big guards
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Wollongong
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ok.... like photn said i'd suggest 20's.... :P
but if you're looking for a more conservative style 18's should be good, try www.tempetyres.com.au or www.ozzytyres.com.au (ozzy have some 'not very bling' ones in the race section if that's what you're after) i ordered mine through BSA australia and like Russ said they can drill them to suit and have quite a few decent styles to choose from remember if you find some you like post em on here for more opinions ![]()
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2006 Focus LX Hatch
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: St George Area
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Is the Focus stud pattern the same as Mazda 3?
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Hello Koni's!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: South Sydney
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2006 LX FOCUS SEDAN Titanium Grey, factory bodykit, slightly debadged
CSA Motorvatr 17's/Kumho KU31's, Eibach Prokit/Lovells rear springs, Koni Sports Kit Lower airbox removed, K&N Panel filter Momo gear knob + boot + pedals, Ghia boot garnish, Zetec Chrome interior door handles JVC KW-XR816 Headunit + more to come... |
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: templestowe, Melbourne
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hate to dig up an old thread but as they say.....search is your best friend.
as per my other thread, im looking to get an exhaust etc and wheels happened to be my next priority. i have been looking around in shops as recommended by a couple of you guys and like it was said there isnt much. i have had a look on lenso's site as i like quiet a few of their wheels. if i could direct you onto their site http://www.lensowheel.com/ and get you to search " GF-7 " " DC5" and " SC03_HBK " as they are two wheel designs i have been looking at. my personal favourite is the GF-7 wheel in black with the chrome lip the car is a pure silver LT focus zetec wanting in either 19 or 20" would they fit? and would they look good? |
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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i found my mag wheels on bobjane.com.au
they have a virtual wheels simulator so you can see what they would look like on your car. check it out, bobjane were great when i bought mine!!!!!!!!!!!! very happy customer |
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Newcastle
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i know volvo use PCD 5x108. maybe the C70, not sure. Plus you need the correct offset.
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formerly AU_bullet
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yea iv looked around and found a couple of nice BSA rims under the G2 series in 20" that i like.
http://www.bsawheels.com.au/users/Pr...il.aspx?id=395 http://www.bsawheels.com.au/users/Pr...il.aspx?id=353 i was thinking of something like a 6 or 7 spoke but i guess the plain jane 5 spoke might have to do.... could someone have a go at chopping them onto a silver focus hatch? what do we think? |
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Just an old designers trick to think about.
Always go for an odd number of spokes, as this makes the wheel look like it has a sense of motion and action when stationary. That's why most wheels these days have an odd number of spokes. An even number makes the wheel look static
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formerly AU_bullet
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yea i actually have heard of that one before and i tend to agree.
i might get one of the photoshop guru's to do a few chops for me once i get a few pics of my car together. |
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: South Western Sydney
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Get 18's I bought the zetec rims for $500 and painted them white then black.. They look really good but aftermarket is the way to go.
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formerly AU_bullet
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so iv found a couple of rims i like (and that fit!!!) and i have got russ to kindly chop a few pics of the wheels onto my car
which ones do we like? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() for those that want to see the wheels on the website http://www.eagletyres.com.au/luxuryW...wf/wheels.html here are the bazo 336 and diamo 25 amd here are the other three wheels http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/Content_...ti_Rogue-B.seo http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/Content_...ls_kontact.seo http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/Content_...ontakt-blk.seo im still looking around, but you obviously get the idea of the wheel i like! please leave comments. thanks, brad Last edited by TEKILA; 20-08-2008 at 09:31 PM. |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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![]() Nah I agree with Skriblz. Definitely two and four. If I had to choose, four would be my number one. What size are you looking at Brad?
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Western Sydney
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out of all the ones you suggested i reckon number 2 and number 4 are the best ones there. Painting your brake calipers would really look nice with one of those wheels on
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Focus & Territory TDCi
Join Date: Jun 2008
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first ones for sure
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formerly AU_bullet
Join Date: Jan 2006
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i was looking at 2 and 4 as well.
im in such an awkward position atm! i need to see more wheels! im so fussy haha wheel size will be 19 or 20" obviously, not too sure which way to go as the 20's may look too big? |
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Focus TDCi
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Melbourne
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2 and3 are the ones I like
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#2 look the best in my view. but stay about 19 inches rather than 20 which looks kinda too big for the car.
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Circlework.com.au
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What about xr5 wheels?
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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IMHO???..................keep looking
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Go number 1. I doubt you'll get he lip that big tho :(
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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A blast from the past seeing the term "mag wheels" though.....it's my vintage.
God nows how long it has been though since alloy wheels had Magnesium in them (which is where the term comes from)
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Victoria
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Hasn't hit my spot yet :P But definitely go with the black/gunmental + machined lip.
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Badly Focused
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 487
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I tried to get a set of real mag wheels once...at 8k a set it was a lot for something that would look cool on the off chance the car ever caught fire. Oh, and a pothole would shatter them
![]() Does ozzy tyres have a fitting guide? I'm guessing 90% of the wheels won't fit anyways...there's a couple I like too. RM.
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