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12-01-2010, 08:41 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Hey gang,
Im looking at upgrading my stock Zetec rims to a set of 17s still deciding on factory or aftermarket (ie Mountune) just wondering if anything needs to be done for that, I know Ford Australia say you need a steering rack limitier when upgrading to 17s, has anyone done this to their's? and if so how does it impact the ride which is already on the firm side? any suggestions on rims would be welcomed too, cheers
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12-01-2010, 09:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Brisbane
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Very limited selection of wheels available in 4x108 PCD in Australia
These guys in the UK ship all over the world including to Australia, prices work out pretty good too, even taking freight into account, heaps of wheels to choose from. When I made an enquiry the delivery was 10 - 14 working days delivered to your door. http://www.alloywheels.com/search.as...sta%20Mk%206-7 |
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12-01-2010, 10:57 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
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No steering rack limiter on mine and i upgraded to 17's and drives like a dream.
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12-01-2010, 11:01 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
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These are a few that are available in Aus now:
Advanti Demon http://www.thewheeldeal.com.au/produ...roducts_id=972 Konig Toxxin http://www.japanesesportcars.com/galleries/img3701.htm Advanti Bliss http://www.thewheeldeal.com.au/produ...roducts_id=951 OZ Superturismo (farking expensive) http://www.thewheeldeal.com.au/produ...oducts_id=1493 I bought a set of the Advanti Bliss for just over $1200 and I'm pretty stoked at how they look and I was pretty surprised that out of all the places I looked I got my wheels at my local JAX store. As for the rack limiter, haven't done mine and it doesn't look like I'll need to. Hope this helps |
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13-01-2010, 01:11 AM
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'09 Vision 5 Dr Man Zetec
Join Date: Oct 2009
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The steering rack limiter is to stop the tyre hitting the body on full lock. It does this by stopping the steering before the normal full lock position. The 17inch tyres are slightly bigger/wider/squarer than the 16's.
Two things of note, 1. It may not be needed if you are a sedate driver. The tyres may only have a chance of contact if you have the wheel on full lock & hit a bump or driveway at a bit of speed causing the suspension to compress - this may bring the tyre closer to the body in these circumstances. 2. Ford wouldn't have the part listed as required for 17inch rims if it wasn't needed..... Cheers
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13-01-2010, 01:49 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2009
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cool thanks a lot for all the info, will let you know what I end up going for, at this stage the black mountune rims with the yellow lip do look cool...
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13-01-2010, 12:43 PM
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no sacrifice, no victory
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Narre Warren
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just if you were interested. might want to check what offset they are though. :]
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Lenso-Wheels-...QQcmdZViewItem
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13-01-2010, 04:48 PM
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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
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I like those Konig Toxins, how much do they go for roughly?
Also do they come in 15/16"? |
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13-01-2010, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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On my WP I had a wheel+tyre combination that used to rub on the rear wheel liners and then I got Koni springs + Koni shocks and at NO time did I have ANY issues with the front wheels. On the back on the other hand I had to completely remove the wheel liners as they rubbed 100% of the time
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14-01-2010, 10:42 AM
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Deaf Driver
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Canberra, ACT
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I'm after that advanti Bliss! Does that come in two different colours or just in black as advertised on the site?
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05-02-2010, 01:30 PM
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Audiophile
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Has anyone fitted 17x7.5 wheels???
I was thinking of fitting these Lavinhards from ozzytyres as they can custom drill the PCD  http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/Content_...-812-Black.seo I've been in contact with both of the local dealers and they haven't even heard of the S.R limiter. |
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09-03-2010, 10:33 AM
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23-03-2010, 01:18 PM
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Audiophile
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Wheel Deal, have you heard of anyone fitting 7.5" or 8" wide wheels to a Mk7 fez? Also is it possible to fit 18"s???
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WS Fiesta in Moondust Silver ~ G2 17's (205/40/17), 1700W Sony stereo, SOLD ZOOM ZOOM: 2009 Mazda 3 MPS (2nd gen) 256bhp through the front wheels... hello torque steer!!! 
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23-03-2010, 06:14 PM
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Deaf Driver
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17-01-2011, 02:09 PM
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hear my ute purr.......
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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Selling any of your rims?
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17-01-2011, 09:52 PM
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Audiophile
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Hey check out f1 wheel and tyre warehouse on the GC, plenty of wheels available as they have to PCD and offset machined to fit... had a slight issue with the offset on mine but it was all fixed up at no cost to me. also i have 205/40/17 NEXEN N6000, great tyre, equal if not better then the conti contacts2's and I have had no issues with rubbing.
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WS Fiesta in Moondust Silver ~ G2 17's (205/40/17), 1700W Sony stereo, SOLD ZOOM ZOOM: 2009 Mazda 3 MPS (2nd gen) 256bhp through the front wheels... hello torque steer!!!
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17-01-2011, 10:00 PM
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Audiophile
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WS Fiesta in Moondust Silver ~ G2 17's (205/40/17), 1700W Sony stereo, SOLD ZOOM ZOOM: 2009 Mazda 3 MPS (2nd gen) 256bhp through the front wheels... hello torque steer!!!
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17-01-2011, 10:19 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Queensland
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I have the official Ford Fiesta 17" alloys. No rubbing. I asked two dealers for the steering rack limiter, they didn't know what I was on about. Gave them both the part number from the Ford website, it didn't come up. I have an email from the local Ford dealer saying there is no part under that number and the car doesn't need one. Plenty of guys and girls in the UK also don't have them. I'm not saying it's not needed, but the reputable tyre dealer who fitted my wheels said the wheel is very secure and won't rub. I asked if this was necessary to have the limiter on my car, and looked for myself under the car hoist. Has plenty of clearance at full lock. To date, not one rub. I have removed the rims and all. Perfect. Even when going down a huge dip with wheels at full lock, no issues.
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23-01-2011, 01:43 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Hey Sam, when I hook up some new rims I'll let you know if I'll get rid of the old ones
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Wheel upgrade on the WS Fiesta
Linear Mode
