Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Wheels & Tires Focus rims offset question

Anyone know if these rims will fit on our cars? My girlfriend wants some 16's for her 99 Zetec, but she doesn't want to pay a lot for a new set. She actually likes these Focus rims, even though I'd rather see her w/ some E0's or E1's, but the prices for them in the classifieds here are a bit high, IMO. These Focus rims are relatively cheap, but the offset is 52.5. That sounds a bit high to me. Anyone know if these might look akward w/ the higher offset or cause a problem? The highest I heard anyone using here is 48 or 49.

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The do fit, but like you said, the offset is on the extreme side. I can hear the fronts rubbing the inner fender skirt if the suspension is compressed and I am turning (pulling into/out of the driveway).

Dont plan on running anything wider then a 205 either. It wont clear the arms in the rear suspension if the car sees any kind of spirited driving. I had my old Dunlops (SP Sport 8000) rub the arms when I would push it. My new Michelins wont, but they also let go a lot sooner too.