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my last wheels were 18x8 and they rubbed like crazy  i had them on 225/40/18. i saw they even rubbed a little on the inside(at strut)  after cutting/grinding/rolling/banging the sh*t out of my fenders i finally got them to the point where they baaaarely rubbed anymore. every focus i have seen with the RS wheels has a wide body kit. i almost bought those wheels myself but couldnt find out if anyone had successfully put them on a tour yet. i guess youll be the guinea pig 
Originally posted by Tourgasm:
Sometimes you can mess up a word so bad that spell check doens't know what the hell you're talking about.
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I actually bought the RS wheels in the classifieds. I'll let you know how they fit when I get some tires for them. I'm thinking I'm probably going to have to get some spacers though.
-Mike
98 Contour SVT
Toreador Red #49 of 6535 Built on 3/25/97
WR Headers, Borla Cat-Back, Torsen T2 LSD, K&N Short Ram, S-AFC and Focus Shift Tower
85 Camaro
1969 358ci, 97 TA interior, 91 Z28 GrdEfx and Aero Wing 255rwhp
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To quote BAT's site.
"Due to increased wheel offset,
and width, wheel arch modification,
and or, flairs might be required."
just an fyi.
96 LX 3.0L MTX - Black/Tan
K&N; 12lb F/W & uprated clutch
2.5" Pipe; SVT bits; Mystery Mod; Pull-tie Mod;
UN-tuned Mod; 3rd Gear Synro-Crunch Mod
280K on the Shell, and 40ish on the Motor... 1/4 mile??
Yeah, it's a fun daily driver...
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Will the SVT focus wheels fit a 98 contour se sport? Anyone know about the 2005 model SVT focus wheels?
thanks
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5l
wanting to convert to SVT contour!!!
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Originally posted by JBFTech:
Will the SVT focus wheels fit a 98 contour se sport? Anyone know about the 2005 model SVT focus wheels?
thanks
Yes, and no, since there is no such thing as a 2005 SVT...
Welcome aboard! 
Kyo
1997 Mystique GS Duratec ATX -- sold
2005 Focus ST - Quicker! - Still a Duratec!
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Thanks, guess I read wrong on the 2005 part, I think I saw it on the BAT website.... anyway, I'd like to get a new set of wheels for my Contour, and liked the SVT versions. You'd think I'd know there was no 05 SVT model seeing as I've worked for Ford for the past 4 years!!! Thanks again.
- Brandon
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5l
wanting to convert to SVT contour!!!
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Yea I read through BAT's site, but that is just copied from the Ford Motorsports site. That statement is for the Focus's. If you have a Focus the only way your getting those wheels on with tires is with the RS wide body kit. I'm hoping I can make it work with the Contour with less hassle. I guess we'll see. I'll post pics when everything is said and done.
-Mike
98 Contour SVT
Toreador Red #49 of 6535 Built on 3/25/97
WR Headers, Borla Cat-Back, Torsen T2 LSD, K&N Short Ram, S-AFC and Focus Shift Tower
85 Camaro
1969 358ci, 97 TA interior, 91 Z28 GrdEfx and Aero Wing 255rwhp
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Those are the same offset as my 18X7.5's I just sold. IMO, they should fit fine with a 225/40 or even a 235 depending on which brand. Please post pics when you do get them installed, those wheels are uber OEM sweetness 
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1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
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Originally posted by Swazo:
Those are the same offset as my 18X7.5's I just sold. IMO, they should fit fine with a 225/40 or even a 235 depending on which brand. Please post pics when you do get them installed, those wheels are uber OEM sweetness
which is why I got them to begin with, they'll clear fine with 225/40's . . . .
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this thread is worthless without pics!!!
--Chris--
1999 Silver Frost SVT
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