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Originally Posted by Whippet
My first post so hello to everyone - great community, and great site.
Last week I put on 17” Sparco Pistas with Hankook Ventus V12’s. The tires happen to be 205/45/17 which is the size Tirerack recommends. Overall diameter is bigger than stock 15's and the look is similar to the Focus 15 spokes. Ride is slightly compromised but certainly not harsh. I think the sidewall on a 205/40/17 would be scary and I might even go with 215/45/17 for my next set. Reading all these posts about damage almost makes me wish I had gone with 16’s…almost. I gotta say the added grip is phenomenal compaired to stock. Now I’m seriously considering the factory handling pack. According to the specs the drop is minimal, and a touch more in back where the gap is bigger. Should be perfect for my tastes.
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welcome to the Faction, and great wheel choice! The Pista is one of my favorite wheels. As for tire size, I agree that the P205/40 is too scary in regards to sidewall. I am running the P215/40 and I am very happy with the tire selection. As for going to P215/45, I would not suggest it. I tried out a set of tires that size on the car I had for the Fiesta Movement and the clearance was very tight. The tires may hit when turning, at full bump and full drop. It is just too close.