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Best wheels and tyres for a Focus?

I want to buy a Ford Focus Titanium X from Ford Direct. My local Ford dealer tells me that they all have 18" wheels. I have driven one with 17" wheels which are OK. Please tell me what 18" wheels will do to the ride and road noise?

Asked on 16 February 2013 by petergreen

Answered by Honest John
Make both ride and road noise a lot worse, wear a lot faster, be much more expensive to replace. Focus are best on sports suspension and 165/65 R15 wheels and tyres (Econetic spec).

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