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Old 16-03-2007, 04:32 AM   #1
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Default XR5 Wheels

Thught this would be the best place to ask

Does anyone know if its possible to get a set of XR5 Wheels? a mate of mine has fallen in love with them and reckon they would suit is Puegot 306(7?)

Question is: Know where to get a set of Replicas or second hand wheels? and will they fit onto a 03 Pug?

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Old 16-03-2007, 08:29 AM   #2
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hey mate. you wont find any Second hand wheels. you can buy them brand new from Ford Parts but be prepared to pay a RIDICULOUS amount. and i mean EXTREMEMLY ridiculous.

you can shop around and maybee look at speedywheels, and those company's. or get a picture of the wheel and take it around to tyre and wheel places and ask if they can find something similar in the stud pattern you want.
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Old 16-03-2007, 10:42 AM   #3
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You can import the rims from overseas for about $1800 without tyres if you really want them.
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Old 16-03-2007, 12:07 PM   #4
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Ive seem them on a mag wheel site ... cant rem the site but its linked here in Ford Forums.. try the mag wheel section.

I'll have a look later on as well.
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Old 16-03-2007, 12:22 PM   #5
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If u got a mate in melbourne, u can get them from http://www.wheelking.com.au
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Old 16-03-2007, 07:28 PM   #6
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Jup! that was the site.
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Old 16-03-2007, 07:52 PM   #7
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Try http://www.fordxr5turbo.com/forum/
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Old 16-03-2007, 09:03 PM   #8
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Wont find any wheels in there.... some guys have been waiting on some spare sets as either a track set or to replace the crud space saver tyre.
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Old 16-03-2007, 11:41 PM   #9
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the peugeot is a 4x108pcd which is the same pcd as the older version focus. The Xr5 wheels wont fit since they are 5x108 pcd. i found a set of replicas on the UK ebay site but havnt enquired about how much postage will cost. They cost 355 pounds which equals to around $870 (without tyres)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-FOCUS-ST-ST...em180051163552
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Old 17-03-2007, 06:30 PM   #10
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I will be selling mine but the stud pattern is 108.5 x 5 and I don't think the pug will take them, sorry.

If it matters, they look like lambo knockoffs anyway, so it shouldn't be too hard to find aftermarket in that style.
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Old 20-03-2007, 01:38 AM   #11
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I will be selling mine but the stud pattern is 108.5 x 5 and I don't think the pug will take them, sorry.

If it matters, they look like lambo knockoffs anyway, so it shouldn't be too hard to find aftermarket in that style.
Thanks mate, yeah we thought the same about the lambo similarities so he will be looking for something similar there

Thanks to everyone for the info too!
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I will be selling mine but the stud pattern is 108.5 x 5 and I don't think the pug will take them, sorry.

If it matters, they look like lambo knockoffs anyway, so it shouldn't be too hard to find aftermarket in that style.
Going 20's i hope Rofl.
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Old 20-03-2007, 11:19 AM   #13
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Going 20's i hope Rofl.
No I want to improve my car, not wreck it.

Lighter wheels! (I can't sell them yet as I am still trying to get Ford to fix the missing rear windows)
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No I want to improve my car, not wreck it.

Lighter wheels! (I can't sell them yet as I am still trying to get Ford to fix the missing rear windows)
Ohh BLASFEMY/Sacrelidge...Heritic rofl. Isaacs car looks great. nice Bling and Fully hectic PPL. Rofl.

cool as long as they Fit the look of the car.
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Ohh BLASFEMY/Sacrelidge...Heritic rofl. Isaacs car looks great. nice Bling and Fully hectic PPL. Rofl.
horses for courses.

Those wheels he has must weigh about 50kgs each. Personally I have never been a fan of chrome wheels.. each to their own.

I am hunting down a set of black 5 spoke deep dish rims with polished lip for my black XR5T. I've found some, but I am not really happy with them, still hunting.
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Old 04-05-2007, 04:00 AM   #16
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Ok, got a new idea, Got Friend buying a XR5, she hates the wheels, now a completely different mate has a Mazda 3 and wanders if they fit his? weird question i know but anyone know if the offsets and the stud patterns are more friendly to us then the Pugs?
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Old 04-05-2007, 07:54 AM   #17
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No luck with it getting to fit the Mazda 3 or vice-versa

Stud pattern is different. I recon though it would be easy to convert the Focus to Mazda3 stud pattern. The brake discs are the same except for the stud hole placement and they have the same calipers and pads!

After converting it, you'll have a bigger choice, such as the RX8 rims.
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Focus LS has a stud pattern of 5x108 and unfortunately most cars are either 5x100, 5x114.3, 4x100, or 4x114.3.
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Old 11-05-2007, 03:19 PM   #19
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Hello Everyone

Does anyone know if the XR5 factory (225/40R/18V) wheels be able to be fitted to the LS Zetec?

The LS Zetec wheels are 205/50R/17W. If they can be fitted…

1. Will the larger 18-inch tyres scrub any part of the body/ underfender when you do a full turn?
2. I’m guessing the speedo accuracy will be off. The car should be running faster than the speedo? And by how much?
3. Any issues with insurance?

Appreciate your thoughts and comments….
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Old 11-05-2007, 03:34 PM   #20
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I'd be surprised if the outside diameter changed from the 17" to 18" wheels. The lower profile of the tyre makes up for the rim size increase.

Overall diameter of the wheel / tyre is 2 x the tyre height + wheel diameter so
2*(225*0.4)+(18*25.4) = 637.2mm
2*(205*0.5)+(17*25.4) = 636.8mm

In other words, you'd probably have more variation in the speedo by wearing the tyres or changing the inflation, than in putting the XR5 rims on it.

Insurance companies usually let you go 1" above factory, so you should be OK there too.

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Old 11-05-2007, 07:44 PM   #21
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the XR5T wheels WILL fit the LS Zetec.
There is a Dealer here in NSW that has Fitted a black Zetec with XR5 rims... lol they called it a focus XR. tinted rear lights and all lol. was hilarious.,

so yes they will fit and there will be no real difference. cause the XR5 is exactly the same body so no scrubbing.

when iwent from 15 to 17" my speedo when from being off to being DEAD accurate.
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the XR5T wheels WILL fit the LS Zetec.
There is a Dealer here in NSW that has Fitted a black Zetec with XR5 rims... lol they called it a focus XR. tinted rear lights and all lol. was hilarious.,
Hmm... I wonder if I've seen that car. Was in the parking lot of Bondi Junction. Blue Focus CL with Zetec bodykit, XR5 rims and tinted windows. It had "Focus XR" badges on the hatch. I ****ed myself laughing. Funniest thing I'd seen in months!
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