Wheels, Tires & AlignmentDiscussionCommunity Starter

2016 Ford Focus — going one inch smaller for winter wheels — trying to narrow this down

DealPilot472Community StarterDec 24, 20252016 Ford Focus STLos Angeles
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 164,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements should be checked before ordering?
permalink

4 replies

DetailScoutCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 24, 2025permalink
Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. If Los Angeles only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2016 Ford Focus can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. On “going one inch smaller for winter wheels,” that was the fork that mattered for me. That's the sequence I'd use. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.
DealPilot472Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 24, 2025permalink
Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 2016 Ford Focus first. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
DetailScoutCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 25, 2025permalink
Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. In Los Angeles, dedicated winters on the 2016 Ford Focus paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. Then you'll know the next fork. That's the sequence I'd use. Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.
DealPilot472Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 25, 2025permalink
Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 2016 Ford Focus first. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
Sign in to reply

Similar discussions