I have a 2003 Ford Focus. All of my tires are p185/65r14 - the other day i hit a bad pothole and my rim is slightly bent causing my tire to slowly and steadily deflate. I went to pull a part and got a rim that will fit my car and want to put my tire on the new rim. looking at the tire on the new rim it is p195/65r15. is there a chance that my old tire will fit on the new rim? or should i get a new tire? the tire is relatively new - only about a year old. now, if i should get a new tire, will it affect my car with one tire slightly larger than the other?thanks!
If you have all the parts, the best deal you can get is doing it yourself because it's NOT that complicated. But you can take it to a Exhaust shop around town and they will usually do it for about $100. Or the place that does your vehicle inspection might have the means to do it.
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This Site Might Help You. RE: 2003 Ford Focus Tire Rims? I have a 2003 Ford Focus. All of my tires are p185/65r14 - the other day i hit a bad pothole and my rim is slightly bent causing my tire to slowly and steadily deflate. I went to pull a part and got a rim that will fit my car and want to put my tire on the new rim. looking at the tire on the new.
All four tires have to be the exact same size. Period. This is a must. Otherwise you will have handling, control, stability and safety issues. Stay with your 185-6514's all the way around. If your tire is not damaged, simply place it on the new rim. But obviously, if the tire is damaged and/or significantly worn, it should be replaced. Again, all for tires need to be the exact same size for your automobile to drive properly and safely.
Your not going to see much of an increase in hp from these things but should notice a little difference. Having said that I wouldn't put a header on or cat. back. The largest restriction in the exhaust system on almost all cars, that arent already high performance, is the muffler. Thats how cars are so quiet with the factory muffler. I would just change the muffler, no need to do the whole pipe unless you just want to get rid of the resonator as well; pretty sure civic has a resonator. Stock air intake is more efficient. I would run the large intake tube for it but hook it up to the original air filter box. If you put filter on end that comes with it, it looks cool but it only sucks in hot air from engine compartment. Cold/ colder air is better for performance. A KN air filter would let more air in and fit the factory air filter box. You can also look in to putting a larger throttle body on it but they are exspensive and dont really give you much hp for what they cost. would probably add some torque though. Hope this helps.
