Hi All
Car: Focus 1.6 Zetec 2001 (UK model) with standard 15" alloy wheels.
I have moved to the French Alps temporarily (3-4 years) and I am trying to find out if it is possible to swap the 15" alloy wheels as supplied with 195/60 R15 tyres for the 14" steel wheels with 185/65 R14 tyres as fitted to some other 1.6 models. I cannot get a specific answer from Ford UK over the phone. I guess they don't want to commit themselves and be liable but does any kind soul out there know what the actual differences are apart from the wheels themselves. Are the brake discs/hubs/etc different between models fitted with these different wheels. For info the rear brakes are drum.
Alternatively does any one know of a snow chain provider which can actually supply chains which fit the 195/60 R15 tyres.
Cheers in advance
Dave
ps if this is possible does anyone have any recommendations for winter tyres (Continental/Michelin/other)