Wheels and tires of the car Ford Focus Turnier 1

Tires and rims — general information
Tires play an important role in the driving performance of the vehicle and therefore in the active safety of your Focus: carcass, rubber compound and computer-aided tire...

Wheels and tires — dimensions
Wheels Model Serially Optional Focus 51 x 14 steel Focus Ambiente 5J x 14 steel 61 x 15 light metal Focus Trend all but 2.0L 5J x 14 steel 6J x 15 light metal Focus...

The most important characteristics of tires
On the side of the tire, numbers and letters are pressed in, which serve as an encrypted business card for specialists. Most drivers are only interested in tire size....

Winter tires — professionals in any weather
Winter tires are undeniably the first choice even on autumn roads, and when there is snow and ice, winter tires are the undisputed leaders. Why, exactly? Their treads...

Practical Tire Saving Tips
Do not drive faster than your tires allow. This applies in particular to tires in the M+S category «Q» (160 km/h). Too high a speed contributes to increased abrasion, in...

Tire pressure check
You should only check the air pressure when the tires are cold, as the tires heat up and the pressure rises while driving. Consequence: You will get distorted values...

Wheel replacement
Engage the handbrake; put in first gear or reverse gear. On public streets, set up hazard warning lights and a warning triangle. Protect your car from rolling. To do...

Tire condition check
The front tires carry your Focus forward, guide it, create most of the side-slip forces and do most of the work with every braking. Therefore, they wear out faster than...

What can tell the type of tread
Erased outer side (front tires): Fast cornering speed. Check the wheel alignment, turn the tires on the rims in the direction of rotation (In workshop) or swap with rear...

Proper wheel storage
When remounting summer or winter tires «vacationers» tires need good storage space. For this, a dry, cool and dark room is best suited. Keep gasoline, oil, grease, and...