20 inch Foundry wheels are in!

[Ericc B]

@Ericc_B:
Can I install those sensors at any Ford dealer or just only at a Ford Store?

The service guy at my dealer told me they are the same sensors Ford uses in other European models, so they should have them in stock at every dealership, not just the Ford Stores. Installation can be done anywhere where they can change tires. But since they need to program the sensors it might make sense to have the dealer do the installation too. They break easily so if they mess up it's their problem ;)

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[Dennis_]

Please don't forget me

The clearance from the ground to the lowest piece of the front lip is 20cm.
Room enough.

 

[Lord Thunder]

The service guy at my dealer told me they are the same sensors Ford uses in other European models, so they should have them in stock at every dealership, not just the Ford Stores. Installation can be done anywhere where they can change tires. But since they need to program the sensors it might make sense to have the dealer do the installation too. They break easily so if they mess up it's their problem ;)

Problem is that I do not want to buy my tires at mij Dealer's because they charge de recommended Michelin retail prices for tires. No way I am going to pay that.

 

[Ericc B]

Problem is that I do not want to buy my tires at mij Dealer's because they charge de recommended Michelin retail prices for tires. No way I am going to pay that.

Yeah I can relate to that. But in Dennis' case he already has tires, he just needs to have his sensor valves replaced. Which unfortunately requires the tires to be removed, fitted back and rebalanced.

 

[Nordic]

I went to a tireshop and they was able to deflate the tire and push down the side to make axcess to the valve and change it, then just inflate and balance again. No need to mount off and on and stress the tire.
But with this low profile tire it may not be possible?
I did it on a BMW 205/50/16.

Eric, how much did you pay for your sensors and do you have the ford part number?

 

[Ericc B]

I went to a tireshop and they was able to deflate the tire and push down the side to make axcess to the valve and change it, then just inflate and balance again. No need to mount off and on and stress the tire.

That makes sense. I have no idea if this can be done on a 35 series tire though.

Eric, how much did you pay for your sensors and do you have the ford part number?

I paid EUR 114 for a set of 4. That's without installation and configuration though, just the parts.

Here's a picture of one of the sensors that came in my original wheels. Good luck figuring out the part number

 

[Ericc B]

This is one of the boxes of the new sensorvalves:

 

[kapiteinlangzaam]

Those wheels look fantastic, definitely gone on my wishlist!

 

[kapiteinlangzaam]

If you intend on replacing your wheels I would advise you to upgrade to the Custom Pack after all.

I really like the 19" black wheels and will likely use them until the tyres are finished, then mount them with some winter rubber and buy a new/different set of 19/20" wheels for summer use.

Im also (at some point) going to get a new cat-back exhaust. At this time my favourite is the Corsa X-treme, but I think it might be a bit too much for daily use.

I really want the brown interior and no chrome on the outside - so no custom pack for me.

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