Owners of any cars, like the happy owners of a Ford Focus 3, are always interested in various issues related to the operation of their cars, including the issue of installing tires.
Usually the euphoria from buying a car ends after a few months, and the happy car owner begins to realize that something is not working for him.
Some drivers want a stronger engine, others are not satisfied with the quality of the music, and still others want to change tires for a more comfortable ride. And even with complete idyll, the time will still come to change the tires due to inevitable wear.
Tire pressure Focus 2
In the car that has undergone restyling, the tire sizes have not changed. Stock rollers of types R15, R16 and 17 inches are also installed here.
The standard table here and in other modifications provides only information on pressure for the warm season.
In winter, experienced drivers recommend inflating tires at the rate of +0.1 bar for every -10 degrees drop in temperature. This will compensate for the compression of air in the tire cylinder.
Focus 3 slope pressure
The situation is similar with the third generation. Similar tires and wheels are mounted here. Also, the load on the vehicle’s axles remained virtually unchanged. In the sedan and station wagon body versions, the pumping remains the same.
What non-standard sizes can be supplied?
The manufacturer included in the design of the car the ability to install wheels with a diameter of 17 inches. Moreover, the maximum permissible size at which the operation of the vehicle will remain safe is 215/50/17. However, there are specific dimensions for each vehicle modification.
To get acquainted with them, it is not necessary to contact the manufacturer or service center directly. All necessary information is located on a special plate located on the door pillar on the driver's side. The possibility of installing non-standard wheels or tires depends 100% on the specific conditions and the vehicle itself. Basic conditions:
- new tires and the discs they come with should not touch brake calipers, other mechanisms, or wheel arch liners;
- the bolt pattern should be standard – 5×108 mm;
- diameter of the central hole – 63.3 mm;
- the diameter of each pin is 14.5 mm.
Another important condition is that the rubber should not touch the body even with a full turn or compression of the strut. The design of the car allows the installation of wheels of three different diameters:
- 16 inches – 205/60/16;
- 17 inches – 215/55/17;
- 18 inches – 235/40/18.
The last option is the least preferable - however, on 18-inch diameter wheels the car looks much more presentable. However, on rubber with a height of only 40 mm, it is easy to damage the disc.
Which is especially sad when using light alloy models. The cost of such disks can reach 15-25 thousand rubles per piece.
Pressure norm table
Below are the optimal values for different wheel sizes.
| Wheel size | Pressure, Atm. | |||
| Front axle | Rear axle | |||
| Without load | Under load | Empty | Full | |
| 205/55 R16 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| 215/55 R16 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| 215/50 R17 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| 235/40 R18 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
On diesel engines with a volume of 2.0 liters, the front wheels must be kept at a boost of at least 2.3 BAR, this compensates for the sagging of the tires under the heavy weight of the power plant.
What tire sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?
Tire sizes are not the only parameter that must be taken into account when purchasing wheels at a car store. There are a number of other important parameters that you need to familiarize yourself with in advance. When choosing, you need to consider:
- design features of a particular vehicle, installed engine - diesel, gasoline, other;
- disc type – stamped, forged, cast;
- the size of the contact patch and the load on the wheel.
It is important to take into account all the nuances listed above. This is the only way to avoid standard mistakes when choosing new wheels. Cars produced in 2018-2019 are available in two trim levels:
- stamped steel wheels with 205/55 R16 tires;
- light alloy wheels with tires 215/55 R
The options listed above are standard, standard sizes, the installation of which is carried out directly at the factory, when assembling the car. The options listed above are optimal for this vehicle. Size 16 is standard, positioned as the standard diameter. However, it is possible to install non-standard wheels with a larger radius.
It should be noted: in dealerships, cars on display are usually equipped with tires that correspond to standard sizes determined by the manufacturer. However, it should be noted that new cars on Continental and Bridgestone tires are on sale.
The reason lies in the annual change in the cost of specific tire models. After finishing a large batch purchased in bulk from one manufacturer, the plant may opt for another brand. This explains the presence of different tires.
Summer tires for Ford Focus 3
- Continental Conti Premium Contact Run Flat 205/55 R16 belongs to the premium class and is distinguished by a special rubber composition and design features of the frame, which allow you to get to a car service station even with a flat tire without destroying the cord and maintaining the tread. Its pattern is also special, which increases the contact area with the road surface and prevents hydroplaning.
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 205/55 R16 - this premium tire is distinguished not only by an improved tread pattern and the quality of the rubber compound, but also by the presence of an additional nylon layer that strengthens the working part of the tire against breaking. That is why such tires are suitable for sports cars with strong engines and good dynamics. At the level of an ordinary car owner, this is a reliable tire with strong position fixation on the track. An excellent option for those who value safety.
- Bridgestone Potenza S001 205/55 R16 are a symbiosis of a special rubber compound and asymmetrical projector design, providing amazing braking performance, giving confidence in safety even in the most extreme situations, where the Bridgestone Potenza tread copes well with critical loads.
- Goodyear Eagle Sport 205/55 R16, also presented on the market as a sports tire option, is actually a budget analogue of the premium models discussed above. Excellent tires with an excellent tread pattern that provides reliable grip on the road and at the same time is 2-3 thousand rubles cheaper than Michelin, Bridgestone or Continental.
- Tunga Zodiak 2 205/55 R16 is the most budget option produced at the Omsk Tire Plant. In its new condition it does a pretty good job of keeping the car on the road. It makes relatively little noise, but with prolonged use, hernias and loss of balance may occur. This is due to the poor quality of rubber. And this is expected, since the price reduction does not happen just like that, because this tire costs three times less than a similar Michelin tire.
Consequences of incorrect pressure
Ford Focus 2 can give its owner maximum comfort and reliability if the car is in good condition and properly maintained. When tire pressure does not meet the requirements, this leads to certain consequences. Insufficient tire pressure leads to:
- To increased fuel consumption (at 70% of the stern, the car consumes 1–2 liters more).
- To the destruction of the cord, which cannot withstand and cracks.
- To poor handling, which manifests itself in the car jerking at speed and poor grip on asphalt.
- To rubber slipping off the rim or tires turning.
- To accelerated tire wear, as the contact patch and rolling resistance increase. At 80% of normal pressure, wear will accelerate by 30%.
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Excessive tire pressure can cause the following:
- Reducing the contact patch, which in turn leads to an increase in braking distance.
- Increased noise when driving.
- Increasing the load on the suspension as the level of rigidity increases and prematurely destroys it.
- Reducing fuel consumption by an average of 1–2 liters.
Also, do not forget that if there are passengers or additional cargo in the Ford Focus, then the pressure must be adjusted upward. In this case, the front axle requires less pumping, and the rear axle requires more (0.3–0.4 bar).
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Measuring instruments
To find out exactly what pressure is in the working machine, you need to have a special device - a pressure gauge. In this case, it is impossible to get by with some improvised means or “by eye”.
The following types of pressure gauge are distinguished:
- mechanical;
- electronic.
Pointer pressure gauges are the easiest to use. It is based on a special spring. Tire pressure can be seen on the gauge scale. If you need to systematically check what pressure is in the Ford Transit, Mondeo or Focus tires, you can use the simplest and at the same time durable option.
Pointer pressure gauge
Electric pressure gauges are becoming increasingly popular. The tire pressure indicator can be seen on the screen. In addition, such pressure gauges are more compact, so you can always keep them at hand. The error of this electronic type of device is only 0.05 bar. Compared to other similar devices, this figure is minimal.
Pressure measurement
Whatever device you purchase, if it is not used correctly, you will not be able to obtain accurate readings.
Tire pressure Ford Focus 1 and Ford Focus 2 Tire pressure measurements on Ford Transit, Kuga, Mondeo or Focus should only be carried out with cold tires. If readings are taken immediately after the vehicle has stopped moving, the data will be incorrect.
You should also pay attention to the fact that you need to take data from all 4 wheels of the car. It is inappropriate to take into account indicators taken from only one wheel.
If you don’t have time to perform all these manipulations yourself, just entrust it to the specialists at the service station. Such services are inexpensive, but they guarantee the safe operation of your car on the road.
Tire pressure Ford Focus 3
On the door pillar, in the same place as the wheel sizes, the manufacturer indicates the nominal pressure that should be in the front and rear wheels. These values may differ depending on the model type, as well as the wheel size recommended for use on this vehicle.
But often car enthusiasts deviate from these standards more when fully loaded or less for a softer ride.
For those who don’t like to bother, we can recommend setting the tire pressure to around 2.2 atmospheres, and this will be fine.
For particularly scrupulous drivers, there is more accurate data, such as in this table:
Although it is best to use the data that is pasted on the car itself.
The characteristics of the rims and wheel sizes are set by the factory, taking into account the technical features of the car, while the choice of tires based on the manufacturer will still have to be made by the car owner himself! And this can be influenced by price, reviews from car enthusiasts, your experience or someone else’s recommendations! And you also have to use different tires in winter and summer!
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Pressure check
This process requires the use of a special device called a pressure gauge. It can be of several types, including:
- Mechanical.
- Electronic.
- Switch.
Pointer pressure gauges are the simplest and are based on a spring. The latter have a similar principle of operation, except that they use a cylindrical spring. The most convenient and modern is the electronic pressure gauge, since it has a screen that displays the tire pressure. The last option has a rather complicated structure, and therefore we will not dwell on this issue.
In order to decide which pressure gauge is better, you need to know about their advantages and disadvantages. The switch version has a low price, but is characterized by high accuracy. Its disadvantages are its fragility, since when dropped or hit it quickly breaks and cannot be repaired.
Procedure for replacing the power steering pump for Ford Focus 2
If you need a more durable and reliable option, then you should pay attention to a mechanical pressure gauge. In most cases, it has the shape of a pen, but its significant disadvantage is low accuracy. As for the electronic pressure gauge, it has the highest cost and accuracy. Its error is 0.05 bar, which is an excellent result compared to other types. Base your choice on your needs. The experience of many car enthusiasts suggests that if you need a pressure gauge for domestic use for your Ford Focus 2, then the simplest option will do.
Checking the pressure should be done on cold tires, since it is in this state that they will correspond to the outside temperature. If you measured this indicator immediately after a long trip by car, it will be incorrect. Also, do not forget that you need to check each wheel, and it is wrong to draw conclusions based on the results of one measurement.
It should also be noted that if you don’t have time, then you can trust tire service professionals who will check the pressure for pennies and, if necessary, pump up the tires. Carrying out such actions should be a habit, since it affects the safety and comfort of movement.
