new wheels

[fredo2121]

Hi all this is my first post and it is about wheels. I want to replace my wheels because it is getting harder to find 12" tires. I have tries looking for some either 13" or 14" steel wheels that would fit but i have had no luck. i came across these wheels on craigslist and they look like they would work. They are 114.3X4 bolt pattern and 15X8 with a 0 offset. Can anyone tell me if they will work without rubbing because i remember reading that the festiva wheels need a 40mm offset. BTW my festy is a 1989. thanks....here is the link....

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/pts/1071990520.html

[fredo2121]

I found these as well.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/pts/1071981873.html

[cubstiva1]

the second one has a 5 bolt bolt pattern, but is listed as 4x100, weird. both sets look awesome!

[hotfordcat]

Good Luck getting them to fit. First set 15X8, better pull your fenders out about 2 inches. Second set, wrong bolt pattern.

Chuck

[chrisofna]

most of time places like that post em as brand new and post up the factory pic of it. Theyll use the 5 lug pic but it comes in a 4 lug.

[91blufestiva]

I don't know about the offset, but the second one will not work unless you do the aspire swap. Type in aspire swap in the search engine and read up if you don't know what it is.

[project b6t]

15"s are to big, not to mention a 8" wheel on a festiva would be insane.

[MONSOON]

Maxtiva and at least 1 other member have 15" wheels on their Festivas without issues.

[hotfordcat]

Maxtiva and at least 1 other member have 15" wheels on their Festivas without issues.

But, are they 8" wide?

Chuck

[ejp2fast]

8" will NOT fit on festiva.. without at least 0.75"-1" spacers. And your wheel will be hanging out the fender a couple of inches.. physically fit, yes, but please don't go this route.

[project b6t]

i had 15s too, they were heavy, effected breaking majorly, turn in was horrible, suspension compression and rebound was horrible. 15s in all reality are to big, they look silly and perform stupidly.

[MJD]

Hi all this is my first post and it is about wheels. I want to replace my wheels because it is getting harder to find 12" tires. I have tries looking for some either 13" or 14" steel wheels that would fit but i have had no luck. i came across these wheels on craigslist and they look like they would work. They are 114.3X4 bolt pattern and 15X8 with a 0 offset. Can anyone tell me if they will work without rubbing because i remember reading that the festiva wheels need a 40mm offset. BTW my festy is a 1989. thanks....here is the link....
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...071990520.html

Fredo -- Welcome to great site, lots of info here and entertainment !
I have seen some 13 inch wheels on Festivas, they look good.
I just do not have trouble finding 12 inch tires from 3 sources....I like them the best just because I like originality.
Best of luck to you getting the wheels you want.



MJD

[fredo2121]

thanks alot for the info guys i think i will stick with the 12". I can find them locally at about 2 tire shops but usually have to wait a few days if not in stock. I really didnt want to go 15" but no one make 13 and 14 inch rims. i like the first ones in black and red cause it matches my festy. i guess ill just have to deal with it cause in reality my festy is a great daily driver.

[thirdman]

i had 15s too, they were heavy, effected breaking majorly, turn in was horrible, suspension compression and rebound was horrible. 15s in all reality are to big, they look silly and perform stupidly.

I beg to differ. I just put 15x6s on the Stinktiva, and it is brilliant. My write up is here:

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20387

They do look a bit odd, but braking and handling have both improved DRAMATICALLY.

[festivaWES]

I'm trying to get rid of my 14's... i think they are too big too.