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Old 03-04-2010, 05:41 PM   #44
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Originally Posted by Tj-zetec
The 225/40/r18's used to scrub a little in my LR and that was standard zetec ride height! But the XR5 which is lower doesn't scrub so I'd guess that the MKII foci models are a little more accomodating.

Can't comment on ride quality though.
XR5's don't rub because the turning circle is larger (11.7m vs 10.7m on a normal focus). Ford restricted the turning circle because of the larger rims we run. Standards focus' will rub as the wheels are allowed to turn more.
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