2013 Ford Focus ST Supplement Printing 1 - Page 18

Wheels and Tires The following table lists acceptable tire sizes for winter tires. Tire speed and load ratings should match those of the originally equipped tires as closely as possible. If it is required to fit winter tires with a speed rating less than the original equipment tires (to fit snow chains, for example), be aware of the maximum speed rating for the tire and never exceed. Compatible Snow Tire/Wheel Packages Tire size Required wheel 235/40-18 Original equipment ST wheel or equivalent 235/45-17 Owner supplied. See your Ford dealer for 215/50-17 suitable wheels from the Focus lineup 215/55-16* *Required size to prevent vehicle damage if snow chain use is required. Please call the Ford Performance Info Center at 1-800-FORD-SVT (367-3788) for specific winter tire recommendations. FULL SIZE SPARE Your Focus ST is equipped with a full size, dissimilar spare tire assembly. Although the spare is a traditional, full size tire (as opposed to a mini spare), it is different in both size and handling characteristics from the standard Focus ST performance tire. Should you need to install the spare tire, the following precautions must be adhered to: • Because of the different performance characteristics of the spare tire, avoid aggressive steering, braking, acceleration or high speeds when the spare tire is installed. • Never enable ESC Sport mode or fully disable ESC when the spare tire is installed • Replace the spare tire with the correct original equipment specified tire as soon as possible The following table lists the specifications for the full size spare tire and wheel assembly. Tire speed and load ratings should match those of the originally equipped tires as closely as possible. Spare tire Size Speed rating Load rating Usage Wheel Continental ContiPro Contact 215/55-16 H 93 All season 16 in. x 6.5 in. 50 mm offset steel wheels 17 2013 Focus ST (stf) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)