2013-2018 Ford Focus ST - Build Guide

Bolt patterns, fitment, what looks good, what to watch out for. The complete guide for the 2013-2018 Ford Focus ST.

Bolt Pattern: 5x108

Stock Offset: +55

Stock Tire: 235/40R18

Most Popular Build: Mild drop + lighter wheels

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The Honest Take

KNOWN FOR:

The FWD hot hatch. 252hp 2.0L EcoBoost. The everyday performance hatch.

Strengths

  • Strong aftermarket
  • Affordable performance
  • Practical hatchback
  • 2.0L EcoBoost tunes well
  • Manual transmission standard

Watch Out For

  • FWD wheel hop under power
  • Plastic interior
  • 5x108 limits wheel options
  • Body lean in corners

Build Categories

Pick the direction you want to take this truck. Each section has wheel styles, colors, and specs that work for that build.

Street & Show

Big wheels, deep dish, show-truck stance

The build for guys who want their truck to be the loudest one at the meet. 22" to 26" wheels, deep dish or aggressive concave, large offsets, low-profile tires that put the wheel barrel on display.

  • Wheel sizing: 22-26" diameter, -18 to -44 offset
  • Tire pairing: 305/45R22 or 295/35R24 - low profile for show stance
  • Suspension: Stock height or 2" level - too much lift kills the show stance

Wheel styles that work

Deep dish, aggressive concave, or directional designs that look like they belong on a show truck. The wheel itself is the centerpiece.

Color recommendations by truck color

  • Black truck: Bronze, machined, black, or red accent wheels
  • White truck: Anything works - gloss black, gunmetal, bronze, machined, chrome
  • Red truck: Black, grey, or machined finishes
  • Grey or Silver truck: Anything - most flexible truck color for wheel pairing
  • Blue truck: Machined, black, or grey - neutral wheels let the blue stand out

Upgrade Warnings

Common upgrades that affect other parts. Plan for these before you spend.

If you upgrade: Big power tunes

Risk: FWD wheel hop and torque steer severe past 300whp.

What to do: Quaife LSD ($1,500) before tune. Don't skip it.

If you upgrade: Stock turbo limits

Risk: Stock turbo limits power.

What to do: Big turbo upgrade unlocks 350+ whp.

If you upgrade: Wheel offset clearance

Risk: 5x108 with stock offset limits options.

What to do: Stay close to stock offset. Verify clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tire sizes?

Stock 18". Stays at 18-19" for builds.

Bolt pattern?

5x108.

Best mods?

Tune, LSD, bigger intercooler. Maintain reliability with maintenance.

ST vs RS?

ST is FWD 252hp. RS is AWD 350hp. RS is the special one.

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