Wheels and tires of the car Ford Focus 2

Technical specifications
Ford Focus II cars are equipped with wheel disks and tires of various sizes at the manufacturing plant. Cars assembled in Russia use steel and light-alloy wheel disks...

Wheel rim markings
Designation 6J 15 (6J 16) is deciphered as follows: 6 — rim width in inches; J — type of rim edges (J-shaped); 15 (16) — the landing diameter of the disk in inches.

Tire markings
Designation 195/65 R15 95H is deciphered as follows: 195 – tire width, mm; 65 – ratio of height to width of profile, %; R - radial tire; 15 – disk diameter in inches; 95...

Wheel replacement
When replacing wheels, it is not advisable to change the direction of rotation of the tires, since their repeated running-in causes increased wear. And if the car is...

Wheel nuts
Fig. 12.1 . Wheel nuts: 1 - nut for steel wheels; 2 – nut for steel wheels with spokes; 3 – nuts for alloy wheels; 4 – secret nut Each wheel of the car is secured with...

Tire running-in
New tires have a smooth outer surface, so they need to be run in. The initial wear during running in makes the tire rougher. During the first 200 km of the car's...

Tire storage
Avoid exposing your tires to sunlight for long periods of time, as sunlight causes rubber to age faster. Keep tires away from open flames and do not expose them to high...

Wheel balancing
Wheel balancing is performed to compensate for the uneven distribution of its weight. When driving, the imbalance makes itself known in the form of vibration, which is...

Anti-skid chains
The use of anti-skid chains is permitted only on the drive wheels. The chain is allowed to protrude no more than 15 mm above the surface and on the inner side of the...

Spare wheel
The spare wheel can be installed on either the front or rear axle. The car can be equipped with a full-size spare wheel or a small one ("dock-type"). The small spare...

Checking tire pressure
Check the pressure only when the tyres are cold (Appendix 4). The frequency of inspection is once a month or when servicing the vehicle. It is advisable to check the...

Checking the tire tread
Intensive wear of tires is caused by a sporty driving style, intense acceleration and sharp braking. NOTE: The tires can be used up to a tread depth of 1.6 mm (the depth...

Checking the valve
Check the valve in the following order: - unscrew the valve cap; – apply liquid to the valve so that it fills the cavity of the valve; – when a bubble forms, tighten the...

Checking the radial and lateral runout of the discs
Fig. 12.2 . Surfaces for measuring disk runout: H – radial runout; S – lateral runout Fix the disk without the tire on the axis of the balancing device. Install the...