Ford C-Max rim test fit

[TankII]

I decided to test - it my 2017 C-Max rims on the SHO.
17x7, 55MM offset.

The fit was fine, no rubbing anywhere except for the caliper. The hub is very shallow on the C-Max rims, so the caliper locked the rim as I snugged it up. Brake upgrade or 5MM shims would solve this. I did not check the rears, but I have the 11.6" kit in the rear.

Caliper pic is the front on stock rims. You can see how close it is.

I plan on buying the cheaper regular C-Max rims ( silver, see pic of daughter's 2015) because they are designed for better aerodynamics than the 2017 Titanium ones I tried on. It is a 1 MPG improvement on the C-Max.

 

[DIA]

Super cool! That's a high offset -- was there no rubbing on the struts? What tire size is on that C-Max rim?

Thanks for this!

 

[TankII]

I need to check the back for fitment next.

These were stock, 225/50-17.

I am running Eibachs.

I do have the strut spacers at the top ( groaning strut fix) on the front.

 

[TankII]

Finally, after a long winter I got the time to test for the rears for C-Max rim fitment. Note, I have the '96 rear upgrade. No fitment issues! The side I checked has a dent above the wheel well, and it still looks like it will clear.
So I will be looking into either a '96 upgrade or 13" brakes for the front this year.
I need Tires for the SHO anyway, and while 16" are now mostly back in stock I need to stop better these days here in CT.

BTW, the front had plenty of strut clearance.