MTLEADER Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I have my 2019 Fusion S came stock with 16 inch wheels. I want to do wider tires but was told I will have to put aftermarket wheels and go to 17 inch wheels. Question is do I have to do this and if so how wide can I go to ? and will I need to do any changing to the cars ECU adding the new wheels, from 16 to 17 inch ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brothergc Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) So did mine but I went with new hubcaps I got from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Automotive-WH553-16S-BS-Universal-Spyder/dp/B00V337VNC these fit like a glove what do you think ? Much cheaper then buying wheels and tires Edited September 12, 2021 by brothergc correction 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brothergc Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 also doing wider tires will effect gas mileage , put more strain on the electric power steering , possibly effect ride height and aliment specs . You gotta be mindful of what your putting on . I work in automotive and have for decades as a tech , If your replacing wheels know that going overboard as I see with some running those outrageous oversized wheel for their cars will stress ball joints and other suspension parts causing premature failure . Also once You start going up in size form 16 inch to 17-18 inch the price of tires goes up as well Another factor is ride comfort , skinnier tire do not absorb road bumps and shock as well as taller ones do . that puts stress on shocks/struts . I laugh at people who have those rubber band tires on those huge rims , knowing it rides like a Fred flintsone car 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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