The service life of Ford Focus tires is between 60,000 and 120,000 kilometers. When the tire is more than six years old, even if the tire is not damaged or has not been used for a long time, it must be inspected by a qualified professional technician.
The well-known tire brands originally used by Ford Focus are Goodyear, Bridgestone and Michelin tires. Due to different configurations, the tire specifications are different, divided into 205/60R16, 215/50R17, and 235/40R18 models.
The meaning of the main parameters of Ford Focus tires
Example: 225/55R1895Y
Example tutorial on replacing tires on Ford Focus
1. First, The car should be placed flat on the ground. If something goes wrong while driving on urban roads, a safety warning sign must be placed 150 meters away. Use common tools to remove the tire nuts. The nuts must be removed in the order of the top corners, otherwise the nuts may slip.
2. Point the hydraulic jack to the fulcrum at the bottom of the vehicle, and then slowly raise the chassis. After the vehicle is completely raised, the tires can be removed. If the tire is too hard to reach, kicking can loosen the tire.
3. Place the new tire in time and put the car down after the nuts are manually fixed. Finally, install the top corner of the screw. Do not use too much force when tightening the screw. Install the nut after the tire touches the floor.
Determine whether to replace the tire based on the degree of tire damage
1. The aging of tires with cracks is mainly manifested in the tread pattern and sidewall.
2. The tread is damaged and touches the restriction signs, or even under the warning signs.
3. When the tire part is bulged, the bearing force is uneven and an explosion accident is very likely to occur.
4. Based on the depth and area of ??tire damage, determine whether the tire needs to be repaired or replaced in time.
5. When cracks occur in the sidewall, it is a better choice to replace the tire.
6. When the repair frequency is too many, it is not suitable to repair it again, let alone use it.