About This Ford Focus ST 2013 Build
We love featuring real builds from real owners. This Ford Focus ST 2013 sits on a set of 18×8.5 / 18×9.5-inch Amistad Type 0 wheels, and the result speaks for itself.
The owner chose Amistad for a reason. This brand delivers serious quality and a design language that turns heads at every car meet. We see hundreds of Ford Focus ST builds come through WheelFront every month, but this one stands out. The combination of the exterior with the Amistad Type 0 creates a look that balances aggression with elegance.
Fitment Breakdown: Amistad Type 0 on the Ford Focus ST 2013
I walked up to this Focus ST at the show and instantly stopped in my tracks. Running an 18x8.5 up front and 18x9.5 out back, the owner nailed the stance perfectly. These Amistad Type 0 wheels give the car a wider, more aggressive footprint than any stock setup could dream of.
The +40 offset in the front tucks right into the fender line without hitting the strut housing. I checked the clearance on those front calipers, and the spoke design clears the factory ST brakes with room to spare. You do not need massive spacers here, which keeps your scrub radius tight and your steering feedback sharp.
Out back, the +35 offset on the 9.5-inch barrel pushes the wheel right to the edge of the quarter panel. This staggered width creates a meaty, rear-biased look that screams performance. The deep lip on the rear wheels adds a level of visual drama you just do not see on most daily-driven hot hatches.
Because the car sits on coilovers, the owner dialed in just enough negative camber to tuck the tires under the arches. Without that coilover adjustment, those rear wheels would definitely rub on the plastic fender liners over bumps. I recommend a professional alignment check immediately after you drop the car on this setup.
The hub bore fitment is spot on, so there is zero wobble at highway speeds. I always tell people to use hub-centric rings if they are not a perfect match, but these Amistads sit flush against the hub face. Solid contact means no annoying vibrations when you really lean into the car.
Watch your inner fender liner clips in the rear. That 9.5-inch width is aggressive, and a sharp dip in the road could catch the plastic if you do not roll the fenders. It is a tight fit, but that is the price you pay for this kind of road presence.
What We Recommend for Ford Focus ST 2013 Owners
If you want to run this setup, buy some quality coilovers first. You cannot achieve this specific look on lowering springs alone because you need the dampening and height control to tuck those wide barrels. Cheap springs will just lead to constant rubbing and a miserable ride.
Stick to an 18-inch diameter for this chassis. Anything larger looks like a wagon wheel and ruins the geometry of the suspension. The 18-inch size allows for enough tire sidewall to keep your wheels safe from potholes while maintaining a crisp turn-in.
For a daily driver, I actually prefer a square 18x8.5 setup all around. It lets you rotate your tires properly and keeps the handling neutral. If you go staggered like this owner, be prepared to replace rear tires more often and deal with slightly more understeer.
Don't be afraid to roll the rear fenders slightly. Many Focus ST owners are scared to touch their metal, but a clean roll prevents all your headaches. Just use a proper heat gun to keep the paint from cracking when you flare the arch.
Avoid excessive tire stretch if you actually drive the car hard. A slight stretch looks good, but go too far and you lose rim protection and cornering grip. Stick to a 225 or 235 width tire to keep a nice, squared-off shoulder.
Style and Build Analysis
The Super-finish on these Amistad Type 0 wheels is absolutely wild in person. It has a high-polished mirror sheen that catches the sunlight and makes the wheels look like floating liquid chrome. Against the paint of this Focus, the contrast is nothing short of brilliant.
The Type 0 design features clean, multi-spoke lines that do not distract from the car's body. I love wheels that complement the factory lines rather than fighting them. These wheels make the Focus look like a concept car that rolled off the production floor yesterday.
Proportions matter more than anything else in a build like this. By pushing the wheels out to the fender edges, the owner gave the Focus a planted, muscular stance. It looks like it is stalking the pavement even when it is standing perfectly still.
Most ST builds I see are messy, but this one is pure class. It avoids the cheap, oversized look that plagues so many tuner cars today. The balance between the polished finish and the aggressive wheel width strikes a perfect chord.
We see a lot of wheels at WheelFront, but this build stands out because of its restraint. It is bold without being obnoxious. Every time I see this car, I find a new detail to appreciate in how the wheel face interacts with the brake setup.
Why We Love This Build
This Focus ST creates a vibe that is impossible to ignore. When the sun hits those Super-finish spokes, the whole car glows and demands your full attention. It transforms a common hot hatch into a polished, high-end showpiece that clearly respects the heritage of the Japanese wheel market.
We love this build because it feels authentic to the car culture we grew up in. The fitment is aggressive enough to look mean but clean enough to drive every single day. It proves that you do not need a widebody kit to make a car look truly special.
I left the show thinking about this car for the rest of the afternoon. It is rare to see a platform like the Focus ST executed with this much precision and taste. Go find yourself a set of Amistads and change the way your car sits forever.
Full Specs Breakdown
Here is exactly what this owner is running. We break down every detail so you can replicate this build or use it as a starting point for your own setup.
- Car Make & Model: Ford Focus ST 2013
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- Wheel Brand & Model: Amistad Type 0
- Wheel Size: 18×8.5 / 18×9.5
- Offset: 40 / 35
- Wheel Finish: Super-finish
- Tires: Federal 595 Evo 235/40 25.4″x9.3″ / 235/40 25.4″x9.3″
- Suspension: Coilovers
Before You Buy: Fitment Checklist
We talk to Ford Focus ST owners every day. These are the questions we hear most before they pull the trigger on new wheels.
Will 18×8.5 / 18×9.5-inch wheels fit my Ford Focus ST? Yes, but fitment depends on width, offset, and tire size working together. A wrong offset means rubbing. A wrong tire size means poor handling. Always verify all three.
Do I need to modify my fenders? That depends on your offset and suspension. A conservative offset with stock ride height usually fits without modification. Go aggressive and you may need to roll or pull your fenders.
Can I daily-drive this setup? Absolutely. Thousands of Ford Focus ST owners run 18×8.5 / 18×9.5-inch wheels every day. The key is choosing the right tire with enough sidewall to absorb road imperfections.
