h&r are almost an inch and a half, i had the they were terrific. i had a focus too and thought it was scary, ended up lowering it 2 inches to feel safe. but the even lighter weight and greater side profile do create wind challenges in this car. the cheap tires with little contact patch, and lack af sway bars do not help either. An alignment can and will help with high speed wander if it is off in that way..