djkay1982
Just passed!
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well just had to go get some new alloys as i was run off the road yesterday by a tit in a range rover, had to put it into a ditch, completely shattered the alloy.
bought 2 new alloys, now need some tyres.
whats everyones recommendations for the mondeo ST?
i do about 35k a year, 50% motorway, I also spend time on the twistys, being up near the dales. so want some tyres that handle.
06 ST TDCI 41k
S2 RST 70k show car
mk5 RS2000 track car
Audi A3 quattro 1.8T - soon to be replaced with ST170 |
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peterex
Post Whore
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In response to djkay1982
Sorry to hear that mate. See my previous thread.
http://www.stdrivers.co.uk/forum/showtopic.php?tid...
I rest my case! ![""]("/forum/images/smilies/headshake.gif") ![""]("/forum/images/smilies/annoyed.gif")
06 plate 2.2 Titanium X
machine silver
Bluefin
Decat
Part leather seats
sun roof
parking sensors
Refurbed 18 inch wheels
nothing done to change the
standard external appearance.
Stealth is the word!
Loc Norfolk.
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 huddies
Getting better
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In response to peterex
I\'ve got avon zv5 s and to be fair they pretty good i do mostly motorway miles and at 80 a corner, its not too bad.
DIY De-cat
ASBOs
Focus ST alloys
Auto-lock
Auto fold mirrors
Full auto window closure
Philips Extremes.
Blackeyes and grilles
Ultra bright puddles.
R-tech remap to 180bhp
AMD Phase II to 188bhp
EGR at 48k
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Exhaust-maybe
and a Respray. meets are good gets you close up to what you think you will like....
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ST56
ST Addict
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In response to djkay1982
Hi
I was considering trying the Falken FK452.
Peter
5Dr ST TDCi, Performance Blue, Privacy glass, Black Leather/Alcantara Recaro\'s, Denso Sat Nav,
Advanced Bluetooth, Voice Control, Rear Parking Sensors, Jaguar Flip Key, CrystalVision Main Beam,
Eibach Springs Fin No.1132335, Additional Rear Bumper supports.
ASBO Calipers Painted Silver. Ford Discs Front & Rear. With RedStuff pads fitted Front and back.
CCFL Halo’s by Chromiumtech. 5000k H7R by HIDS-DIRECT.
New Ford 16 Spoke wheels, with Falken FK452 tyres. Lets see how long they survive? |
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djkay1982
Just passed!
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In response to ST56
so its just land rover owners then! ![""]("/forum/images/smilies/susel.gif")
cheers huddies, il look into them.
ST56 - currently got falkens Z391S on the front, they aint the best, tho i cannot comment on the FK452\'s
06 ST TDCI 41k
S2 RST 70k show car
mk5 RS2000 track car
Audi A3 quattro 1.8T - soon to be replaced with ST170 |
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rickmanchester
Regular ST poster
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In response to djkay1982
i have got kumho\'s all round, For the price they are great.
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ST56
ST Addict
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In response to rickmanchester
Hi
Would those be the Ecsta KU31’s by any chance ![""]("/forum/images/smilies/question.gif")
Peter
5Dr ST TDCi, Performance Blue, Privacy glass, Black Leather/Alcantara Recaro\'s, Denso Sat Nav,
Advanced Bluetooth, Voice Control, Rear Parking Sensors, Jaguar Flip Key, CrystalVision Main Beam,
Eibach Springs Fin No.1132335, Additional Rear Bumper supports.
ASBO Calipers Painted Silver. Ford Discs Front & Rear. With RedStuff pads fitted Front and back.
CCFL Halo’s by Chromiumtech. 5000k H7R by HIDS-DIRECT.
New Ford 16 Spoke wheels, with Falken FK452 tyres. Lets see how long they survive? |
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rickmanchester
Regular ST poster
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In response to ST56
Hi st56, yes I think they are. They are the direction tyre not like the normal motorway cruising tyres. I find them really good and at £140\'for 2\'fitted it isn\'t bad.
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mondysttdci
Just passed!
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In response to rickmanchester
Got sum pirelli pzero nero they seem ok not sure on the price though
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 PaulG
ST Addict
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In response to mondysttdci
I\'m running Yokohama Advan Sports on the ST220... been very impressed. Quiet, and loads of grip. Not cheap though.
ST220 in Panther Black
Xenons, Sat Nav, PDC, heated rear seats.
ASBO calipers, EBC reds & Ultimax disks with braided hoses. JP Sports Exhaust!! |
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ST220Paul
Flat out!
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In response to ST56
I really wouldn\'t try 452s. Fine in the dray but completely unpredicable in the wet. Understeer, oversteer, no steer, perfect sterr - you just never know what you\'ll get. Worst of all the tyres I\'ve ever tried and by a good margin. In fairness they were okayish in the dry but there is better for the same money.
54 plate ST220
Milltek cat-back system
ASBO brakes
My Garage
Bodywork reapired, now just to figure out what\'s causing the brake judder! |
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djkay1982
Just passed!
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In response to ST56
well even though i said i wouldn\'t, i went and did, bought a set of thee 452\'s.
got them for £60 a corner so couldn\'t resist. to be fair they dont seem that bad, a lot better than the previous falkens.
cheers guys
06 ST TDCI 41k
S2 RST 70k show car
mk5 RS2000 track car
Audi A3 quattro 1.8T - soon to be replaced with ST170 |
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pmmcbl
Getting better
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In response to djkay1982
All depends on how much you have to spend.
I have Dunlops Sport Maxx on the front and they are very good, they cost £112 per tyre. But I have to admit the Michelin-Sport2 are the best tyres but £145 they are not cheap. I will get them again once the fronts are due to be replaced.
If you are doing 35k a year this means that you will be using 4 front tyres and 2 rear tyres.
But if you get some good rubber like Michelin they will last longer, saving money on the long term.
Mondeo ST Tdci Estate
06 reg in Panther Black with 119k
Extras - Privacy Glass and Hands Free.
Problems - 6CD(done), cigar lighter(done), light on dash(done) and 4 bad wheels.
EGR changed at 65k and 112k.
All STD at this moment and running on Dunlop Sport Maxx(F)fitted at 111k Michelin Sports(R) fitted at 107k |
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swich
Just passed!
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In response to pmmcbl
I\'m looking to change my fronts. Currently have falken fk452\'s on there. They were not a bad tyre but they have only just managed a years worth of wear which for me is just short of 10k. Will definately be going for something different this time.
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ESA2
Learner STdriver
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In response to pmmcbl
All depends on how much you have to spend.
I have Dunlops Sport Maxx on the front and they are very good, they cost £112 per tyre. But I have to admit the Michelin-Sport2 are the best tyres but £145 they are not cheap. I will get them again once the fronts are due to be replaced.
If you are doing 35k a year this means that you will be using 4 front tyres and 2 rear tyres.
But if you get some good rubber like Michelin they will last longer, saving money on the long term.
Ive got the same as you, Sport maxx on front, Pilot Sport 2 on the rear. Had pilots all round but i wasnt overly impressed with the wear on the front. Finding the Dunlops much better. Be amazed if anyone gets anywhere near 35, 000 out a front set of any make on an ST though.
Standard 05 ST TDCi in Performance Blue with small scrape on OS of front bumper, thanks the wife
16 Spoke alloys- badly corroded
Heated half leather seats- 1 working, 1 not (Why didnt they fit recaro\'s anyway??) ![""]("/forum/images/smilies/confused-smiley-001.gif")
Dension Ipod dock- no longer charging but plays like a champ
Dunlop SportMaxx TT |
Edited by ESA2 on 17-08-10 07:51 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Jamo
Post Whore
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In response to ESA2
Best I\'ve had was 23k on the fronts ( conti ) and thats all motorway work. I do about 35k per year.
I only buy Michelins now and wait until Costco have a special offer on, usually £110 fitted inc vat.
Jamo
ps. It will be interesting to see how the same tyre wears on my citroen c5 doing exactly the same.
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E3RJE
Trundling along
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In response to djkay1982
Hi m8 I do the same milage and driving as you a year, I have Toyo Proxes T1R all round the rears fitted on 07/08/2010 for £229.25 and the fronts fitted on 21/12/2009 at £224.38 the milage when the fronts were changed was 45.384, milage now on 62.827 I should see 20k plus easily.Had P Zeros before they were ok till after 10k then they were crap really noisy and no grip in the wet, the Toyos are awesome in the dry and brilliant in the wet hope this helps. ![""]("/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif")
The Mighty Thunder Rider
04/07 ST TDCI Estate in Sea Grey bespoke two compartment dog cage
Toyo Proxes T1R\'s all round
EGR at 43.000 30/11/2009
Reversing Switch at 45.000 23/12/2009
TSB 18 2005 pulleys, adjuster& new belt 63.993 31/08/2010
Build Date 27/02/2007 Registration Date 02/04/2007 |
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