mk1escort73
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205/60r13s
Just ordered a set of nankang xr611 in the size above anyone run these on there mk1??what they like? Have read a few people dont use them like them?? More the size then the actuall tire
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/11/12 20:26:04
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All depends on what size rim you are running them on. Huge difference between 5.5 6 and 7. I've ran 205's in the past on 13x7's. I wouldn't want any more side wall bulge on a narrower rim.
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/11/12 21:02:54
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13x6 mini lights, tyres I have are 7to 8 yrs old n really off, so anything will be better I hope they are ok worried a bit I wont like em
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/11/12 22:08:34
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I would love to hear what you think of these tyres handling wise.
Ive persisted with 13x6.5 inch rims on my mk2 for a while and finding good tyres that arent a semi-slick is tough.
I have used (and rate highly) Falken ZE912 in 205/60 on the back and 185/60 on front but they are expensive for a 13
Ive just bought 2x GT brand 205/60s and they are shocking. You can hear them cry whenever you think about turning. They are on the back which should make it fun but the sidewalls are that spongy that you feel like you are going to tank slap just changing lanes.
So yea very interested to see what you think!
Cheers,
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/11/12 22:19:14
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I just put a pair of 185/60/13 Hankook H437 Ventus V2 on the front of my MK1, 13x6 rims. $95ea fitted & balanced. I haven't driven with them yet but I'll let you know they go :) http://www.hankooktyre.co...les_H457_guide_low.pdf
post edited by ratta tat tat - 2014/11/12 22:24:22
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/11/13 12:21:41
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I have two being fitted today, I will try them on the car especially the front for clearNce ect then decided weather to go them alround or opt for the 185 on the front 205 on the back anything has to be better then wat I had
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/11/13 20:28:19
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Road tested tonight. They're no Bridgestone Potenza but grip pretty well and quiet.
I have 205's on the back and they have a harder time keeping traction. Due to the age of the rubber and 4kg less weight compared to the steel wheels that were on there.
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/11/14 20:36:16
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Had two fitted up and tested, they are fantastic to say the least, the 205s fit nicely on the rear and only touch the iner guard slightly on the front right when I pretend im riccardo, got another 2 205s in today will get them fitted up and try get some or even 1 photo up, cheers
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/11/15 08:38:57
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Nice one. Some photos would be great.
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/12/08 18:33:48
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Not to happy, the cars sat and the tyres relaxed/stretched out and having clearance issues front and rear really should have gone 185s I think, anyone had this clearance problem and fixed it with out going over the top arches ect??
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/12/09 00:03:44
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I was using 205/60R13 on my panelvan with no problems. I had a small amount of rubbing inside the guard on full lock but nothing worth worrying about. I have recently changed to standard wheels and tires for originality, I'm interested to see the difference.
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/12/09 11:35:01
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Ive never got the 205 thing. Always had better results with 185's..
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/12/09 21:45:47
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I had 205 all round, had to space my front rims to stop the rubbing on the strut. 185 on the front was a lot better for turning
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/12/09 22:12:17
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How was I getting away with running 205 all round with minimal problems when so many others are having problems?
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Re: 205/60r13s
2014/12/10 06:59:51
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My problems are only minimal but enough to make me worrie, I am shattered I chose the 205s over the 185s as I purely got them because I liked the look it gave my car but now causing me a headache, anyone Interested in buying brandnew 205/60r13s??haha
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