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Old 22-06-2010, 12:19 PM   #1
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Default Replacement tyres for LS Zetec rims

Our 17" Goodyears are nearly cactus and was wondering what a decent substitute would be without having to pay $300 each. Its the missus car and its 90% used to drive in bumper to bumper traffic. I'm prepared to give up some performance to help the back pocket. Any suggestions much appreciated.

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Old 22-06-2010, 12:26 PM   #2
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what size tyres are they?

Should be able to pick up a good tyre for under $150ish, or a crap tyre for under $100
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Old 22-06-2010, 02:47 PM   #3
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I have Bridgestone ER300 on mine i think, they are around 200 each and go well.
215/45/17
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Old 23-06-2010, 12:08 AM   #4
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Toyo Proxes 4 in 215/45R17 on my LT Zetec and they were $195 a corner

I settled on them because no one was open that had the Bridgestone Adrenalin ER001s on a Saturday arvo and I needed them immediately.

Been pretty happy with them, they have a wear rating of 300 instead of the Adrenaline's 185 so hopefully last a little longer. Much, much grippier and quieter than the stock Goodyears can't believe how bad and nosiy they were!

The Proxes 4 are a little squishy sounding for the first 1000KMs or so but since then have been great.
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Old 23-06-2010, 08:56 AM   #5
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cheers guys for your suggestions. There is obviously much better options that the Goodyears for much less money. If anything can quieten that road noise thats a good thing. I have found the Goodyears near deafening on coarse chip country roads.
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Old 23-06-2010, 10:53 PM   #6
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when I was looking around, the stock size 205/50R17 aren't very common so depending on the tyre can be a fair bit more expensive than 215/45R17
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Old 11-07-2010, 07:27 PM   #7
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Hey Guys,

I just got some Hankook Ventus V12 Evo's for my Zetec (LS). Huge improvement over the originals. Just came back from a getaway in Heathcote and drove through some pretty miserable weather and they held up fairly well when giving some stick...

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