mp3 rims I want some

OZXR4 · 04-10-2006, 09:46 PM

I have been looking high and low for some new rims for the mondeo. I have come to the conclusion that the easy option would be the focus mp3 rims. So I am looking for some, if anyone know where I can get some let me know.

zetec · 04-10-2006, 10:01 PM

Ebay is usually an option, no doubt you have been sitting there for a while though! Try Wheel King, they've usually got wheels. I must say, a nice set of 17's will really make your Mondeo look fantastic.

FOCUSonTHIS · 04-10-2006, 10:20 PM

I will sell you mine
but i keep the rubber

photn · 04-10-2006, 11:21 PM

760 from ford brand new. but you need to get your own rubber. as there rubber sucks and costs extra.

b2tf · 04-10-2006, 11:38 PM

bayford spares did have a set listed on ebay a few months back and they didnt sell.......

zetec · 05-10-2006, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by photn

760 from ford brand new. but you need to get your own rubber. as there rubber sucks and costs extra.

Please explain? The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 has been rated top tyre in Wheels tyre megatests and from the opinions of every single person on here that has a set, including Adam who just forked out a small sum to buy a second set and myself who will be getting them as my next set, I have never heard a bad review of them.

I'm assuming your Dealer is using Nankangs or something to keep the price down if it's a cost issue? I for one would demand nothing but the best tyres, crap tyres are the LAST thing I'd put in my car. Hell I'd put in crap fuel before I put on crap tyres.

I have experimented with Michelin Pilot Precedas and whilst awesome in the dry, they have absolutely nothing on the Eagle F1's in the wet. It's a hands down win the to Eagle F1's for price and performance, they can't be beaten. About the only tyre I'd get over the Eagles if money was no option, is the Continental ContiSport Contact 2, standard on ST170 and XR5 Turbo. You're looking about $300 per tyre for the Contis, vs about $220 for hte Michelins and roughly $230 for the Eagles.

photn · 05-10-2006, 09:17 AM

hey zetec yer, the dealer didnt have Goodyear Eagle F1's or anything reputable. they wanted to charge 220 pt for Nankangs. or Nexxans. local import stuff.

i dont doubt all those tyres where great but my dealer didnt give me the option.

zetec · 06-10-2006, 01:48 AM

$220 per tyre for Nankangs EGADS!!!!!! That must be the full retail with Dealer markup! I wouldn't pay more than $150-160 for that crap. No idea the RRP, but dang...

When my money talks, my Dealer walks... to wherever he has to go to get what I want!! I'm happy to pay for good quality and only use factory parts on my car for services.

joshf2 · 06-10-2006, 08:07 AM

hate to be a bubble burster, but i find the GS-D3's to really not have enough straight line grip in the wet. absolutely fantastic lateral grip, but i had real issues getting off the line in the wet.

photn · 06-10-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by zetec

$220 per tyre for Nankangs EGADS!!!!!! That must be the full retail with Dealer markup! I wouldn't pay more than $150-160 for that crap. No idea the RRP, but dang...

When my money talks, my Dealer walks... to wherever he has to go to get what I want!! I'm happy to pay for good quality and only use factory parts on my car for services.

when i get new tyres i will be getting the Goodyear Eagle F1's that where supposed to come with the wheels.

Timmeh · 06-10-2006, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by zetec

Please explain? The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 has been rated top tyre in Wheels tyre megatests and from the opinions of every single person on here that has a set, including Adam who just forked out a small sum to buy a second set and myself who will be getting them as my next set, I have never heard a bad review of them.

Too bad the rims never came with the GS-D3s standard though. They came with the GS-D2s which were a remarkably worse tyre. I know as I had them on my Focus with the original tyres. They sucked especially in the wet.

Timmeh

Uni · 19-10-2006, 08:35 PM

gotta be better than the garbage NCT-5s on mine! they're absolute junk

Uni/.

Timmeh · 19-10-2006, 08:39 PM

True... NCTs are pretty bad, they were the standard tyre I had on my Focus before the 17s went on.

Timmeh

FOCUSonTHIS · 24-10-2006, 10:13 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/17-x-7-Ford-F...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheap and nasty. If you want them bid for them

Zetec20 · 31-10-2006, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FOCUSonTHIS

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/17-x-7-Ford-F...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheap and nasty. If you want them bid for them

where's mr fiesta!?!??! i've been telling him to do hgis white for ages... and lower his car...

Piotr · 01-11-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FOCUSonTHIS

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/17-x-7-Ford-F...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheap and nasty. If you want them bid for them

Powdercoated my rear end. More like dunked in house paint.

whippet_zetec · 01-11-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Piotr

Powdercoated my rear end. More like dunked in house paint.

dont look too flash do they

OZXR4 · 01-11-2006, 09:58 PM

Those MP3 rims look trashed.

Blue_ST170 · 01-11-2006, 10:21 PM

they look like he just hasnt cleaned the brake dust off.....

JD2004 · 01-11-2006, 10:37 PM

Its a pity my XR5 rims dont fit on your car!! i would give them to you because your such a good buddy and came along to my cruise

Good luck with your search oz!!

Luke