Ford Focus ST170 Tyres
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| Federal 595RSR (3) | 100% | 97% | 100% | 100% | 83% | 83% | 100% | 95% | 10,500 |
| Nexen N1000 (4) | 90% | 88% | 83% | 65% | 90% | 93% | 97% | 86% | 12,612 |
| Uniroyal Rainsport 2 (129) | 86% | 93% | 79% | 79% | 78% | 83% | 87% | 84% | 1,030,592 |
| Michelin Pilot Sport (25) | 92% | 80% | 85% | 80% | 70% | 77% | 79% | 81% | 383,225 |
| Nexen N8000 (8) | 91% | 83% | 78% | 80% | 62% | 84% | 84% | 80% | 37,550 |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 (105) | 90% | 83% | 85% | 79% | 65% | 78% | 76% | 79% | 1,358,994 |
| Kumho Ecsta KU31 (84) | 85% | 79% | 78% | 76% | 73% | 79% | 83% | 79% | 1,551,400 |
| Falken ZE912 (107) | 85% | 78% | 78% | 69% | 78% | 84% | 81% | 79% | 952,643 |
| Uniroyal Rainsport (16) | 77% | 89% | 71% | 80% | 74% | 85% | 73% | 78% | 413,067 |
| Avon ZZ3 (77) | 83% | 73% | 77% | 72% | 68% | 75% | 74% | 75% | 1,218,644 |
| Continental Sport Contact (12) | 83% | 73% | 76% | 74% | 73% | 69% | 74% | 75% | 215,089 |
| Toyo T1R (151) | 84% | 74% | 78% | 76% | 63% | 72% | 76% | 75% | 2,438,051 |
| Nexen N6000 (28) | 78% | 66% | 74% | 62% | 67% | 73% | 59% | 68% | 164,510 |
| Pirelli P7000 (4) | 85% | 50% | 65% | 53% | 50% | 60% | 35% | 57% | 64,500 |
Ford Focus ST170 Tyre Review Highlights
Writing about the Nexen N1000 given 94% (215-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 12000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 12000 spirited miles
I have done 12000 miles with these tyres on the front and have been very pleased with all aspects. These tyres still have plenty of life in them and have just been rotated to the back and a new set of N1000`s on the front. For a budget tyre these Nexens really do take a lot of hard use and always have given a premium performance. The Focus is going as I have an S-Max 240bhp on order , I hope the Michelins give as good a performance on that as whoever gets the Focus on the Nexen. Do not be put off by the brand these tyres are as good as the best.
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta KU31 given 91% (215-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
This is an update on running on KU 31`s all round. The last set fitted to the front were not balanced correctly however they still inspire great confidence for such a competetive price. Shortly before the Ku 31`s were replaced by Falkens they were truly tortured on a old airfield trying to get comparative data on g force generated in cornering. Holding a steady 45 mph whilst on a representation of a roundabout the Khumos did start to squeal but just gripped and gripped, the Focus was able to generate more cornering force than O/e equipped Volvo V70 r , Volkswagon Passat and Golfs and varius BMW`s. It was only the Evo x that topped the cornering force. As you`d expect.
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta KU31 given 89% (215-45-17-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 48000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 48000 spirited miles
Fitted after reading good things on owners forums and yes great tyres for the money. These are up with the best for ?70 a tyre these are a steal. No way would i pay for Michelin , Pirelli or Goodyear. As much confidence as when using expensive Yokos on prevous car. These tyres have taken me across Europe and taken mile after mile of 130 cruising.
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta KU31 given 87% (215-45-17-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 48000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 48000 spirited miles
Fitted after reading good things on owners forums and yes great tyres for the money. These are up with the best for ?70 a tyre these are a steal. No way would i pay for Michelin , Pirelli or Goodyear. As much confidence as when using expensive Yokos on prevous car. These tyres have taken me across Europe and taken mile after mile of 130 cruising.
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta KU31 given 86% (215-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 16000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 16000 spirited miles
SO 16k on these tyres. A great tyre , good grip in both wet and dry. Feedback through steering was ok and they lasted well (3mm at disposal) If it wasn`t for a difficulty in picking up another pair I would still be on these . They are a premium ability tyre at just above budget prices. I`m on the next generation Nexen tyres and happy at moment but will go back to Khumo if not happy.
Writing about the Nexen N8000 given 86% (215-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
After my early review and having covered several thousand miles , including time spent on the great roads of North Wales and Snowdonia I have to say it is a great tyre. Very good dry grip and those big grooves do give good wet handling. Not as long lasting as Khumos but very much a performance tyre.
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport given 86% (215-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 21000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 21000 spirited miles
These tyres have a really stiff sidewall. I noticed this as soon as I swapped them onto the fronts, potholes and the general road surface felt much harsher. On the plus side, turn in and feel were amazing, and the tyre did not flex under hard cornering.
The main problem or flaw I found with this tyre is that it certainly isnt at its best when cold. Putting the throttle down too early coming off a mini roundabout would see instant understeer. Once heated up though I found dry grip absolutely amazing, and with the great feel i got from these tyres this made the car feel well stuck to the road.
Wet grip I would say was adequate. Fast long corners were not really a problem, but sharper tighter corners would see the car easily understeering where my previous tyres would not. No major problems though.
One thing I did notice was that once the tread level reached around 4.5mm performance of the tyre dropped significantly. This exhibited itself in a 'knife-edge' feel to cornering in the wet even at low speed, and squirming under breaking. The tyres have always been very progressive though so any loss of grip was easy to feel and correct.
These tyres lasted a total of 27000 miles, 6000 on the rear and 21000 on the front, which I consider pretty good.
Id definitely buy these tyres again, if they were still available in my size!
The main problem or flaw I found with this tyre is that it certainly isnt at its best when cold. Putting the throttle down too early coming off a mini roundabout would see instant understeer. Once heated up though I found dry grip absolutely amazing, and with the great feel i got from these tyres this made the car feel well stuck to the road.
Wet grip I would say was adequate. Fast long corners were not really a problem, but sharper tighter corners would see the car easily understeering where my previous tyres would not. No major problems though.
One thing I did notice was that once the tread level reached around 4.5mm performance of the tyre dropped significantly. This exhibited itself in a 'knife-edge' feel to cornering in the wet even at low speed, and squirming under breaking. The tyres have always been very progressive though so any loss of grip was easy to feel and correct.
These tyres lasted a total of 27000 miles, 6000 on the rear and 21000 on the front, which I consider pretty good.
Id definitely buy these tyres again, if they were still available in my size!
Writing about the Continental Sport Contact 3 given 84% (215-45-17-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 28000 easy going miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 28000 easy going miles
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Writing about the Nexen N6000 given 83% (215-45-17-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 2000 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 2000 average miles
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