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Oberon 
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 Posted: 17 Sep 2011 at 11:14pm |
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Still waiting to collect my wife's Kuga (Ex Demo, not avail until mid Oct) but in the meantime, and after reading various comments on the forum, am now a little hesitant about the tyres.
Whilst I've already test driven it, with no obvious road noise at the time, I've just been back to the garage to check and can confirm it has 19" Bridgestones on. Should I be worried?
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140/FWD; Frozen Tit; 19" Bridgestone; App Pack; Sony CD DAB; Bluetooth; USB; P Sensors; Flaps; PPC(230V); Rear Bumper Protector (clear); KOC Stickers and a 'thingy'.
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Gazwats
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Posted: 17 Sep 2011 at 11:18pm |
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Oberon you might want to read this thread over in the Technical sub forum of the site as it discusses the specific issue of 19" Bridgstones in a bit more detail: http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/19-bridgestone-tyres_topic3919.html
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Oberon
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Posted: 18 Sep 2011 at 12:25am |
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Many thanks Gaz
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Maxis
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Posted: 18 Sep 2011 at 7:06am |
Got 19" Bridgestones on ours and no problems yet..  Only down side is the cost of replacements as there are not many companies making 19"'s at the moment... |
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leadtrainer
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Posted: 11 Oct 2011 at 7:25am |
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Had Goodyear 18" fitted to the front a few months ago and no issues too date. Now needing to replace rears and have been offered Falkens (think ST901) at good price. Some owners have reported using these any feedback to performance etc would be welcome Tyre size 235 50 18R 97V
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HugaKuga
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Posted: 11 Oct 2011 at 8:21pm |
As a bit of feedback on these Falkens as I have had them on a few weeks now. A bit quieter than the Goodyears (can still hear the GYs grumbling from the back).
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HugaKuga
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Posted: 11 Oct 2011 at 8:24pm |
Did a quick search on ST901 and this came up  might afford good acceleration off the line but cornering might be 'interesting'
http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/falken-st-z01-235-50-r18-101-w
The tyre might be a Falken ST Z01  different to mine, others have fitted these.
Speedfreak has fitted four ST Z01s Edited by HugaKuga - 11 Oct 2011 at 8:29pm |
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'58 Panther Black AWD RGM TDH Falken ZE912s and a thingy |
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Geoffers
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Posted: 20 Nov 2011 at 3:50pm |
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Hi Guys
I have the opportunity to get 2x Goodyear Wrangler HP tyres at a good price. I have done a quick search but not really found any useful reviews. Has any Kuga owners fitted these to their cars and if so what is your honest opinion. Also, what would be a good alternative? I particularly need good wet traction and low road noise. Thanks! Edited by Geoffers - 20 Nov 2011 at 3:51pm |
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Lukesurrey
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Posted: 02 Dec 2011 at 10:31am |
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Hi All,
Need 2 new tyres for my Kuga Titanium(4wd)..235/55/17 The mobile fitter who usually fits my tyres has suggested Matador 235/55R17 MATADOR MP81 CONQUERRA 4X4as a cheaper alternative to the Conti's fitted from new...got 28K out of them which I think is pretty good. They are £131 all inclusive and he reckons they're made by continental(google search confirms this) and are very suited to the Kuga. He reckons cheaper tyres don't suit 4x4's especially the Kuga. What do you reckon?..any cheaper alternatives?
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Emmeff
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Posted: 05 Dec 2011 at 12:23pm |
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Hi,
Would appreciate some advice on tyres for my kuga. It's AWD type Kuga, and the current tyres are Pirelli 245/45 R19 W99. I'm replacing with Pirelli Zero Nero 245/45 R19 W98. They are coming in at 120 quid per tyre, fitted. It seems a bit cheap, which is why I'm looking to se if anyone has these fitted on their Kuga. TIA |
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