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    Need new tyres on me Escos,

    The 2 ive been thinking on, for dry use only, im on 18" Monte TH's

    im thinking 235/40/18 as track tyres are a more square tyre, if it was a routine road tyre id go 235/45/18

    My 2 options:

    Nankang NS2R (Med or Hard compound?)

    Federal 595 RS-R

    I think the Federals look better, anyone know who does good deals on them, any experience on these tyres

    Cheers Rob

  • #2
    I texted 2 models.
    And for my its the best Federal, more grip than other
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    • #3
      Federal RS-R have similar tread pattern, but thicker than R888. Take a bit to warm up, but I feel no difference from the R888s. My recent set of RS-R in 225 40 18 were £300 delivered
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      Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://www.escortrscosworth.com/foru...ad.php?t=20575
      Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html
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      • #4
        Originally posted by Cochyn View Post
        Federal RS-R have similar tread pattern, but thicker than R888. Take a bit to warm up, but I feel no difference from the R888s. My recent set of RS-R in 225 40 18 were £300 delivered
        The Federals are a little cheaper, and quickly looking will come in at £400 so not too bad

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        • #5
          Cheaper than R888 for same performance
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          Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://www.escortrscosworth.com/foru...ad.php?t=20575
          Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html
          Bought and made BETTER

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          • #6
            Toyo R888r look really good but cost is far more mmmmmmm

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            • #7
              Rob maybe better off with 225 on that tyre?

              my tyres do them delivered with 5% discount code for £334

              got a set going on Thursday

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Dan Le Moignan View Post
                Rob maybe better off with 225 on that tyre?

                my tyres do them delivered with 5% discount code for £334

                got a set going on Thursday
                Dan,

                the Feds you meen? I dont want to use spacers so want to fill arch a bit better too, the toyo’s look a mean tyre

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                • #9
                  Yes but forgot you run coilovers don’t you so 235 should be fine as no spring cup to worry about

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                  • #10
                    RS-R for the win

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                    Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://www.escortrscosworth.com/foru...ad.php?t=20575
                    Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html
                    Bought and made BETTER

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                    • #11
                      i have some ar1 nankangs on my track escort .they are a better tyre than the ns2r

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                      • #12
                        From what I have read the feds are quieter on the road, guess no issue if it’s a track car though

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Dan Le Moignan View Post
                          From what I have read the feds are quieter on the road, guess no issue if it’s a track car though
                          Not going to hear much inside mine Dan

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by cossiejim View Post
                            i have some ar1 nankangs on my track escort .they are a better tyre than the ns2r
                            Ooof there a bit naught looking those AR1’s, E marked too for road use cheaper that toyos, how does the side wall’s look?

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                            • #15
                              mine is on 235 40 18
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