mk3 mondeo and st170 alloys...

smr · 25 Apr 2008 at 11:41

hi all,

I'm going to see 2 dark blue mk3 mondeos today for around the 2k mark. I really like the look of the st170 alloy wheels and have seen a price on ebay at 400 quid, although that's not a buy it now price.

I'm just wondering what are the standard sized wheels of a mk3 mondeo LX, 02 plate? Is it 16" ?

smr · 25 Apr 2008 at 11:47

Saytan said:
mk3 mondeo = 5 stud.

focus ST170 = 4 stud.

ah bugger, i thought that was the case initially but my friend told me last night that i could put them on. I'll have him by the collar when I see take him to see the cars with me today!!!

smr · 25 Apr 2008 at 11:48

are there any similar alloys which would fit a mk3?

smr · 25 Apr 2008 at 11:48

Morba said:
How much are ST220 alloys these days? much better looking.

Or, not sure which model they came with, but there are some nice standard 5 spokes on mk3 mondeo's.

ST220, Those are the ones I meant!!! Duh, I'm so newb at cars

thanks

smr · 25 Apr 2008 at 11:52

Morba said:
ST220 alloys are lovely, thought will probably make your car look like it is on stilts!

how much to lower it then?

without venturing into chav territory

smr · 27 Apr 2008 at 01:25

yo, bought an mk3 today and was just wondering - i was just wondering if uprated suspension is essential when fitting st220 18" alloys to an mk3 mondeo LX standard rim 16"? Appreciate any advice / help.

Standard rims are 205/55 R16's and ST220's are 225/40 R18's - is the suspension too soft ? will it cause banging or rubbing of the arches?