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I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums
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Like "Brad" I worked in the tyre industry 20 odd years ago and had a loathing for Dunlops. I have just rotated my Dunlop SP sport Maxx s at 8k kms. and they are wearing perfectly flat front and rear with no feathering or scalloping. (Maybe German Dunlops are better than Aussie Dunlops). The tyres that came off the front are half worn so I m not expecting great mileage from them. Maybe I m biased but the last 3 sets of tyres I ve bought have been Toyos and will replace the Dunlops with them again. The new TEO s are the go for anyone wanting decent mileage.
Passenger Car Size ListLast edited by Antiplastix; 09-09-2010, 03:46 PM.2014 MY14 Corrida Red Elegance Wagon TDI
2009 MY10 Race Blue RS Wagon TSI 6 sp. manual. (Gone)
2011 MY12 Yeti 77 TSI DSG.
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just rotated mine front to rear and vice versa. Of note the left hand side is wearing ever so slightly quicker then the right, and it looks like it's only the left rear that has saw toothed on the inner edge, so I'm thinking there could be a little misalignment there.
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Mine were Dunlop Sport SP01A and they were pulled off the car at around 7,500kms, and stored for a year. They came back after that, (rotated) and then were run for another 7,500kms, before rotated again, however, it still happenedIt was fine and happened rather suddenly. I noticed a while after the second rotation. (Was fine then)
Rotation was front to rear...
I switched to Adrenalins on my old GTI and they were fine. I didn't have the car for long enough to do any major driving with them.
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Originally posted by Antiplastix View PostLike "Brad" I worked in the tyre industry 20 odd years ago and had a loathing for Dunlops. I have just rotated my Dunlop SP sport Maxx s at 8k kms. and they are wearing perfectly flat front and rear with no feathering or scalloping. (Maybe German Dunlops are better than Aussie Dunlops). The tyres that came off the front are half worn so I m not expecting great mileage from them. Maybe I m biased but the last 3 sets of tyres I ve bought have been Toyos and will replace the Dunlops with them again. The new TEO s are the go for anyone wanting decent mileage.
Passenger Car Size ListMY10 Skoda Octavia Wagon 1.8TSI DSG Anthracite Grey.
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Originally posted by Antiplastix View PostMaybe I m biased but the last 3 sets of tyres I ve bought have been Toyos and will replace the Dunlops with them again. The new TEO s are the go for anyone wanting decent mileage.. I don't like T1-R (too unpredictable) but have heard good reports on the R1-R.
TEO would be a bit touring focussed wouldn't it?
I have a theory that if you fit a touring / hard compound tyre to a "sporty" car that is driven with purpose, that they won't get enough grip & the wheelspin will cause them too wear out quicker than a performance/soft compound tyre that maintains grip more often. I've seen it plenty of times where a TW 150 tyre lasts longer on the same car than a TW300 tyre.carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums
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Never thought of it that way, but 95 % of my driving is everyday commuting and country drives and the rest is spirited fangs. I m willing to sacrifice a bit of grip for longevity and quitness ( the tyre noise is annoying in the wagon ). I certainly would nt be using them for track days etc. Not sure they are available in a 225 anyway.2014 MY14 Corrida Red Elegance Wagon TDI
2009 MY10 Race Blue RS Wagon TSI 6 sp. manual. (Gone)
2011 MY12 Yeti 77 TSI DSG.
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Originally posted by brad View PostI have a theory that if you fit a touring / hard compound tyre to a "sporty" car that is driven with purpose, that they won't get enough grip & the wheelspin will cause them too wear out quicker than a performance/soft compound tyre that maintains grip more often.
Originally posted by brad View PostI've seen it plenty of times where a TW 150 tyre lasts longer on the same car than a TW300 tyre.
Also, wear can decrease if you up the load index e.g. choosing a XL tyre, but can increase as you up the speed index, all things being equal.
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I just replaced the Continental tyres on my RS wagon after 30k with Michelin Sport 3 tyres. I went for the 235/40 18 tyres for 2 reasons:
1) More width to help stop wheelspin
2) Price. The 225/40 18 tyres were $460 a tyre & the 235/40 18 $255 per tyre - saving $800+
The tyre bulge is barely noticeable and probably no different to before. I checked with the tyre retailer and tyres fitted without drama and he confirmed the rims were 7.5 x 18 - pre FL rims, not sure with the FL rims.
CheersOctavia vRS Tractor Motor DSG Kombi
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Originally posted by Ocy_RS_TDi_Kombi View PostI just replaced the Continental tyres on my RS wagon after 30k with Michelin Sport 3 tyres. I went for the 235/40 18 tyres for 2 reasons:
1) More width to help stop wheelspin
2) Price. The 225/40 18 tyres were $460 a tyre & the 235/40 18 $255 per tyre - saving $800+
The tyre bulge is barely noticeable and probably no different to before. I checked with the tyre retailer and tyres fitted without drama and he confirmed the rims were 7.5 x 18 - pre FL rims, not sure with the FL rims.
Cheers
Yes they fit... but insurance may not cover you as they are non standard size and your likely to get a ticket doing 110 on you speedo on the freeway.
Be wise, fit the standard size designed for the car including he weight rating, speed rating etc. A fractional difference in upfront cost might cost you your insurance policy in an accident!Last edited by CanberravRS; 02-10-2010, 08:53 AM.
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The speedo is spot on now - I confirmed it with my GPS where as before the cars speedo was reading greater than actual. The load & speed ratings are higher on the 235 tyres than the 225 tyres and (here in VIC at least) going up one size in width is legal and within Vicroads specs.
CheersLast edited by Ocy_RS_TDi_Kombi; 02-10-2010, 07:16 AM.Octavia vRS Tractor Motor DSG Kombi
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Originally posted by dodgey View PostFL rims should be the same 7.5x18. Those were on the R32 and other VAG cars too...
there's only a 1.3% difference between 225/40/18 (circ. 78.8") & 235/40/18 (circ. 79.8"). so should b all goodMY17 Superb 162TSI, Business Grey, Tech+Comfort Pack, APR ECU+TCU Stg 1, SLA, Rieger Splitter + Side Skirts, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, Hardrace Swaybar, TPMS
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