Need new tyres - recommendations

[gareth_oau]

How would they know? The tyre has only been out a few months!

They were launched at the end of October.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/18428/go...c-tyre-launch/

Not quite true Maverick. I got mine in August '07. Goodyear released them, then withdrew them because they were so good, the superceded F1 GSD3s werent being cleared.

They re-released them in October '08 as you specified.

i do know some people who have personally imported them.

But i do agree with your statement, they havent really been on the market long enough for the Briskoda crowd to have used and rejected them

[DaveMack]

Marangonis ... that's all I'm gonna say.

Dave

[gregozedobe]

But i do agree with your statement, they havent really been on the market long enough for the Briskoda crowd to have used and rejected them

Maybe they have been available in Europe longer ? Briskoda members are mostly in the UK.

[brad]

How would they know? The tyre has only been out a few months!

They were launched at the end of October.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/18428/go...c-tyre-launch/

As Gregozedobe said, they are mainly UK users at BriSkoda. Maybe they've had them longer than us? The article you reference is the Oceania launch. From my experience with Goodyear, Australia is never at the cutting edge for product.
I did a quick search - mid November posts where people say they've had them for 3 months, which implies they were released a couple of months ahead of AUS.

The few people that have them say they are a fantastic tyre but they are generally due for replacement by 20,000km. One guy quoted 4mm of wear in 2000km (on front); another had bald tyres within 4000km (sounded like an alignment problem IMO but he reckoned the alignment hadn't been changed).

Personally, I just don't like Goodyear tyres. The quality is too variable and as an ex-employee (many moons back), their sales practices leave much to be desired.

+1 on Marangonis as a bang for buck replacement but the sidewalls are very stiff, which might make the ride slightly harsh (depending on the car - eg: probably good thing on my Octavia).

[Jesmol]

I'll put a vote in for Falkens here.

[zz2]

From the EVO review.

"Even less impressive was the Yokohama S.drive which was a woeful 7.5 seconds a lap slower then the Goodyear. No turn in, poor mid corner grip and hopeless traction. Without ESP it's be a liability."

"Astonishingly, on the Yokohama the Golf takes almost " Wet Braking, Goodyear 39.26 metres, CSC3 40.29 metres and wait for it Yokohama 51.78 metres!!!

Dry Braking the Yoko was LAST as well but the results were closer 28.06 was the best and Yoko on 30.51.

Final result was the Yokohama in 9th place. I'd be spending my money elsewhere if you want to stay on the road especially in the rain.

the S drives are total crap, theyre more of an economy orientated performance tyre, they have the lowest rolling resistance in their class but that doesnt mean jack seeing as you cant really have a performance economy tyre.. theres really no such thing.

and Geoffp, i just checked the Yokohama catalog about the V103s, according to http://www.yokohama.com.au/downloadf...px?fileid=5609 they are available in 225 40 r18s

[VWEAPN]

on the weekend i just put a pair of kuhmo ku31 245's to the rear
and 2 x 225's to the front. i honestly rate the tyres tempe tyres and all those places whack on when you buy a set of wheels

[zz2]

KU31s are not that bad! for the price theyre bloody good value. my mums Pug 307 had Rossos fitted and when it came time to replace them i got the KU31s and to be honest theyre just as good and a hell of a lot cheaper.
deffinately worth a look

[brad]

KU31s are not that bad! for the price theyre bloody good value. my mums Pug 307 had Rossos fitted and when it came time to replace them i got the KU31s and to be honest theyre just as good and a hell of a lot cheaper.
deffinately worth a look

I think that's what vweapon just said. It takes some deciphering but I think he likes the kumhos.

Burgs just put 19" Kumhos on his GTI - maybe ask him what he thinks?

[gareth_oau]

just make sure you arent comparing your old bad ones (or even 50% worn ones) with a set of brand new ones. Brand new tyres will always feel much relatively better

[mikinoz]

With the KU31's as they are only about $150 per corner (225/45/17) you can toss them at 1/2 wear and get new ones twice for some of the prices quoted above.

I was recommended them, with a warning about road noise as they wear, but we hardly spend heaps of time out of the city anymore where the chance of damaging an expensive tyre in a Sydney pothole (oh and Tempe supplied mine).

[VWEAPN]

even with 50% wear the tyres still stuck pretty well. if you are interested in the kuhmos go down to budget wheels in moorebank (liverpool) they gave me an excellent price

[CRASH2NZ]

R36 Tyres

Anyone have any thoughts on tyres for R36. Currently using Dunlop Sport SP1 - as supplied with the vehicle - but am having to replace them at 23K's. Looking at Sumitomo ZIII or Pireli PZero Rosso, but am open to feedback. Mainly city driving with 3-4 long open road trips pa..... Looking for a longer lasting, less expensive tyre with low road noise - but this may be asking too much..

[Swallowtail]

Anyone have any thoughts on tyres for R36. Currently using Dunlop Sport SP1 - as supplied with the vehicle - but am having to replace them at 23K's. Looking at Sumitomo ZIII or Pireli PZero Rosso, but am open to feedback. Mainly city driving with 3-4 long open road trips pa..... Looking for a longer lasting, less expensive tyre with low road noise - but this may be asking too much..

Good idea! Ask Golf owners about tyres for a heavy all wheel drive sedan!

As I have already commented in your other post about this, post in the Passat area if you are asking about a Passat...

[Lance B]

Anyone have any thoughts on tyres for R36. Currently using Dunlop Sport SP1 - as supplied with the vehicle - but am having to replace them at 23K's. Looking at Sumitomo ZIII or Pireli PZero Rosso, but am open to feedback. Mainly city driving with 3-4 long open road trips pa..... Looking for a longer lasting, less expensive tyre with low road noise - but this may be asking too much..

I have the Pirelli P Zero Rosso's and I am very happy with them. I have done 18,000kms on them so far and they look like they are only half way worn, 6mm tread deoth all way round. Get yourself a wheel aligmnent by a reputable wheel aligner as this makes a huge difference to tread wear life and handling.

The only issue with the Rosso's is that they flat spot a little overnight, but a few km's of driving warms them up and they are fine. I purchased mine from Spinning Wheels at Waterloo as they really look after your rims and do a good job. http://www.spinningwheeltyres.com.au/