Tires.....What to get?

[shogun2]

It's probably the RA23. This was the model suggested to me when discussing the DynaPro. I didn't realise the RA23's were a newer model. It appears they have a very similar construction and tread.

[shogun2]

Tyres on the T5 tonight - DynaPro HP, not RA23.

[WEDEL.1]

I met a man from Shepparton who had a T4 Transporter that was fitted with extra seats.

He had Goodyear Cargos fitted and he says he got about 120,000kms from the first set, and would do at least the same on the second set.

Maris

[Transporter]

I met a man from Shepparton who had a T4 Transporter that was fitted with extra seats.

He had Goodyear Cargos fitted and he says he got about 120,000kms from the first set, and would do at least the same on the second set.

Maris

It is hard to believe but anything is possible.
He had probably regularly rotated his tyres and checked the tyre pressure once a week and driving in like “old grandma style” in straight line mostly and long distances.

Most I get was about 75,000km out of Michelin Agilis61 on Vito van city driving and a lot of roundabouts.

So, it is actually quite possible.

[Transporter]

Tyres on the T5 tonight - DynaPro HP, not RA23.

Was it from Bob Jane Marion?

[shogun2]

No - Jacobs Tyres, Blackwood.
When I rang BJ- Marion they mentioned the RA23 at $235 ea. The HP's were $10 cheaper each (not that I'm quibbling about $40 all up).

[shogun2]

Just spent an hour driving on the new Hankooks. I can't believe how quiet they are compared to the Michelins. Ride is a bit softer as well. Don't know if this is just the results of new tyres, or the difference between brands and tread pattern etc.

[Transporter]

I told you Hankooks were "ok". I will buy them again. Not worth a risk with trying another brand. Quietness was only difference between them and Michelins. I didn't notice that they are softer I always put max. pressure in the tyre and drop it down if it's to hard. They could feel softer if you put less than 46psi in them.

[shogun2]

Running 43 psi at the moment. Will try running them up at 46 when I next go to the servo.

[Ivo]

Sorry for the bumsteer in my earlier post fellas . I do in fact have HP's. I had a close look at the the side wall today when cleaning the wheels. They do say in very small print RA23 though

[Silver Caravelle]

On my T4 Caravelle I purchased the OEM Goodyear Cargo load rated tyres. About $200 each fitted.

The new Multivan came with Dunlops as the OEM tyre.

Regards,

Scott

Just to update, I was quoted today $184 each fitted for the OEM Goodyear Cargo load rated tyres from K-mart Tyre Service. Beaurepaires quoted $275 each!! but quoted $180 each 6 months ago (balanced and fitted).

Regards,

Scott

[gareth_oau]

Just to update, I was quoted today $184 each fitted for the OEM Goodyear Cargo load rated tyres from K-mart Tyre Service. Beaurepaires quoted $275 each!! but quoted $180 each 6 months ago (balanced and fitted).

Regards,

Scott

If yr going to have them fitted at Kmart, find someone who works in the Coles network and see if you can borrow their staff card, you get an extra 5% off (just check first that tyres are included in the discounting)

[Silver Caravelle]

Thanks Garth. The price is inclusive of balancing and fitting, with no further discount. I do not have access to someone with a card.

Regards,

Scott

[type3sedan]

Tyres for 2006 T5 Multivan Highline

Hi All, the Michelin Pilot Premacy tyres 235/55/17 103Y mine came with new are 35k old, worn enough to need replacing, and are chipping/chunking off. Anyone else experience this? The Michelin guy said they were not suitable for the car, but that's what it came with!? I have been told there are Yokohama and COntinental alternatives. anyone had any experience with those? I've had to replace two of the Michelins at $495!! and have been quoted $320 for the Yokohamas.
thanks for any tips

[Tornado T5]

Hi All, the Michelin Pilot Premacy tyres 235/55/17 103Y mine came with new are 35k old, worn enough to need replacing, and are chipping/chunking off. Anyone else experience this? The Michelin guy said they were not suitable for the car, but that's what it came with!? I have been told there are Yokohama and COntinental alternatives. anyone had any experience with those? I've had to replace two of the Michelins at $495!! and have been quoted $320 for the Yokohamas.
thanks for any tips

I noticed this on the 16" Michelin OEM tyres and I've reached 60K km today. The wheels were turned close to full lock and at first I thought that something had shredded the outside edges.