T5 Tyres 17" what is available in OZ

[Rebuild]

My second Hankook RA23 to bubble ( 63K since new, but may have been the spare for a while)
Two others had sidewall blowouts.
Out of five tyres.
Seriously not impressed with these.

[Sunny43.5]

If my memory serves me right we also had some blowout with ours as well a few years back they replaced three tyres no questions asked even after 30000 plus kays for free ! It turned out that there was a faulty batch .

[Sherwy]

Has anyone had any experience with the Kumho KU31's? Cheep Cheep!

Kumho 235 55R17 103W KU31 235 55 17 Inch Tyre Discounted Postage | eBay

Pete.

[SnowMotion]

I think you will find the KU31 is a performance oriented tyre and (wear rating 320 AA A). I think they would not last too long on a van.
The KU27's i fitted have a wear rating of 600 A A.

[timmehs]

Hi All,

Replacing 4 tyres on a 2011 Crewvan (132kw, biTDI, SWB, 2WD, manual) in Newcastle. Current tyres are still the original "michelin primacy hp 235/55r17 103w". These have been good and lasted 38,000km, but are expensive!

I've been given the following options, any suggestions on the pick of the bunch?

$208 - Kumho KU31 235/55R17 103W
$220 - Maxxis MA-P1 TP00671100 P235/55R17 103V
$289 - GT Radial CHAMPIRO HPX 235/55R17 103W
$298 - Toyo PROXES 4 235/55R17 103W
$310 - CONTINENTAL VancoContact 235/55R17 103W
$322 - Dunlop SP SPORT 01 235/55R17 103W
$341 - Michelin PRIMACY 3 ST 235/55R17 103W
$347 - Yokohama ADVAN SPORT (V103) 235/55R17 103Y
$399 - Kumho ECSTA LX PLATINUM KU27 235/55R17 103W
$411 - Michelin PRIMACY HP 235/55R17 103W

Thanks everyone.

[timmehs]

Sorry forgot to add that the Toyo Proxes 4 were recommended by one dealer and the CONTINENTAL VancoContact by another. They both recommended against the Maxxis, which is so highly praised in this forum... Hence my current dilemma. Thanks again.

[Transporter]

Sorry forgot to add that the Toyo Proxes 4 were recommended by one dealer and the CONTINENTAL VancoContact by another. They both recommended against the Maxxis, which is so highly praised in this forum... Hence my current dilemma. Thanks again.

The City Discount Tyres recommended me Nankang over Maxxis MAP1. But, I don't think that they are looking well after me, since I've stopped there to get the tyre puncture on our family Golf6 repaired and they even didn't bother to balance the tyre, just marked the position of the tyre on the rim.

I will definitely go with Maxxis next time.

[IN2VWS]

Hi All,

Replacing 4 tyres on a 2011 Crewvan (132kw, biTDI, SWB, 2WD, manual) in Newcastle. Current tyres are still the original "michelin primacy hp 235/55r17 103w". These have been good and lasted 38,000km, but are expensive!

I've been given the following options, any suggestions on the pick of the bunch?

$208 - Kumho KU31 235/55R17 103W
$220 - Maxxis MA-P1 TP00671100 P235/55R17 103V
$289 - GT Radial CHAMPIRO HPX 235/55R17 103W
$298 - Toyo PROXES 4 235/55R17 103W
$310 - CONTINENTAL VancoContact 235/55R17 103W
$322 - Dunlop SP SPORT 01 235/55R17 103W
$341 - Michelin PRIMACY 3 ST 235/55R17 103W
$347 - Yokohama ADVAN SPORT (V103) 235/55R17 103Y
$399 - Kumho ECSTA LX PLATINUM KU27 235/55R17 103W
$411 - Michelin PRIMACY HP 235/55R17 103W

Thanks everyone.

I am currently running the Nankangs, which cost me $120 each. They are ok. Probably will only get to 40,000 km.
The Michelin Agelis which came with the van, we're replaced at 55,000km

[bobf]

another option is Federal Couragia S/U 225/60r 17, 105 H xl - this tyre is 12mm larger OD than the 235/55 and will give a 6mm lift. They are a directional tyre, have had some good reviews OS and I have been quoted $190 each. NSW has now changed ODR rules and allow a 7% increase in overall diameter which also makes 235/60s legal -Yokohama 235/60 r17 103w - Hoddy fitted these and might like to comment.

[brad]

How far "wrong"are the speedos on these vans?

On the Skoda I went from 205/55r16 to 225/55r16 & it made the speedo near perfect. It now reads 3kmh under at 100kmh - was 9kmh under before.

I find having an accurate speedo safer (from speed cameras, etc) than having one that is 10% "wrong". Accurate speedo also means more accurate distance between services & more accurate fuel usage calculation.

[Transporter]

How far "wrong"are the speedos on these vans?

On the Skoda I went from 205/55r16 to 225/55r16 & it made the speedo near perfect. It now reads 3kmh under at 100kmh - was 9kmh under before.

I find having an accurate speedo safer (from speed cameras, etc) than having one that is 10% "wrong". Accurate speedo also means more accurate distance between services & more accurate fuel usage calculation.

Not by much, mine reads 110km/ and the GPS says 103km/h. At 60km you have only 3km/h safety buffer, means you're driving at 57km/h. I prefer the factory in built error rather than paying the fines.

[brad]

Not by much, mine reads 110km/ and the GPS says 103km/h. At 60km you have only 3km/h safety buffer, means you're driving at 57km/h. I prefer the factory in built error rather than paying the fines.

3 fines spread over 35 years. Not once would a speedo "buffer"have helped as I wasn't looking at the speedo. NSW gets an unofficial 10% buffer. I tend to drive right on or just under the limit these days as Sydney traffic is so congested. The vehicle is torquey enough that you don't need to speed. It drives me somewhat insane when I am driving along the 110kmh motorway with the cruise on 108kmh (105kmh GPS) and as you pass the parked police car (I pass 4 per day - every work day) the vehicle in front brakes (I'm assuming because their "safe" speedo is reading 115kmh).

I think we've had this conversation before but for me it's like setting your watch 10 minutes fast so you won't be late - who are you actually trying to fool if you know your watch is fast? Your wife & kids?

[greymad]

So I've just had my new AP1 Maxxis fitted: 235/55/17 103V Sidewall states load capacity/rating 875kg at max press 50psi cold.
A tad over $1k for four. Interesting they are labelled as "M+S" (mud and snow? or am I missing something here...)
The old (original fitment) Dunlop SP's managed 45k with rotation, including spare, at about 30k. Least worn Dunlop has gone to the spare.
Initial impressions - the Maxxis are somewhat softer (less "bump-thump"). That's with the placarded un/light loaded pressures of 44 front, 38 rear.
Took the opportunity to have the brake pads checked at the same time - good for another 20k at least.

[Diesel_vert]

Interesting they are labelled as "M+S" (mud and snow? or am I missing something here...)

The M+S mark signifies they are all-season tyres and indicates they are suitable for light snowfall (as well as rain and shine). Compared to summer tyres, they generally tend to wear less quickly and are softer in their response to vehicle inputs, as well as road surface imperfections. All-season tyres hold the biggest share in the North American market, due to its varied and diverse climate.

Summer tyres (i.e. what most of us just refer to as regular tyres) gradually start to lose their performance when the temperature falls below +7°C, as the tread compound begins to harden - and at very low temperatures, it even becomes brittle. Most tread patterns are also unsuitable for dealing with snow.

Winter tyres (also marked M+S, but feature a snowflake-in-a-mountain symbol to signify its cold-weather capabilities) are better suited to more consistent and/or heavier snowfall, but are too compromised in warm and dry conditions. Commonly used in continental Europe and other regions around the world which experience alpine conditions.

For obvious reasons, all-season (M+S) and winter tyres hold little market share in Australia.

[greymad]

"they generally tend to wear less quickly and are softer in their response to vehicle inputs, as well as road surface imperfections."

Thanks for that info - those would seem to be the exact qualities I was looking for after enduring the "crash-bang-thump" Dunlop SP's.