T5 Tyres 17" what is available in OZ

[Transporter]

Did anyone have Maxis MAP1 and Hankook RA23?

If yes, which one did you get more km from?

[Rebuild]

I've used RA23's and MAP1's
from my notes, got about 46K km from the Hankooks(wasn't a full set, as i had some tyre bubbling issues and punctures).All seemed to wear on inner and outer edges with centre of tread mostly good.45ish psi
2 x MAP1 put on front at around 119K, got about 138K now, so 19K on those, not sure they'll make 40K.Run at 45psi.Wear is pretty even.

[BLUETORO]

Hi all, have just found this thread and I'm looking into tyres for my van. I carry around 600kg all the time and tow my racecar that weighs 2200kg including the trailer a few times per year.
My van has Nexen tyres with a load rating of 99 which are incorrect but came with these as I bought it as an Ex police van. The tyres I will buy will last me 5 years and the life of my van so I am being quiet fussy with my choice.
Im liking the Hankooks and the Maxxis at this stage.
Cheers Elvio

[Transporter]

The Maxxis maybe a bit noisy as some people who used them would tell you.

[Tig-uan]

I personally like to stay with W rated tyres, e.g. Dunlop, Michelin, etc. I believe Hankook is H-rated and Maxxies is V-rated. But, in your case, since you need to carry heavy loads all the time, consider 109 rated goodyears "Cargo Vector 2":

Goodyear Cargo Vector 2 Tyres

[Transporter]

At 132800km for the second time I went with the Hankook RA23. It feels like I've just bought a new van, nice and quiet ride again.

If someone wants an unused GY Cargo Vector 215/60/17c tyre... You could have it for $150 and I even through in a good used one with the 3mm thread remaining. I'm happy to deliver in Adelaide area for free.

[BLUETORO]

Finally made my choice and selected Michelin Primacy 3 235/55/17 103 rated Y speed (300km/h) on my a set of new steel wheels.
Drives very smooth and rated as a fuel saving tyre.

[Sunny43.5]

I am not surprised it runs smooth there would be no weight on the tyres in that position !!

[Tig-uan]

"selected Michelin Primacy 3 235/55/17 103 rated Y speed"

Just wondering where they are sourced from? They do not seem to be on the Michelin au web site, could be a gret import?

[lynnos]

Hello,
I notice a few entries back that there is a suggestion to consider 16" wheels. I have a 2011 T5 4 motion Crewvan with 132kw Engine and the size of the front brakes means there is no way you can fit 16's on it. I have Dunlop Sport 01's at present but will be getting something new soon as they all have some serious cuts in them from previous ownership which is working on my conscience. Shame, as they feel like a great tyre and have only done 20k with good tread left. Sounds like most are happy with their Hankook RA23's. It sounds like the best way out of off roading or highway is to have two sets of wheels, but of course travelling to somewhere and then going off road is the problem. 'Horses for courses' I guess.

[Transporter]

The 17" GY Cargos are as tough as nails, but also a bit noisier when on the bitumen.

[Multivan2010]

Hi Tig-uan,
After reading the forum for the 17" tyres, I noticed that you ran the Dunlop Sp Sport 01's on the front & the Michelin Primacy 3 St's on the rear in early 2014. I'm wondering if your able to comment on the Primacy as a steerer or have you choose a different Brand / Type.
I'm currently considering the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, Falken FK453, ContiPremiumConact 5 & the local tyre shop also offered the Bridgestone RE-003.
My Multivan spends all of it's life on sealed roads & not too many round-abouts in W.A. which should lessen the impact of outer tyre wear on the fronts.
I often drive down south of W.A. on 3 - 4hr journeys with the Family.
Any advise?

Thanks - Stout.

[Tig-uan]

Stout:

Michelin Primacy 3 ST are great on the rear because they make a big difference to ride/refinement at rear (which needs improvement).
I have not tried them on the front, so I do not know if they would feel too soft for sporty feeling front-end, but they are a quality tyre, so worth a try. I personally would still put a sporty tyre to the front.

The Michelins, being at the rear, wear very slowly, still look like new.
At the front, I am half-way thru the 4th pair of Dunlops. (Car done 50,000 kms)

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT: they list them on the web site, but usually are out-of-stock.
Bridgestone RE-003: they do not list them in 103 load rating for 17".

[SnowMotion]

I am happy to say the Khumo KU27's I fitted have now 51K km's and still have a few mm's of tread left. I have run them at 48psi which seems to minimize the scrubbing of the outside of the front tyres and rotated them about every 8000km. Seems to have helped with a good even wear. Performance and noise was all really good.
I have now removed these tyres and alloys and had the factory steel wheels powder coated black and fitted a set of Nokian winter tyres for the next 3 months whilst I visit a few ski resorts. These tyres are a little louder on the highway but have great grip in the wet and snow. Tested out in Mittagong last Friday morning.

[REVHE4D]

I am happy to say the Khumo KU27's I fitted have now 51K km's and still have a few mm's of tread left. I have run them at 48psi which seems to minimize the scrubbing of the outside of the front tyres and rotated them about every 8000km. Seems to have helped with a good even wear. Performance and noise was all really good.
I have now removed these tyres and alloys and had the factory steel wheels powder coated black and fitted a set of Nokian winter tyres for the next 3 months whilst I visit a few ski resorts. These tyres are a little louder on the highway but have great grip in the wet and snow. Tested out in Mittagong last Friday morning.

Can you show us a picture of your powder coated wheels, how long did they take to do them and how much did it cost, we're you happy? I would love to do mine.

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