T5 Tyres 17" what is available in OZ

[Rebuild]

After 46K km ,giving the Hankook's the flick.All are worn on inner and outer edges,centre is fine.One has bubbled on the tread, causing vibration.
And I've had two sidewall blowouts that i don't think were down to my driving.

Going with the Maxxis MA-P1.$215 each
Did price the Continental Vanco Contacts at around $500 each.Ouch!!

[Cousin]

Going with the Maxxis MA-P1.$215 each

Rebuild, that's a damn good price for that tyre
I haven't been able to track any down in Melbourne yet, although I haven't really been looking too hard.

The one's I've got on at the mo have done 45,000 ks and they were rotated today, probably for the last time
I'll be looking to replace in the next 10 to 15,000 ks

So 55,000 to 60,000ks I reckon is good for the weight of these vans (mines around 2.3 ton)

Pretty sure you'll be happy with them

Do you mind telling us who you're getting them from?



M

[Rebuild]

Local tyre store,not one of the big chains.

[bobf]

Goodyear now have available a 215/60R17 C, 109/107T Cargo Vector that ticks all the boxes on the tyre placard plus has a higher load rating (109 v 104). The tyre is made in Germany (not Singapore like most Goodyears), is C (LT) construction, M+S rated. It has a similar tread pattern to the Wrangler AT. This tyre looks a far better bet for off-road work than the 235/55s or any of the alternatives.

Dave Berry from Trakadu was the driving force behind getting them into the country and he is fitting them to the Trakadu AT van. Dave can supply at $230 fitted, or they can be got thru Beaurepairs. Will post some pics when/if I work out how to do it.

[Sunny43.5]

Hi all we own two T5,s 1 x TDI 128 triptronic and a 2.0lt petrol manual , after we fitted alloys we used the original factory tyres which lasted about 38,000ks . then when I received sticker shock for similar replacement tyres I went in search of some other options . Eventually I decided on some Nankang tyres P235 55R/17 103V M+S Dot 10K3 Toursport NS . Costs around $200 each lasted around 40000 plus and thats without rotation [silly me if rotated would add another 5000] any way they perform fantastic wet and dry , we did have two tyres which one of had a blow out and found small splits on the second but even after 20000 kays they replaced them free of charge . No problems with road noise they are worth a look at , and on my own work van I don,t treat them with much respect and they just keep going . Howard

[Cousin]

Anyone have any experience with Kumho KU27's?

M

[Transporter]

I have Kumho KH15 at the moment. They're quiet tyres with a good grip, but I don't see them to pass 40,000km

Kumho KU27 review

[Transporter]

The Kumho Solus KH15 update. I've done just over 10,000km on these tyres and they're 50% worn, I'll be lucky to get 20,000km out of them. They were rotated every 5,000km and pumped to correct pressure 51PSI (van fully loaded 100% of the time).



That's above TWI.

[Cousin]

That's deplorable, Transporter
Must admit it's one of the reasons I decided not to go with Kumhos
When you mentioned you probably won't see much past 40,000 I checked around for the MA P1 Maxxis
Eventually found some for $215 a corner fitted
I got about 70,000 ks from the set they replaced, so I figure they were a much better deal


M

[Transporter]

Yeah, but do they have the correct load rating? I didn't see that they had, so I never went and checked them out.

Edit: Just rang to Bob Jane and they don't have these Maxxis in 17". What size do you you have?

How ever I checked Maxxis website and found this, http://maxxistyres.com.au/tyredetails.php?id=4&cat=1

another to look at is Toyo for around $300 http://www.thewheeldeal.com.au/produ...oducts_id=1575 it is 103W rated

[Rebuild]

Maxxis MA P1 235/55x17 103 load rating
Got mine from here
Seaton Tyre Store

[Transporter]

Thanks Steve, obviously BJ don't know some details of the products they're selling.
I will give them a go, was almost ready to buy the 16"rims.

[Transporter]

All going well with the Yoko's. 23,000km, minimal signs of wear.
The only concern is noise from front right tyre when turning left at speed ( above 50km/hr).
I had the tyre checked and wheel alignment checked -> all OK
VW service didn't think it was the bearing.
They didn't make noise initially so I'm unsure as to why they would become noisy now.
Need to check whether the left one also makes noise and maybe rotate tyres...

Hoddy how are you going with these Yokos? I'm up for new tyres again and am shopping around. I found this Kumho KU31 http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/store/ku...6w-ku31-1.html at $174 each they're verry tempting.

[bluefin321]

Hoddy how are you going with these Yokos? I'm up for new tyres again and am shopping around. I found this Kumho KU31 KUMHO 235/55R17 106W KU31 |KUMHO KU31 Tyre - Ozzy Tyres at $174 each they're verry tempting.

I've used KU31 before (not on the T5) and they are a good value for money tyre with plenty of grip and great in the wet, though they are on the softer side and pretty noisy. Check prices with Tempe Tyres as they are usually the cheapest and they will ship interstate.

[hoddy]

Hoddy how are you going with these Yokos? I'm up for new tyres again and am shopping around. I found this Kumho KU31 KUMHO 235/55R17 106W KU31 |KUMHO KU31 Tyre - Ozzy Tyres at $174 each they're verry tempting.

Yoko's are going well. NB size is 235/60/17, done 43,000kms now, hopefully another 10-15 K before I need new ones.
Had some wearing on the front left shoulder, better now after alignment / rotation.
No other concerns, am very happy with this tyre.
Spare is still brand new.