T5 Tyres 17" what is available in OZ

[tennysonian]

Kumho Krugen KL33 Impressions:

Just back from 3 days camping about 4 hours driving north west of Sydney. Kumho Krugen KL33 much softer/less jarring ride compared to the Dunlop Sports. Really enjoyed the better ride on pot-holed country roads and about 10 km dirt at the end into the NP campsite. Not as precise steering feel as the Dunlops, but still very happy with them so far.

[tennysonian]

Thanks for the comments on the Kumho Krugen KL33. I just had a set fitted today and will endeavour to give some impressions after some more time with them.

[TonyMax]

I've just ordered a set of the KL33s for my T6 LWB. Ask me in a few months and I'll report back .

[Sunny43.5]

No problem I was a bit concerned the moderators might move your question as they don,t like to see the same subject twice which was why I suggested to check the previous post about tyres etc .

[tennysonian]

Thanks Sunny43.5 have seen that thread. I searched again and could see some Kumho references but did not find the same model.

There is a thread on R17 tyres where I saw one entry from Dec 2016 which gave impressions of the Kumho Crugen KL33 - T5 Tyres 17" what is available in OZ.

Have not seen any other mentions and just wondering if anyone else has any other views.
Many thanks

[Sunny43.5]

The tyre subject on multi vans has been well and truly covered on this post here 13 pages of info might help shed some light for you .215/65 R16 C 106/104/T Tyres for Multivan

[tennysonian]

Views on 235/55/17 Kumho Crugen KL33 103V on 2011 T5 Multivan

I have a 2011 T5 Multivan Comfortline and have been sticking with 235/55/17 Dunlop SP Sport tyres (which were originally fitted). They have been good around town and freeway cruising.

Need some new tyres and will be seeking out more back roads and dirt roads as doing more camping with the van. Found the Dunlops pretty rough on pot holed roads and especially on dirt roads.

One of the tyre threads on this forum had a user say they tried the Kumho Crugen (used on a number of SUVs) and thought OK, perhaps not as precise as the Dunlops but ride not as harsh and very good grip.

Anyone else tried these on their Multivan and care to share experience?

Many Thanks

[TonyMax]

Has anyone managed to find successfully any Cooper tyres appropriately load rated in Australia for T5 (or T6) in anything close to 235/55?

[Tig-uan]

A quick comment on Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX RT 2 235/55 R17 103Y I just had installed.

Note, this is about the newest RT2 model. I previously tried the original RT.
I picked RT2 as I wanted something very newly released and the very top of the range of a major brand.
Ordered the RT2s from Tyroola, no problems with the process or installation.

So, back to the tyre itself:
Good: very sticky, very low noise, crisp steering feedback and overall makes the Multivan most fun to drive. Also, low rolling resistance, fuel consumption fallen.
Bad: while very good with big bumps, the secondary ride is a bit jittery. Tends to feel more of small road imperfections. This is a similar effect the RT had, but to a slighly smaller extent. I dropped tyre pressure a little to compensate.

I have the RT2s on the front only, at the back I am still using more comfort orientated tyres.

[aSimpleLife]

Thankyou very much for taking the time to provide that detail.

[Tig-uan]

Here are my impressions from newer model tyres I fitted recently:

Kumho Crugen KL33. 235/55r17 103V. Korea. Treadwear index 440. This is the only all-season (suitable for winter temp) mud+show tyre in this list. Very good in every respect, but more vague in steering than summer tyres. The car feels higher, tyres feel tough, and seem they could handle going off tarmac. No issues with noise levels or ride quality, both great. Have the best traction in the rain, no axle tramp during full power take off in the wet.

Continental Premium Contact 5. 235/55r17 103W. France. Treadwear 280 or so. These ones have very cushy ride, but to the point of being too floaty. They feel like they would have great traction, but you will find it hard to get close to its limits due to increased sideways roll and floatiness. Noise low.

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT. 235/55r17 103Y. (dont confuse with "Maxx TT" or "Sport 01" Dunlop models). Germany. Treadwear 240 or so, if I remember correctly). These are noticeably more sporty than Dunlop TT or 01, or any other tyre I tried. Best steering feel and connection. Noise Low. But, they transmit more bumps, and are a step more hardest riding than the rest in this list.

Kimho Ecsta HS51. 235/55r17 103W. China. Treadwear 340. Noise level the lowest. Good steering feel, handling and ride compromise. Lowest list price here ($240). Feels similar, or slightly better, than other middle-ground such are Dunlop Maxx TT or Dunlop Sport 01. These are currently my favorite. On the negative side, while they have very wide grooves, but like the other tyres here (except Crugen KL33) they are unable to take off in the wet at full power without axle tramp.

Bridgeston ER300. 235/55r17 103V. Not tried.

Michelin Premacy ST. Tried only at the rear, had excellent ride and low noise. Not sure how they would do at the front.

[Bryn23]

Those Maxxis Bravo AT 771 look pretty good, it's got a diameter of 704mm, so thats only 14mm over the 690mm standard.

Good for those states that restrict you to 15mm, and it's damm hard finding a load rated AT close to the 690mm diameter.

I've had Maxxis Bighorns on my Can Am Commander and they were good, and they are well regarded in offroad biking and in the SxS/ATV world.

Be interesting to see how many km you can get out of these.

AT771 BRAVO |

[Dennisg51]

T5 16 " tyre choice

I know this thread is titled 17" however, I found it very useful subject read when researching & deciding to replace my T5 16 " tyres.

I went with Toyo 205/65R16C 107T, priced @ $220 ea from Tyrepower. I run them around 48 psi usually and have had tremendous wear results, I'd expect get over 55,000 out of this set.

I have now just completed a rotation after 29,357 klms and have found these excellent tyres for my LWB Campervan. Did a big trip 18,000 k's to and from WA with a lot of dirt road driving, setting tyres to 25 psi at times. These Toyo's went really well.

I find them a very comfortable drive, ride & handling and would appear to be giving me excellent mileage out of the set.

Hope this summary helps, cheers Dennis

[Heebee]

Thanks for the info rebuild.

Edit: just read an earlier post on this thread about the Maxxis AT771. Think I'll have a look at fitting these.

[Rebuild]

heebee,
Mine has same on placard
don't quote me on this, but when i was looking through options at BJ's, the sales guy seemed to look at the 104 rating as minimum for 60 series tyres.Of his range, or what he was looking at, he didn't find anything within load rating/tyre diam requirements(only max of +15mm on diam in SA).
Talk to your tyrefitter