T5 Tyres 17" what is available in OZ

[Heebee]

Hi all, question on load rating.

My vehicle (T5 multivan 4 motion) has 235/55R17 103 tyres standard. The placard has a 215/60 tyre option with a 104/102T load rating next to it (not sure why 2 are quoted?). I understand from the regs you can't fit a tyre with a load rating lower than that lowest quoted on the placard. So can I safely fit a 102 load tyre? Everyone here seems to be sticking with 103 load.

Also, anyone running a Maxxis AT771 225/60R17 - any feedback on how they are performing?

Thanks

[aSimpleLife]

The old Maxxis MAP1's were worn down to about 1-2mm from the wear mark, after only 30K.

Wow. That's a lot less with the Maxxi's than I thought you'd get. Thought I had read about far more km's. I got 55k from the Continental VancoContact 205/65 R 16 that came with my 2010 T5 LWB manual. But it has a pretty easy life.

[Rebuild]

new Continental Premium Contact 5 tyres 235/55, around $300 each at Bob Jane Tmart

Originally wanted a slightly higher profile tyre(60 or 65 series, as i do some dirt road driving), but according to SA rules you can't go more than 15mm extra in diameter.
IIRC, nothing in Bob Jane's range fitted the tyre diam/load rating criteria in 60 or 65

The old Maxxis MAP1's were worn down to about 1-2mm from the wear mark, after only 30K. Might have gone to 35K i reckon.
Had a puncture recently so went new

[Foxpuppet]

I ordered four tyres Kumho "Crugen Premium SUV KL33" 235/55r17 103V.
These are all-season M+S (Mud and Snow), should be better for my planned trips to the snow than my current summer tyres.

I expect Kumhos be better than the similar category Hankook RA23s, as the Kumhos are a much newer design and have a higher speed rating compared to Hankook's H.

Will post pics/impressions once fitted next week.

What's the $ damage on the kumhos?


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[Tig-uan]

I ordered four tyres Kumho "Crugen Premium SUV KL33" 235/55r17 103V.
These are all-season M+S (Mud and Snow), should be better for my planned trips to the snow than my current summer tyres.

I expect Kumhos be better than the similar category Hankook RA23s, as the Kumhos are a much newer design and have a higher speed rating compared to Hankook's H.

Will post pics/impressions once fitted next week.

[Foxpuppet]

Out with the old!

On with the new





For my own reference next time I'm due, the RA23 have gone on at 106k
Tyre shop recommends 40psi and rotation at 10k
That pressure seems a little on the low side.


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[Transporter]

How are your hankooks going this time around?

My Federal Formoza FD2 235/55/17 103w XL are done with fairly even wear.
Got them fitted at 78k from memory but my rears wore out by 95k and on 105k now and all 4 need replacing. Not sure why these wore out so quickly.

Front passenger side has now got a deformation/cupping in one spot that makes the steering wheel shake quite a lot.

Tyres are all at first wear indicators.

Thinking of going back to maxxis map1 I had when I originally got the new 17" wheels fitted or the Hankook Ra23

Maxxis $220 a corner fitted
Hankook $205 "

I've done only 13,000km on them and I can't see much of the wear. They should last at least 40,000km.
I always keep 50psi in all 4 (van fully loaded).

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[Foxpuppet]

Having these federals fitted up as we speak

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$195ea

Changing from these to Hankook RA23

[Foxpuppet]

T5 Tyres 17" what is available in OZ

I always buy all 5, since I always rotate the spare as well. Currently have Hankook RA23 for a second time.

How are your hankooks going this time around?

My Federal Formoza FD2 235/55/17 103w XL are done with fairly even wear.
Got them fitted at 78k from memory but my rears wore out by 95k and on 105k now and all 4 need replacing. Not sure why these wore out so quickly.

Front passenger side has now got a deformation/cupping in one spot that makes the steering wheel shake quite a lot.

Tyres are all at first wear indicators.

Thinking of going back to maxxis map1 I had when I originally got the new 17" wheels fitted or the Hankook Ra23

Maxxis $220 a corner fitted
Hankook $205 "

[damdam]

Hi guys,

I have a Multivan with some Dunlop 235/55/ZR17 103W ExtraLoad.Only 15kkm on it.One at the back has a bulge on the wall.

1/ should I change both side ?
2/ what do you recommend ( for comfort& handling, any price range) ?

Thank you
Dam

[1redars]

I have done nothing but fit the tyres. All the research I have done and where I live doesn't require it. 1st gear is low enough for everything I do and being a manual I avoid soft sand as its all or nothing. Miss the low range for that. Why would I need a gearing reduction? The nearest town up here is 500klm away and touring is a norm up here. 10ply tyres are needed once we go off road and the size is the best combo I could come up with. All advice welcome Big Bug

[Big Bug]

They're big tyres, do you have the gearing reduction? Bruce CQ.


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[1redars]

G'day all. Been on here a while but have never posted anything. I bought a 2012 Transporter 4motion dual cab manual which is fully specced up last year. Only had 20000klm on the clock when I got it. Drove it from Newcastle to Paraburdoo in the Pilbara. Drove awesome except for appalling fuel economy (13ltr/100). It was riding on Toyo 235/60/17 AT tyres. As awesome as what they are for mud and snow and light dirt they are not suited to our harsh terrain here in the Pilbara and truth be told the Transporter probably isn't 100% right for our temps or terrain but I'm persevering. Yesterday I fitted some Coopers, STT MAXX 245/70/17 which are more suited to our country up here. Speedo needs adjusting and clearance has a slight inner scrape at full lock on the plastic inner guard. Heading to Perth Sat so keep you posted on how they travel. Getting the ECU tweaked again and tuned on a 4wd dyno. We have got the fuel down to 11ltr/100 so hoping for a bit more.
Adding a Pic of the new boots.

[REVHE4D]

I just got a new set of tires, and went back to the OEM dulop sport 01s. Now I have had a wheel alignment and now it's doing my head in, my steering pulls to the left slightly. I guess it always has but my steering wheel is a lot more out of centre, and I don't like it. I did read here before somewhere about it being the make, and not designed for our roads, someone posted a link to a kit that could correct this, buggered if I can find it again.
Can anyone help me as I want this fixed before I go insane lol. My Ocd is kicking in.

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[mickyd213]

Info I had here was wrong...