Hello Folks,
I have narrowed down two of these options for my Mazda CX5 FWD as a replacement option after running 40Ks. Do you have any recommendations between the two or rather other suitable value for money options?
Specs: 225/65R17 102V
Cheers
Bridgestone Bridgestone Dueler H/T 470 TL Vs Continental ULTRA CONTACT UC6
NeverMissABargain on 14/01/2020 - 13:21
Last edited 14/01/2020 - 18:05
Last edited 14/01/2020 - 18:05
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Sorry mate, edited.
Specs: 225/65R17 102V
Tempe Tyres has the Conti UC6 for $132
The Bridgestone is a T speed rating which is less than a V, so if you fit them you have to put a small sticker on your windscreen saying there is a lower speed rated tyre fitted. FWIW they are $139
Personally, I'd fit either the Michelin Latitude Tour HP or the Primacy SUV but they are $180-190.
I always get great mileage out of Michelin and think they are worth the extra spend. I did have Conti CSC2 on my current car when I bought it and they were also good so I don't think the UC6 would be a bad choice.
Tempe are a legitimate supplier and Bob jane, Jax etc should price match
Thanks much for your inputs.
I am able to get a price quote of $591 for Continental UC6 from Kmart Tyres (inculding wheel balancing and alignment).
Do you have any inputs around on how to effectively check regarding the tyres stock to avoid an old stock?
T rating is still 190km/h, unless OP is planning on breaking any land speed records or setting some blistering lap times around Philip Island in heir CX5, I think T rated would be ok.
What I look for on things like SUV and the like, is to look at the load rating. I see so many SUV type vehicles with big arse after market rims and they are fitted out with car tyres with a load index that would barely cover the weight of the vehicle, let alone it being full of people and gear…
@pegaxs: I know what you are saying but I have a totally non-proven theory that the higher the speed rating, the better the tyre is made.
And it still stands that if you fit a lower speed rating than what is on the tyre placard you have to fit the windscreen sticker (in NSW - not sure about VIC). In this day and age where people have kittens over window tint legality why would you tempt fate when the price is similar?
@brad1-8tsi: Wow. I have never seen nor heard of that. I just take wheels off and give them to the tyre fitters to change. I have never bothered checking the speed rating against tyre placards and have never seen a sticker on the window of any vehicle.
The speed rating of tyres fitted should be equal to or higher than the rating of the original tyres fitted by the vehicle manufacturer. However:
• If the speed rating of the tyres specified for your vehicle is higher than 180 km/h, you may fit tyres with a lower speed rating, but not lower than the vehicle’s top speed
• If the replacement tyres fitted have a speed rating less than that shown on the vehicle’s tyre placard, it is recommended that a warning label be affixed to the vehicle as shown in Figure 3. Usually, the tyre dealer attaches the label.
@pegaxs: I used to sell tyres for a living.
2 of the places I worked at did lots of custom wheels and "customer specified" changes. You had to be on top of the regulations to give the customer the heads-up that their tyres or wheels didn't comply. We even had "Not for use on public roads" stamps for the receipt.
Generally, tyresales will give you a ballpark then ask around if anyone can price beat the cheapest quote you get.
I would be wary of some of the really cheap offerings from random tyre shops though. Went to one some time ago for BFG KO2s and they were clearly quite old rubber with an old date stamp. Figured was worth paying bit more to get it from reputable place with free alignment instead.
Lower speed, higher comfort version of the Dueler's are $149 a pop with $100 off when you buy 4. That's $500 total which is pretty good, ask them to throw in free alignment.
https://www.bobjane.com.au/a/225-65r17-tyres/bridgestone/due…
https://www.bobjane.com.au/promo/bridgestone-cash-back-promo…
Thanks for your inputs. Do you reckon if a different Load Rating complies with the legal standards as the Dueler you mentioned is having 101 load rating. I would agree that a lower speed rating H could be accepted compared to V.
Do you reckon if a different Load Rating complies with the legal standards as the Dueler you mentioned is having 101 load rating.
Can you please rephrase this, no idea what you're asking.
I'd suggest you read vicroads VSB14.
Are you a race driver? Do you do lots of Highway kms? Do you drive gravel roads or off road at all?
If no to all the above, it you only drive in the city at slow computer speeds, then pretty much anything but the cheapest Chinese tyres will do.
Bob Jane has a number of grey imports that are not covered by the manufacturers warranty.
Yokohama and Maxxis being two.
Michelin or Conti.No brainer.
Can't look for bargains if I don't know the size