Tyres (215/55 R17) Recommendations

capslock janitor on 21/02/2024 - 21:35
Last edited 28/02/2024 - 22:39 by 1 other user

Looking to replace some tyres on Toyota Aurion Sportivo ZR6, maybe a pair/set of 2 tyres at front for now.

Edit-

I don't know about the brands like, Diamond Back. (If you have good things to say about any of those let me know). Don't want Dunlops or Goodyear.

So next up would be the Kumho's TX31 and PS71's, which are both "EV tyres". Thoughts? the latter treads pattern looks kinda flat/bald.

Are EV Tyres OK on regular gas/ICE Vehicle?

update—-poll created

Poll Options

  • 2
    BFGoodrich Tires Advantage Control™, 215/55R17, 94V
  • 1
    HANKOOK VENTUS PRIME3 K125, 215/55R17, 94W
  • 2
    CONTI UltraContact UC7, 94W 215/55 R17, 94W
Automotive Car Toyota Tyre

Comments

  • deme on 21/02/2024 - 21:37
    +1

    I prefer circular.

    • dbmitch on 22/02/2024 - 21:21

      The tank treads didn't work out I C

      • deme on 22/02/2024 - 21:21

        Not for 215/55 R17

  • bdl on 21/02/2024 - 21:41

    Why no Dunlops or Goodyear?

  • capslock janitor on 21/02/2024 - 21:42

    also does (ECO) and (XL) mean anything practical ?

    • FoxJump on 21/02/2024 - 21:58
      +2

      XL means extra load. Means slightly stronger tyre. Means more fuel usage.
      Eco means .. probably the opposite.

      • capslock janitor on 22/02/2024 - 15:39

        What if it's both ECO - XL?
        https://www.bobjane.com.au/a/215-55r17-tyres/bridgestone/bri…

        • FoxJump on 22/02/2024 - 17:18

          The number "98V" is the "weight limit - speed rating"
          see the other tyres of that size have 94?
          This one has 98

          Meaning it can carry more weight. So the widewalls are a bit stronger and might be able to cope with more abuse.
          It's probably intended for tradie utes. But you can still buy it for your car.

          Probably ECO-XL uses more fuel than regular ECO, but will it use more fuel than non-ECO - i dont know.

  • FoxJump on 21/02/2024 - 22:01
    +2

    you can also check slightly different sizes, as long as the weight rating is the same or higher than OEM

    ie: you have 215/55/17
    you could get:
    225/50/17
    225/55/17
    205/60/17

    some of those may be cheaper than the standard size.

    check a tire size comparison website for the sizese. the above are +/- 1.5%

    • capslock janitor on 21/02/2024 - 22:14

      thanks good to know, but it seems advanced ,!

    • sumyungguy on 22/02/2024 - 00:56

      215/55R17 & 235/50R17 are the same diameter. Your tyre placard will show the rated sizes.

      • capslock janitor on 22/02/2024 - 18:06

        Where's tyre placard ?
        inside the door jamb says "RECOMMENDED TYRE SIZES — 215/55 R17 93V"

        • sumyungguy on 22/02/2024 - 18:09

          I just looked up your owner's manual - unlike some other makes Toyota only includes one size on the placard, so best to go with that one which is cheaper anyway probs due to higher volume.

  • soan papdi on 21/02/2024 - 22:05

    Kumho's TX31

    This tyre is fitted as original equipment to the Kia Niro Plus Electric vehicle which is purpose built for taxi use.

    Tried bridgestone?

    • capslock janitor on 21/02/2024 - 22:15

      tried current bridgesto EcopiaEP300, would like to try something different

  • capslock janitor on 21/02/2024 - 22:19
    +1

    updated post with the bj results i was referencing

    • FoxJump on 21/02/2024 - 22:27
      +6

      *giggles

  • FoxJump on 21/02/2024 - 22:28
    +2

    Another top tip, look at European websites for car tyres.
    they have to include a ranking (ABCDE) for wet weather breaking, noise and rolling resistance

  • Gdsamp on 21/02/2024 - 22:32
    +1

    https://www.bridgestone.com.au/

    currently 4th tyre free on ecopias. available in 215/55 R17

    personally i would wait for that deal on turanza serenity plus. comes around every 3 months or, probably due for one in march. Ozb anecdotes (and my personal experience) suggest theyre a decent tire youll get good life out of

  • Hackney on 22/02/2024 - 06:04
    +1

    Michelin.

  • JIMB0 on 22/02/2024 - 07:46

    Pirelli.

  • Minimum chips on 22/02/2024 - 08:42
    +1

    Wait people actually pick out tyres? I thought we were all just buying whatever was on sale at Jax/Tyrepower/Bob Jane from a Euro/American/Korean/Japanese brand. Like you look them up to make sure they're not utter crap but never choose the tyre first in case it's still full price.

    Last time I chose tyres first I was quoted $900 for 4. Paid $570 in the end by getting some Pirelli on special, and not even the entry level ones.

  • JDMcarfan on 22/02/2024 - 10:29
    +1

    its an aurion, nothing fancy (i mean it dynamically) but has a fair bit of power through the front wheels.
    ignore all the no names (if you dont recognise it, assume its a no name)
    i wouldnt just bag out a brand because of a bad experience. For example, the dunlop sp fm800 tyres are a great fit (sporty, but comfortable and long lasting, well reviewed, plus on sale reguarly) and is something i run on one of my vehicles. the better chance is you ran some eco-specific tyre (same case goes for any brand) which will run a harder compound and then absolutely suck with grip, esp with 200kw going through the front tyres. I've had an aurion and know axle tramp to be particularly bad with crappy tyres.
    dont use EV tyres on regular vehicles, their compound is designed for the added weight of EV's and are designed for minimal rolling resistance
    general range recommendations: Michelin Primacy, Bridgestone Turanza, Dunlop SP, Yokohama Advan

  • sumyungguy on 22/02/2024 - 17:35

    Winrun 215/55R17 via Tyroola are $74.80 plus fitting. Highly regarded cheap tyres.

    • Hackney on 22/02/2024 - 17:53

      ‘Cheap’ being the operative word, don’t know about ‘Winrun’, more like run for your life! Cheap,& nasty!

    • brendanm on 22/02/2024 - 18:15
      +1

      I highly regard winrun as garbage.

      • sumyungguy on 22/02/2024 - 18:30

        From first hand experience?

        • brendanm on 22/02/2024 - 18:41

          Yes.

        • Hackney on 22/02/2024 - 19:04
          +2

          @sumyunguy, why would you even contemplate buying them? Just absolute garbage.Just to save a few dollars? Defies logic.

          • sumyungguy on 22/02/2024 - 22:30

            @Hackney: I don't think all models of Winrun are equivalent. R330s are highly rated. Here's a comparison: https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/Are-Budget-Tyres-Finally…

            • JIMB0 on 23/02/2024 - 08:50

              @sumyungguy: The R330 has very little traction in the wet. On a RWD car they are fun at first then it gets annoying with the rear end stepping out of you're not careful. With the Aurion being FWD and fairly powerful they'd be diabolical.

            • Hackney on 23/02/2024 - 11:42
              +1

              @sumyungguy: @sumyungguy, think you need a reality check, they are for all intentions rubbish.Go onto ‘Tyre reviews’ (YT) best site out there.Michelin(which I tend to ‘bang’ on about, & do admit I am biased) Continental & Goodyear(specifically the Asymmetric 6, just a brilliant tyre) Title: Michelin vs Bridgestone vs Continental vs Goodyear vs Hankook vs Yokohama.

              • sumyungguy on 23/02/2024 - 12:30

                @Hackney: I personally only buy Continentals but not everyone wants to spend big on tyres, so if you get asked for a low cost option what do you recommend?

                • Hackney on 23/02/2024 - 19:03

                  @sumyungguy: I have Continental sports Contact 2 on my Fiesta 1.0.Continental is a great tyre.But have Michelins on our other main car.Have had quite a few sets of Conti’s on a few cars.I would have put Michelin on the Fiesta except they don’t make the size for that particular model. Kumho is not a bad mid range tyre, as is Hankook.Fairly good pricing as well(depending where you purchase of course.)

          • CurlCurl on 25/02/2024 - 11:53

            @Hackney:

            @sumyunguy, why would you even contemplate buying them? Just absolute garbage.Just to save a few dollars? Defies logic.

            sumyunguy forgot to mention they are on his pedal car.

            • sumyungguy on 25/02/2024 - 23:10

              @CurlCurl: Must be a senior to even know what a pedal car is. But you therefore would have been through enough sets to offer some insight, assuming you can even tell the difference beyond reading the sidewalls.

              • CurlCurl on 26/02/2024 - 16:56

                @sumyungguy:

                Must be a senior to even know what a pedal car is

                Your reply tells me you also know what a pedal car is. Maybe you should get out more. My now 4 year old grandson had a pedal car.

                As for But you therefore would have been through enough sets to offer some insight, assuming you can even tell the difference beyond reading the sidewalls.

                Having owned 4X4s since 1988 and not owned a CAR for the last 36 years I have no knowledge of current CAR tyres. The comment I made about Goodyear and Dunlop tyres were in relation to CAR tyres I had in the late 70s and early 80s. Remember, once bitten, twice shy.

    • JIMB0 on 22/02/2024 - 20:25
      +1

      I bought a second hand car that had new Winrun tyres fitted. They had so little traction in the wet it was scary. The rear end would get loose very easily, even at speed. I replaced them with Pirelli P7 tyres that have more traction in the wet than Winrun's had in the dry.

  • Crossgates on 22/02/2024 - 18:20

    My first choice for a good budget tyre would be Kuhmo. Diamondbacks are naff - rock hard compound that'll give you no wet grip. GT Radial also make not bad tyres at the lower end.

  • tonester on 23/02/2024 - 15:27
    +2

    never skimp on tyres, they're the sole things keeping you on the road - i've only ever bought Michelin Pilot Sports

  • Manny Calavera on 24/02/2024 - 21:32

    Conti MC6s on mine this time round.

    They behave well when it is wet.

    • Hackney on 25/02/2024 - 10:31

      MC 6 was developed primarily for the Australian market you cannot get them anywhere else.

      • Manny Calavera on 25/02/2024 - 18:06

        Sounds like I've chosen okay then.

        My last car always had pilot sports but because of stupid factory rear camber it'd eat the shoulders in 15,000km.

        • Hackney on 27/02/2024 - 06:41

          Had a few sets of them, nothing exceptional, but they were ok.

  • capslock janitor on 28/02/2024 - 22:45

    hi everyone thankyou for the infos .
    kindly vote in the poll and comment if you like;
    we narrowed to these 3 models-

    BFGoodrich Tires Advantage Control™ 215/55R17 94V
    https://www.bobjane.com.au/a/215-55r17-tyres/bfgoodrich-tire…

    HANKOOK VENTUS PRIME3 K125 215/55R17 94W
    https://www.tyresales.com.au/buy/tyre/hankook/ventus_prime3_…

    CONTI UltraContact UC7 94W 215/55 R17 94W
    https://www.mycar.com.au/tyres/continental/ultracontact-uc7/…

    • Crossgates on 03/03/2024 - 09:12

      The BF is an all-season, all-rounder tyre whereas the Hankook is more performance orientated. If you like to drive your car spiritedly, then go the Hankooks, otherwise the BFs will be fine.

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