07-18-2012, 03:39 PM | #1 |
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Tyre choice
It looks like I will need to change all 4 tyres on my 2.0D X3 in a month or so. I should see 15000 miles from them which I think is ok.
I have Pirelli Cinturato P7's on there from the factory. Wondering whether anyone has had any experience with any other tyres on the X3? Im quite keen to get the quietest possible tyres without reducing performance. |
07-18-2012, 04:37 PM | #2 |
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Is 15,000 miles the norm for tyre wear on the X3? Have all the tyres worn evenly at the same rate. I currently drive a Santa Fe, which is FWD unless it looses grip then the 4WD kicks in. Hence front tyre wear is higher. My understanding is the X3 is 60% power to the rear in normal operation- does that even out wear between front and back? Is that anyway to change the power distribution on the X3?
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07-19-2012, 01:17 AM | #3 |
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Michelin has quit tires as well. Bf good rich are probably the loudest tires I have herd.
If you don't already know about tire rack.com check them out! Great prices.
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07-19-2012, 08:25 AM | #4 |
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Here are test results from professional Finnish magazine:
Tekniikan Maailman Rengastesti 05/2012 sijoitukset: 1 Hankook Ventus Prime 2 9,2 2 Nokian Hakka Blue 9,2 3 Pirelli Cinturato P7 9,2 4 Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 8,7 5 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 8,7 6 Goodyear EfficientGrip 8,6 7 Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse 8,5 8 Barum Bravuris 2 7,2 9 Jinyu YU63 6,8 10 BF Goodrich g-Grip 6,2 Top scores for quietness were 9 points and three tyres scored that: Hankook Nokian Pirelli |
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07-19-2012, 08:39 AM | #5 | |
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Would you be ablle to provide the full test results? What was the size of tyres tested?
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07-19-2012, 09:48 AM | #7 |
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First, it seems to me, at least on the Italian market that Hankook should be the lowest priced if not in the whole lot, at least within the ones with best scores. If they wear as the Pirelli, it's already a good advantage, given the score they have according to what is reported here.
I would definitely do the rotation around every 10.000 miles (16.000 km circa) , even if the car is a 4x4 the wheels on the front have to "suffer" the wear due to steering that adds for sure some more wrt to the back wheels, at least for what concerns the external side. |
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07-19-2012, 10:51 AM | #8 | |
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I have it only on paper, summary is in PDF here: http://www.mediafire.com/?w4o4a240c2ekza4 it is in Finnish. AutoBild tested larger 225/45R17 tyres and scores are here: Good Year Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 11,8 Nokian Z G2 11,8 Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 12,2 Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 11,6 Bridgestone Potenza 5001 11,0 Continental Sport Contact 5 11,0 Pirelli Cinturato P7 11,0 Michelin Primacy 3 10,8 Barum Bravuris 2 10,6 Fulda Sport Control 10,6 Nexen N8000 10,2 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport 10,0 Uniroyal Rain Sport 2 11,4 BF Goodrich G-Force Profiler 10,2 Kumho Ecsta Le Sport KU 39 8,6 The position of these is not descending by total score, but in addition to score they tested how long tyres last... and if tyre lasted not that far, its position was dropped. |
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07-19-2012, 01:39 PM | #9 |
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Two weeks ago I bought from Tire Rack a Continental 5P SSR set mounted on ASA GT5 black wheels and put the 309 wheels with their Goodyear Eagle LS-2 ROF 245/45R19 in the garage for winter use. During my several weeks of shopping for 3-season tires I had three requirements -
Stay with 19" wheels for interchangeability Stay with runflats for safety and convenience Get the best performing 3-season tire I was not satisfied with performance tests and user feedback for the only three 3-season RFTs offered in 245/45R19, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT, Continental Contact 3, and Pirelli P-Zero. I had just bought a set of Michelin Super Sport nonRFT for my M5 and wanted to come as close as possible to matching their performance. The best that I could find was the Continental Contact 5P SSR, which is a step up from the Contact 5, but I had to compromise on the section and sidewall widths at 255/35R19, a Y-speed XL load tire that turns 799 RPM, 44RPM more than the 755 RPM of the LS-2, thereby introducing an error of about 6% in mph, mpg, and total miles driven. They have run only 250 mostly dry miles in the first week of use, not enough for break-in, but so far they have lived up to my expectations. After an alignment next week and a complete break-in, I doubt that I will be disappointed with my choice. |
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Been quoted any prices for your tyres yet? |
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07-20-2012, 11:31 AM | #11 |
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£168 each for the same tyres. These are the standard 17" wheels so I think it's 225/60.
Also recently read about a new version of these tyres, the Pirelli p7 'blue'. Due to being 23% lighter will save 5% fuel. Sounds good so long as they are the same price |
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