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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: MarkVS on February 06, 2016, 02:15:45 PM
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Can anyone suggest where you can find reviews on car tyres...that is honest/reliable.
I have to get some new tyres for my sedan, they are going to cost a bit..so I want to research which ones to get..and finding it hard to find somewhere/someone factual.
Any suggestions appreciated.
MarkVS
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You will struggle to find any article that will be factually relevant. The type of car and your driving style can completely change the way a tyre will work for you. Not many reviews will say a tyre is crap, especially if it's from a large manufacturer. Many of the tyre tests/comparisons are set tests but often don't take into account wear life, even wear and noise when they wear down.
Best option I'd look for is a forum on your type of car and look for members posts (much like everyone does on here) to get an idea of real world performance. Not 100% accurate but makes it easier to sort out.
Al.
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Mark, I am in the same boat as moving the current Tyres on the cruiser to the camper and am looking at a new set for the cruiser.
The only place you may find some info is on product review/ Tyres.
Mark
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I'm surprised there isn't some type of testing standard for tyres, similar to other car aspects..fuel economy, emissions, safety, etc etc that at least gives you a baseline.
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Unfortunatly you can buy a brand of tyre and get a great run out of them and then buy the same brand later and get a poor run out of them.
Mate I would chat to BD he is the man with the knowledge on Tyres.
Mark
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Mate I would chat to BD he is the man with the knowledge on Tyres.
That's an excellent suggestion Mark :cup: :cup:
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This may help
http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php?threads/index.1644/ (http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php?threads/index.1644/)
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This may help
http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php?threads/index.1644/ (http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php?threads/index.1644/)
Appreciate it..but after tyres for the sedan.
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Find a forum suited to your make/model.. there is one for everything these days...
For 4b's, this is omething I started a few years ago, which is still working
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/tyres-wheels-38/ (http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/tyres-wheels-38/)
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What car, what size, what do you want out of the tyres???
Al.
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Have a look here.
http://www.productreview.com.au/c/passenger-tyres.html (http://www.productreview.com.au/c/passenger-tyres.html)
or try the whirlpool forums
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Definitely PM BD, he is the go to guy for tyres.
Had a set of KM2s fitted on Saturday, 5 tyres and an alignment done before I could blink. I am actually really surprised by just how good these tyres are.
Fantastic on road manners, very good grip off road. ( had to get them dirty :D ) and everything that BD said they would be.
Obviously not exactly relevant to your car, however he certainly knows what he is talking about and has a wealth of knowledge.
Cheers
Nick
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Thanks everyone.....I called BD this afternoon....he has set me on a good path.
Appreciate the responses.
MarkVS
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Who is BD??...I'm about to pull the trigger on a new set
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Who is BD??...I'm about to pull the trigger on a new set
Black Diamond (John). Gave me great unbiased advice. But is in Vic.
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Who is BD??...I'm about to pull the trigger on a new set
he's like the Dalai Lama of tyres
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he's like the Dali lama of tyres
Good on the VHC too.......
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I'm surprised there isn't some type of testing standard for tyres, similar to other car aspects..fuel economy, emissions, safety, etc etc that at least gives you a baseline.
In the industry I once worked in we had a saying, "The great thing about Standards, there are so many to choose from".
It's still true today.