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Offline MarkVS

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Car tyre reviews
« on: February 06, 2016, 02:15:45 PM »
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.

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Re: Car tyre reviews
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2016, 02:51:04 PM »
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.

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Re: Car tyre reviews
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2016, 02:58:58 PM »

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.

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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2016, 03:06:46 PM »
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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Re: Car tyre reviews
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2016, 03:20:45 PM »

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.

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Re: Car tyre reviews
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2016, 04:13:05 PM »
Quote from: McGirr on February 06, 2016, 03:20:45 PM
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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Re: Car tyre reviews
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2016, 08:51:15 PM »
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/
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« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2016, 12:41:21 PM »
What car, what size, what do you want out of the tyres???

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« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2016, 02:43:10 PM »
Have a look here.
http://www.productreview.com.au/c/passenger-tyres.html

or try the  whirlpool forums
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Re: Car tyre reviews
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2016, 06:40:51 PM »
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.

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Re: Car tyre reviews
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2016, 07:29:36 PM »
Thanks everyone.....I called BD this afternoon....he has set me on a good path.

Appreciate the responses.


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« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2016, 07:35:16 PM »
Who is BD??...I'm about to pull the trigger on a new set
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Re: Car tyre reviews
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2016, 07:39:21 PM »
Quote from: weeds on February 07, 2016, 07:35:16 PM
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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« Reply #15 on: February 07, 2016, 07:39:31 PM »
Quote from: weeds on February 07, 2016, 07:35:16 PM
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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Re: Car tyre reviews
« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2016, 07:41:08 PM »
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 07, 2016, 07:39:31 PM
he's like the Dali lama of tyres

Good on the VHC too.......
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Re: Car tyre reviews
« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2016, 08:28:58 PM »
Quote from: MarkVS on February 06, 2016, 03:06:46 PM
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.
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