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
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.
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
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.
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
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:
This may help
http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php?threads/index.1644/ (http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php?threads/index.1644/)
Quote from: gnomeo on February 06, 2016, 05:43:08 PM
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.
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/)
What car, what size, what do you want out of the tyres???
Al.
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
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
Thanks everyone.....I called BD this afternoon....he has set me on a good path.
Appreciate the responses.
MarkVS
Who is BD??...I'm about to pull the trigger on a new set
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.
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
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 07, 2016, 07:39:31 PM
he's like the Dali lama of tyres
Good on the VHC too.......
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.