Tyres Need Replacing

[Guest 2.4children]

Need a new set of front tyres. Fitted with Dunlop 2000 reinforced. Is this the best tyre for the job or are there any (cheaper) alternatives ?

[johnb80]

I'm also approaching new tyre time on the front (20,000 miles), I hate the tyre noise, whats the quietest tyres to fit ?

 

Regards - John

[gazza007]

Always used Conti CH90's managed about 27k off last fronts, good grip & low noise.

[Andrew T]

I understood that one reason for tyres transmitting a lot of road noise is that UK road surfaces are much coarser than those in Europe where Continental, Uniroyal etc are developed. Avon used to be the only tyres developed in the UK, perhaps they would be quieter? Ivor recently bought some

[Ivor_E_Tower]

:P

 

Worn in a bit now, and am still impressed with them.

[Guest chrisH]

I use firestone on the Gal, always have,

wear rate is very good on front (now that the trackings been done)

Havent got a mileage figure though.

 

cheers

chris

[tim-spam]

Continentals - traction much better too.

[Guest neil_wiles]

Not wishing to Hi-jack this thread but I have an issue with Dunlop tyres, that is to say if you inflate the tyres to the pressures shown in the door post label then they are within 3psi of the maximum pressure allowed by the marking on the tyre wall.

 

The tyres are marked as a maximum pressure of 51psi and the pressure label in the vehicle states running pressures of 48 in the front and 44 in the rear, any comments ?

[Guest blatters]

At 28,000 miles changed the first set of front tyres from Dunlop Sport 2000 to Bridgestone Turanza ER30's.

 

They got a good write up in the online reviews, are used on the Lexus, Porche Cayenne and other tourers. The emphasis was on quiet cruising and the tests showed them to be alot quieter than the Dunlops.

 

I think the site is Black Circles and they have links to loads of test sites.

 

I'm now at 42,000 miles and the Bridgestones still have loads of life in them.

 

Are they quieter? So difficult to tell. I think so but the difference is surely marginal because I wonder if I'm deluding myself! But then the rears are still the original Dunlops (I know, I should move the older set from the back to the front but my Michellin employee friend only told me that after the Bridgestones had been fitted, and I wanted the 'quiet runners' on the front anyway for my test).

 

I'd do a bit of research and choose what you think is best.

 

Always get the reinforced extra load tyres because of the Galaxy's weight. And I don't think run-flats are a good idea because the Galaxy doesn't have auto-pressure sensors on the dashboard - there are stories of folk running for miles and miles on run flats because they did not realise they had a puncture. The side walls are so strong you see - they also are said to impair your ride because they're so rigid too.

 

Blatters

[iainkirk]

I've just put some 'Tornado Alpha' tyres on my Gal.

[delboyt]

I USE FIRESTONE REINFORCED

 

YOU MUST HAVE REINFORCED ONE'S FITTED

DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR AS PREVIOUSLY SAID

 

I HAD 4 FITTED 10 MONTH'S AGO 7 THEY

TRANSMIT SOME NOISE ON CERTAIN ROAD SURFACES BUT

OTHERWISE THEY ARE GREAT

[Guest vr6galaxy]

:o

[delboyt]

sorry for the caps yet again

1 day i'll learn

[Guest vr6galaxy]

Dont worry Del I'll just keep hitting you with the not so suttle hints :o

[GSMGuy]

:o

Classic Post!!!

 

Anyway, just got my new motor with 275/55/17 Dunlop S5000 all round, brand new as part of the deal... Tyre noise after 2 days and 300 miles seems to be on the low side compared to the Pirellis I had on the Gal..

 

Mike

[Guest vr6galaxy]

I see by your vehicle title that its already a work horse and full of rubbish or are you generally not impressed by it?

 

ML270CDi Tip :o

[chromedome]

Just got my new Galaxy and it's fitted with Michelin Pilot HX and they are noticeably quieter than the Dunlops I had on my other Galaxy.

[wytonpjs]

OK you guys - for those of us on limited budgets with 215/55 R16 tyres fitted, are there ANY reasonably cheap tyres out there? Best quotes that I have at present is a "budget" tyre at

[greg_68]

Check out etyres they seem fairly cheap and come to your house.

 

A friend had them out for his Jag last week and was well pleased, saved himself

[GSMGuy]

Etyres were well the cheapest, just got 4 fitted to my new car before delivery, the stealer was pulling his hair out, because of acrtually getting them, and the cost... They are 275/55/17V

 

He was getting quoted

[Ogben Schmutzel]

Hi All,

 

I was told that car should have reinforced tyres but could have the next rated tyre up instead. Wos this about then?

 

Anyone know what the insurance angle is?

 

Oggy.

[delboyt]

not sure wht the next one up are but

you defo need to have reinforced tyres

due the weight of the car

[Porkstone]

My TDI Galaxy has Michlen Pilot 215/55 ZR16 97W MXM's fitted and needs two new front tyres.

 

I went to a local shop that can supply exact replacements for

[Steven.Langdale]

Porkstone

 

What does the handbook state the required tyres are? Just looked at my Gal an the current tyres are H's. I'd go with the H's but check the handbook - you don't want an accident and the insurance not paying out because you had the wrong tyres. You never know with these insurance companies!

 

Don't know about you current tyres, but I get on well with Continentals, god knows what they cost at the moment though!

 

Steven

[Porkstone]

Hi Steven,

 

What sort of mileage do you get out of a set of fronts ?

 

Cheers,

 

P