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Thread: T5 Tyres 17" what is available in OZ

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    Anyone have any experience with Kumho KU27's?

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    I have Kumho KH15 at the moment. They're quiet tyres with a good grip, but I don't see them to pass 40,000km

    Kumho KU27 review

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    The Kumho Solus KH15 update. I've done just over 10,000km on these tyres and they're 50% worn, I'll be lucky to get 20,000km out of them. They were rotated every 5,000km and pumped to correct pressure 51PSI (van fully loaded 100% of the time).



    That's above TWI.

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    That's deplorable, Transporter
    Must admit it's one of the reasons I decided not to go with Kumhos
    When you mentioned you probably won't see much past 40,000 I checked around for the MA P1 Maxxis
    Eventually found some for $215 a corner fitted
    I got about 70,000 ks from the set they replaced, so I figure they were a much better deal


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    Yeah, but do they have the correct load rating? I didn't see that they had, so I never went and checked them out.

    Edit: Just rang to Bob Jane and they don't have these Maxxis in 17". What size do you you have?

    How ever I checked Maxxis website and found this, http://maxxistyres.com.au/tyredetails.php?id=4&cat=1

    another to look at is Toyo for around $300 http://www.thewheeldeal.com.au/produ...oducts_id=1575 it is 103W rated
    Last edited by Transporter; 21-10-2011 at 12:55 PM.

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    Maxxis MA P1 235/55x17 103 load rating
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    Thanks Steve, obviously BJ don't know some details of the products they're selling.
    I will give them a go, was almost ready to buy the 16"rims.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hoddy View Post
    All going well with the Yoko's. 23,000km, minimal signs of wear.
    The only concern is noise from front right tyre when turning left at speed ( above 50km/hr).
    I had the tyre checked and wheel alignment checked -> all OK
    VW service didn't think it was the bearing.
    They didn't make noise initially so I'm unsure as to why they would become noisy now.
    Need to check whether the left one also makes noise and maybe rotate tyres...
    Hoddy how are you going with these Yokos? I'm up for new tyres again and am shopping around. I found this Kumho KU31 http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/store/ku...6w-ku31-1.html at $174 each they're verry tempting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Transporter View Post
    Hoddy how are you going with these Yokos? I'm up for new tyres again and am shopping around. I found this Kumho KU31 KUMHO 235/55R17 106W KU31 |KUMHO KU31 Tyre - Ozzy Tyres at $174 each they're verry tempting.
    I've used KU31 before (not on the T5) and they are a good value for money tyre with plenty of grip and great in the wet, though they are on the softer side and pretty noisy. Check prices with Tempe Tyres as they are usually the cheapest and they will ship interstate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Transporter View Post
    Hoddy how are you going with these Yokos? I'm up for new tyres again and am shopping around. I found this Kumho KU31 KUMHO 235/55R17 106W KU31 |KUMHO KU31 Tyre - Ozzy Tyres at $174 each they're verry tempting.
    Yoko's are going well. NB size is 235/60/17, done 43,000kms now, hopefully another 10-15 K before I need new ones.
    Had some wearing on the front left shoulder, better now after alignment / rotation.
    No other concerns, am very happy with this tyre.
    Spare is still brand new.

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