Tyres - Again!

**wardy** · 1st July 2008, 18:17

Advise please, but specifically those of you who have experience of trying different XL rates tyres on the 3.0 CDTi.

I've been running Goodyear F1 XL 225/45/17. Very good tyres but they don't last 5 mins! I don't drive very hard, so perhaps it's down to the weight of the 3.0?

Anyway, can you recommend any XL tyres? I idealy want reasonable grip, but with plenty of wear?

Thanks.

**Big Sig** · 1st July 2008, 18:31

I have goodyear sp sport MAXX. They seem a very good tyre. Although I haven't done many miles with them yet. £215 for the pair. 235/40/18 95Y

**VectraV6CDTi** · 1st July 2008, 18:34

I just more some more Toyo T1-R's last night (again!).
Great tyre, great grip but dont last either.

**wardy** · 1st July 2008, 18:42

Been looking at Falken ZE912 XLs £58.30 delivered?

Any good?

**m8internet** · 1st July 2008, 18:53

I have compared the NCT5 on 215/50R17 and F1 GSD3 on 225/45R17
Typical life is about :
14K if you do not swap off the front
25K if you swap rears to front as they wear

I normally swap rear to front as tyres wear, so a pair of tyres lasts me about 8 months, ie two new tyres every 4 months

I am currently testing two different types of Michelin Primacy against the F1 GSD3
They both have the same treadwear / traction / temperature ratings

When comparing tyres, always look at the treadwear / traction / temperature ratings and compare

**wardy** · 1st July 2008, 22:58

Originally Posted by m8internet

When comparing tyres, always look at the treadwear / traction / temperature ratings and compare

Where can you get this info?

**m8internet** · 1st July 2008, 23:28

Originally Posted by wardy

Where can you get this info?

It's on the sidewall of the tyres
There are also websites that list all the tyre specs, such as pneusonline

**wardy** · 9th July 2008, 20:52

Originally Posted by m8internet

It's on the sidewall of the tyres
There are also websites that list all the tyre specs, such as pneusonline

thanks.

Just got a pair of Falken ZE912 225/45/17 XLs

Seem ok, and the reviews seemed to suggest that the Falkens out last the GY F1s & grip better too. Time will tell I guess.

Got them from CAMSKILL on line £58.30 each delivered.

**Karl** · 1st July 2008, 23:17

TBH I wouldn't EVER touch a Falken tyre again, they are only any good in the dry (and preferably in VERY hot). Wet performance is not good at all.

**wardy** · 9th July 2008, 22:30

Others have said that the Falkens are bad in the wet, but pneusonline suggest that they are better in both dry & wet than the goodyear F1s.

I've got them now and will try them out. If they are half decent, at £58 they'll be a bargain!