discussion Tyre advice

[GravityLee]

Car is an F16 X6, staggered 20” setup. Current tyres are P Zero RFTs which have been great - 45k km with no issues, a couple of fixed punctures, generally very happy with them.

1. Should SUV tyres be changed all 4 at the same time, or is it ok to do fronts / rears separately? Read something about damaging the transfer case unless the circumferences are within a couple of % of each other; but not sure.

2. How much of a ride improvement would switching to non-RFT really give compared to current gen premium RFTs? I like the convenience of RFTs and being able to do some distance on a fixable puncture before plugging it. My car does have a spare, but I don’t see myself ever changing a tyre on the side of the road anyone went non-RFT on a previous gen X5/X6 and can share?

3. Any recommendations?

 

[GravityLee]

Crickets….

 

[General.Massacre]

Car is an F16 X6, staggered 20” setup. Current tyres are P Zero RFTs which have been great - 45k km with no issues, a couple of fixed punctures, generally very happy with them.

1. Should SUV tyres be changed all 4 at the same time, or is it ok to do fronts / rears separately? Read something about damaging the transfer case unless the circumferences are within a couple of % of each other; but not sure.

2. How much of a ride improvement would switching to non-RFT really give compared to current gen premium RFTs? I like the convenience of RFTs and being able to do some distance on a fixable puncture before plugging it. My car does have a spare, but I don’t see myself ever changing a tyre on the side of the road anyone went non-RFT on a previous gen X5/X6 and can share?

3. Any recommendations?

There is plenty of info if you searched the forum mate.

1. Should SUV tyres be changed all 4 at the same time, or is it ok to do fronts / rears separately? Read something about damaging the transfer case unless the circumferences are within a couple of % of each other; but not sure.
- Staggered setup can be changed independently, if you are X Drive, then best to change them 4 at a time, as you want them even as possible as to not mess with the Transfer case.
If Rear wheel drive, then change as you wish, rear tyres will generally be changed more often.

2. How much of a ride improvement would switching to non-RFT really give compared to current gen premium RFTs? I like the convenience of RFTs and being able to do some distance on a fixable puncture before plugging it. My car does have a spare, but I don’t see myself ever changing a tyre on the side of the road anyone went non-RFT on a previous gen X5/X6 and can share?
- Non Runflats are and will always be a much better ride than RFT, you obviously lose the convenience, but thats a risk you trake on for yourself, either keep a can of TyreWeld and puncture kit, else keep a spare rim/tyre.
- But dont mix the 2, just not recommended.

3. Any recommendations?
- Personal preference for you and your wallet. the main consensus is Michelin PS4, or Conti 6 tyres, they feel great, but are the most premium, do your own homework on pricing etc, and what suits you.

Good luck.

 

[MR_Y]

Regarding SUV tyre recommendations, I am pleased with the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo SUV tyres on my Macan S Diesel. Handles on road and gravel well. Mine are 4 years old (previous owner fitted them) and still perform well.

 

[r0ckf1re]

Crickets….

Stick with the P Zero RFT

They came with the car and you are sure have little to no issues. They are good tyres.


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[GravityLee]

Stick with the P Zero RFT

They came with the car and you are sure have little to no issues. They are good tyres.


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This is what I’m leaning towards. The fronts seem more worn than the rears, but not by much, so replacing all 4 at the same time probably best given the X drive.

Only thing tickling me is how much better ride could be on non-RFT.

 

[GravityLee]

Eventually got a new set of P Zero RFTs. Fronts were finished, but the rears had some more life in them.

In the end, they lasted just short of 60k km. Really not bad given the Pirellis reputation for short life span.

Significant improvement to ride comfort with the new set - the loss of comfort is very gradual and imperceptible as they age.

 

[VinceM]

I also noticed BMW is punting Pirelli’s, seen it at two dealers now.

Good feedback


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[MR_Y]

I also noticed BMW is punting Pirelli’s, seen it at two dealers now.

Good feedback


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Whereas Porsche is putting Nexens on their R2m+ Cayennes as standard 😳...

 

[GravityLee]

Whereas Porsche is putting Nexens on their R2m+ Cayennes as standard ...

Nexens are great tyres. I think I’m on the third set on my wife’s Q7, never had any issues.

 

[VinceM]

Whereas Porsche is putting Nexens on their R2m+ Cayennes as standard ...

Hankook, Toyo, Nexens, seem to have closed the gap against mainstream brands


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[MR_Y]

Nexens are great tyres. I think I’m on the third set on my wife’s Q7, never had any issues.

I learn something new everyday.

 

[///M Individual]

Whereas Porsche is putting Nexens on their R2m+ Cayennes as standard 😳...

Nexen's are brilliant bud. Have recommended them to many family and friends who have not had any issues. Best bang for buck tyre out there for sure. Will definitely put them on my cars once the RFT's are worn.

 

[MR_Y]

Hankook, Toyo, Nexens, seem to have closed the gap against mainstream brands


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Nexen's are brilliant bud. Have recommended them to many family and friends who have not had any issues. Best bang for buck tyre out there for sure. Will definitely put them on my cars once the RFT's are worn.

Thanks guys - was not aware that Nexen has picked up their game.

 

[AshG108]

Nexen have been around for a while and many guys have used them, they are not bad tyres for the prices. They don't look choppy like some well known brands also...I fitted the SU4 to my Polo now as it needed a set of tyres because it came with Contis on the front and Yokis on the back. Both those tyres were either too soft or too hard...so I fitted the SU4 and they are brilliant. The noise levels are next to none, the fuel consumption has not been affected, may have even improved but the best part is the tyres handle the poor road conditions very well...i..e cuts in the road, potholes and even some gravel roads too.
I had them on my C250 CDi at one point too on standard Merc fitment sizes, they a bit too soft for 40/35 profiles but the SU4 with the 60 profile on the little Polo is very decent.

 

[jayaynikkal]

My C63 came with Nexens. It's a good tyre for the price but after changing to the MPS4S you can't compare the two.

 

[Nomad77]

Yup, have nexens on my 30d and they hold the power very well. Had contis on before and I'm definitely not going back

 

[VinceM]

My C63 came with Nexens. It's a good tyre for the price but after changing to the MPS4S you can't compare the two.

Now thats an unfair comparison

Nothing touches Michelin, not even Pirelli


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[jayaynikkal]

Now thats an unfair comparison

Nothing touches Michelin, not even Pirelli


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Facts

 

[nabil_m_rs]

I have Michelin PSS on my F85 X5M. Nothing comes close to Michelins in terms of tire brands