Dunlop MAXX TT Tires - 245 35 20
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Dunlop MAXX TT Tires - 245 35 20
I have a low budget and drive only 6000 miles a year in a city like environment (not too much motorway). I was thinking about buying the Dunlop MAXX TT tires. Anyone got any experience of these? I don't want to spend too much such as Goodyear or Pirelli. Or shall I go for Hankook or some new Cheap Taiwan/korea tires?
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I did a bit of research on these and it seems like it's not too bad for the price since they have this Dupont Kevlar Technology and are Asymmetric tires. I cannot stretch my budget to Michelin or Continental. So I've gone for these. I am putting them on the 20 inch Draco Rims. I will take some photos and post them up.
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Only $15 more then the Kumho's and higher score in Tireracks testing. Sounds like a good deal. I have never been happy with a Dunlop tire and have had them split sidewalls before.
For just $4 more a tire you could buy Goodyear Eagle GT's I have put over 50,000 miles on a set of these in 275/60/17 on our Sequoia they are excellent tires that wear forever. Look at the tread rating 400 AA A. They are also all season so if you get into snow or temp below 32 you won't wreck your car. The downside they are only rated to 168 mph so you would not be safe driving faster then that.
For just $4 more a tire you could buy Goodyear Eagle GT's I have put over 50,000 miles on a set of these in 275/60/17 on our Sequoia they are excellent tires that wear forever. Look at the tread rating 400 AA A. They are also all season so if you get into snow or temp below 32 you won't wreck your car. The downside they are only rated to 168 mph so you would not be safe driving faster then that.
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The original poster doesn't care about tread wear. He needs sticky tires that are also not expensive. Kuhmo and Hankook both do a great job of supplying good quality cheaper tires. Also, Japanese manufacturer Falken makes good cheaper tires.
Btw, high mileage tires are generally very poor handling tires due to the hard rubber. any tire lasting more than five to seven years is pointless as the tire is basically junk after that regardless of tread remaining. After ten years they are downright dangerous to leave on your car. You ought to replace any ten year old tire on any passenger vehicle you own.
Btw, high mileage tires are generally very poor handling tires due to the hard rubber. any tire lasting more than five to seven years is pointless as the tire is basically junk after that regardless of tread remaining. After ten years they are downright dangerous to leave on your car. You ought to replace any ten year old tire on any passenger vehicle you own.
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Flam (10-17-2012)
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Here they are
Hi guys, I went for the Dunlop on the Silver Draco rims. Pretty pleased with them. Here are the pictures. I drove them for about an hour and they are quite sticky. They get quite hot so don't know how long they lasts. I will update here later. They are the SP MAXX TT. Costs me HK$2100 each so price wise they are very reasonable. I upgraded from 18inch rims and in terms of looks it makes a difference. I think worth the extra for 2 inches.
Last edited by XFFan; 10-10-2012 at 11:12 PM.
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edobernig (10-11-2012)
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BTW the Draco Rims doesn't seem to have a clear coat on top? I wonder if it was resprayed? It is not as shiny as other rims I see. Anyone else have a set of Dracos?
Anyway my question is does having a clear coat on top make it less prone to getting dirty easier? Or is it just looks and easier to remove dirt?
If it helps I might spray it with another layers of Rustoleum High Performance Clear Coat?
Any advice?
Anyway my question is does having a clear coat on top make it less prone to getting dirty easier? Or is it just looks and easier to remove dirt?
If it helps I might spray it with another layers of Rustoleum High Performance Clear Coat?
Any advice?
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Wheels are painted
BTW the Draco Rims doesn't seem to have a clear coat on top? I wonder if it was resprayed? It is not as shiny as other rims I see. Anyone else have a set of Draco's?
Anyway my question is does having a clear coat on top make it less prone to getting dirty easier? Or is it just looks and easier to remove dirt?
If it helps I might spray it with another layers of Rustoleum High Performance Clear Coat?
Any advice?
Anyway my question is does having a clear coat on top make it less prone to getting dirty easier? Or is it just looks and easier to remove dirt?
If it helps I might spray it with another layers of Rustoleum High Performance Clear Coat?
Any advice?
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Maybe I am expecting too much since I compared it to the Rims of a Ferrari and they looked the same finish. I think it does have clear coat on but it is very thin compared to others I see. Others seem to be baked in with a thicker coat of paint.
Anyway I will take them in for an opinion on the finish.
Thanks.
Anyway I will take them in for an opinion on the finish.
Thanks.
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Caliper covers look cheap and don't stop dust
The solution is new ceramic brake pads. Much less dust, better wear and superb braking compared to the OEM Semi-metallics. Covers do nothing. If you want paint them, usually red or yellow, for a accented look that is a better alternative. There are inexpensive kits available for painting brake calipers.
When I can get some ceramic pads for my XF-SC, it will cut down my washing the car by half.
Those wheels are outstanding. Check my album for pictures of some nice "XF" pedals I ordered from China and my shifter medallion. You might like that instead.
By the way, I'm working on my son's student Visa for Hong Kong today. Would you mind if I "Private Message" you.
When I can get some ceramic pads for my XF-SC, it will cut down my washing the car by half.
Those wheels are outstanding. Check my album for pictures of some nice "XF" pedals I ordered from China and my shifter medallion. You might like that instead.
By the way, I'm working on my son's student Visa for Hong Kong today. Would you mind if I "Private Message" you.
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The solution is new ceramic brake pads. Much less dust, better wear and superb braking compared to the OEM Semi-metallics. Covers do nothing. If you want paint them, usually red or yellow, for a accented look that is a better alternative. There are inexpensive kits available for painting brake calipers.
When I can get some ceramic pads for my XF-SC, it will cut down my washing the car by half.
Those wheels are outstanding. Check my album for pictures of some nice "XF" pedals I ordered from China and my shifter medallion. You might like that instead.
By the way, I'm working on my son's student Visa for Hong Kong today. Would you mind if I "Private Message" you.
When I can get some ceramic pads for my XF-SC, it will cut down my washing the car by half.
Those wheels are outstanding. Check my album for pictures of some nice "XF" pedals I ordered from China and my shifter medallion. You might like that instead.
By the way, I'm working on my son's student Visa for Hong Kong today. Would you mind if I "Private Message" you.
Cheers,
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