What's everyone running for tires nowadays?
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What's everyone running for tires nowadays?
The tires on my 06 xj8 are finally in need of renewal. I have the stock Contis and at 45k miles they are worn out.
Just wondered what everybody was running nowadays and how happy are you with them.
My first concern is noise. I love the quiet ride this car has and don't want to lose that.
Also where did you get them. Tirerack has been where I have bought tires for my other vehicles and I have been pleased with them so far.
Anyway thanks in advance for any feedback
Chad
Just wondered what everybody was running nowadays and how happy are you with them.
My first concern is noise. I love the quiet ride this car has and don't want to lose that.
Also where did you get them. Tirerack has been where I have bought tires for my other vehicles and I have been pleased with them so far.
Anyway thanks in advance for any feedback
Chad
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Hey Chad,
Not a big fan of the Contis here. I just re-shoed my 04 XJ with Pirelli PZero Nero All Season ZR18s that Tire Rack was running a special on for around $600.
Must say I am IN LOVE with these tires. Frighteningly quiet, handle great in wet and dry conditions and are a bargain at the price.
If your XJ has 18's, this is the route to go, IMO.
"Goobe"
Not a big fan of the Contis here. I just re-shoed my 04 XJ with Pirelli PZero Nero All Season ZR18s that Tire Rack was running a special on for around $600.
Must say I am IN LOVE with these tires. Frighteningly quiet, handle great in wet and dry conditions and are a bargain at the price.
If your XJ has 18's, this is the route to go, IMO.
"Goobe"
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I just mounted Hankook I CEPT EVO W310 winter tires. The Daimler is running very smooth with them.
My previous car, a BMW 523i, had Hankook summer tires and I was very satisfied with them. So with this good experience in mind I decided to give their Winter tires a chance. Size is 225x60 R16
My previous car, a BMW 523i, had Hankook summer tires and I was very satisfied with them. So with this good experience in mind I decided to give their Winter tires a chance. Size is 225x60 R16
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Pirelli Pzeros are a nice option
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thanks for the replys
I'll probably pull the trigger on this in a week or two (xj8's not a daily driver so no hurry)
I'll post the outcome once I do.
Just food for thought, many of the reviews on several tires comment about the noise increase as the tire wears. I'm thinking it may not be wear that increases/changes the noise characteristics but the aging of the rubber compound. Some compound blends get hard as they age which would result in an increase in the noise level.
just wondering.
Chad
I'll post the outcome once I do.
Just food for thought, many of the reviews on several tires comment about the noise increase as the tire wears. I'm thinking it may not be wear that increases/changes the noise characteristics but the aging of the rubber compound. Some compound blends get hard as they age which would result in an increase in the noise level.
just wondering.
Chad
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Interesting about the noise mentioned above in the Michelin pilot sport a/s...I have had a couple sets, and they are silent, handle well, but wear out in 10k miles (of course my driving has a lot to do with it).
I currently have Good Year Eagle F1's, and they sound like off road knobies. They really suck!
I despise Continental. I have run 4 sets on various vehicles over the years, and have had problems with cupping, premature wear, and most frightening...I have had 6 tires delaminate on me. I wouldn't put Conti's on my tractor!
I also like pirelli's, but not usually willing to pay the high price.
John
I currently have Good Year Eagle F1's, and they sound like off road knobies. They really suck!
I despise Continental. I have run 4 sets on various vehicles over the years, and have had problems with cupping, premature wear, and most frightening...I have had 6 tires delaminate on me. I wouldn't put Conti's on my tractor!
I also like pirelli's, but not usually willing to pay the high price.
John
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Hankook V24 Evo's in the summer. They are hard as a rock in the winter and feel like you are riding on solid tires.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S in the winter. Way better in the rain and slush if I get caught out.
I use my Range Rover in the snow.
Those 10inch rears on the XKR don't give a lot of traction in snow and why tempt fate when I have a great alternative. {if you get snow that is}
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S in the winter. Way better in the rain and slush if I get caught out.
I use my Range Rover in the snow.
Those 10inch rears on the XKR don't give a lot of traction in snow and why tempt fate when I have a great alternative. {if you get snow that is}
Last edited by growler05; 12-18-2012 at 10:50 PM.
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Be careful with the ZIIIs, they are summer only and they really mean it, these tires get slick in temps below 45 deg F. and don't even think about any snow or ice. They seem fine in the wet but only in summer temps. What they are good for is high performance driving in warm weather.
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Thanks for your thoughts,
Peter