I've had no problems with Kumho KU39s (extra load) on the front, been on 18k and down to 4mm.

Cant feel any diference between them and the standard Dunlops that were on before.

I will replace all 4 with Kumhos when they get closer to 3mm.

I read that VW have now approved Kumhos for fitting to some of their cars.

Kumho is a well established brand (I think Kia and Hyundai are fitted with them - guess they are supporting local economy).

Personally, I wouldn't touch really really cheap weird name brands, its false economy (can't put a price on stopping distance). I rather spend more and knowing that I can get grip when I need to.

George. The only reason you want to use Oponeo is in order to chat, idly, with the delightful lady on the phones.

However, that aside, a bloke I know well does ALWAYS buy the absolute very cheapest (usually Chinese) tyres and they ARE cheap. But, something inside me would say don't go for the totally unknown ones and go for the Falkens....they're cheaper than the Premiums - but are, I honestly believe, a "proper name" and used by enthusiasts who would know that they're safe and reliable. And at around £90 delivered (plus fitting) would seem a sensible compromise.

If you do use Oponeo, they use (in my case) a recognized courier (DPD...as used to be Parcel Line I believe) and they came in pairs. If you order four, you sometimes get them two at a time (i.e. two pairs) delivered separately (possibly a safety/weight/bulk thing). But they came promptly and the whole affair was no different from ordering a book on Amazon.

Hyundai/Kia fit Kumho and Hankook as OE.

PS. Camskill have the Falkens http://www.camskill...._17_225_50_R_17

My Tyres.... http://ssl.delti.com...=110&sowigan=So

Edited 31 March, 201214 yr by oldstan

I think you can check on the website by putting in a postcode.

That's how I know they won't come to home, and work isn't exactly very practical (or allowed)

George,

The super cheap Chinese specials are cheap for one very good reason.............they're crap!! They certainly wouldn't be happy on the Brecon mud and sheep poo on the way to the cottage.

Although I had intended to move to Goodyear Vectors this time the only ones I could get a quote for (Oponeo) were very expensive, and my local man couldn't get any, so I've stuck with the Kumho's, and am very happy with them. They haven't frightened me at all, and coped very well out in the Forest the other weekend.

it will affect the Haldex! The handbook (which is my bedtime reading still, after two years ownership) is explicit about mix and match with tyres.

The bit in the handbook about mixing & matching tyres (p218 in the edition i have) is standard advice for any vehicle - note that it does not say that the advice is specific to the 4x4 version of the Yeti. Nor does it mention Haldex (in fact the only explicit mention of "Haldex" in that edition is on p236, in the section about the fuses in the dash panel!)

The Haldex controller must be able to cope with small differences in the rotational speeds between front and back wheels because these happen when cornering, although to a lesser extent than the more well-known and better-understood difference between wheels on opposite sides of the car. (Google "transmission wind up" for more info, and realise that the 4x4 versions of the Yeti don't suffer from it.) Other things that can cause different rotational speeds, even when travelling in a straight line, include a "soft" tyre, or running the slightly under-sized standard spare. None of these things will kill the Haldex - though for other (and rather more important) reasons none of the them should be done for any great distance or at high speed.

Edited 2 April, 201214 yr by ejstubbs

From The Plumbers link...http://www.borgwarner.com/en/Haldex-AWD/default.aspx is this..."Different Tire Wear and Pressure Conditions

An algorithm in the ECU detects differences in the diameters of the tires and compensates accordingly."

And as an update to this saga...

Something in me, deep seated and well entrenched, says that sticking to what we know and trust is the right way to be, especially where safety and performance is concerned, so making a decision to go for cheap alternatives which are unknown (to me) and "crap" (to Graham) would be a mistake - and just to save money. I'll eat mince and tatties and squishy peas for six months, but I'll be secure in the knowledge that the Yeti is shod with some lovely, delivered-to-the-door-tomorrow Dunlop SP01s from BlackCircles. *

They'll be taken to Sinclair Skoda where they will meet up with what remains of my previous set of four Dunlops that Sincairs have been cosseting over the winter in readiness for just this event. They'll then keep the winter Contis for me until next November - and so the whole circle is unbroken, and the Yeti drives on with authority, enthusiasm, and in command of all it's movements.

And that is more than can be said for the latest addition to this household... ... ...one inquisitive, hungry, hyperactive, aptly named Scuttle Cat who has invited himself in to join in the available Whiskas - but has NO control over his, er, 'movements'. It's a case of "follow that smell", and "where've you hidden it THIS time, ye blighter, ye!".

Job done - in both cases.

* for £140

Edited 4 April, 201214 yr by Freshacre

As has been said by others "you know it makes sense"

Dinner invite for tomorrow night, but you'll have to sing later at the music session.

And I expect you can now get cat nappies. I'll get Sheila to check if you want?

D'you know, that sounds to me to be a deal, G! Lemme check the diary at home. How many songs do you need, and should they be romantic, rude, or rural?

Which the meal or the nappies?

I'll ring you when I get home.