I guess that this is an old chestnut, but soon our car will require new tyres all round. Came on Dunlop SP01's and these have worn reasonably in my opinion - after 26K miles summer use now down to 2mm. Not sure if this is good or not really.  I am looking for replacements that will wear at least as well for same or less money.  Any recommendations?

SP01's?

SP01's?

Yes,the present Dunlop Sport SP01's seem quite good, but I just wondered if there is something as good or better.

23K summer use on my SP01s and the lowest reading is just over 3mm, average is 4mm. I don't think I'll be running mine as low as 2mm - I part-ex'd my Octavia on tyres just down to the 1.6mm bars, and they were a bit poor in the wet! I'll see what they're like at the end of this season.

 

I'm tempted to go for all seasons and drop the winter/summer tyre swap. I've used Nokian A3s since getting the Yeti and have been very happy with them, so Nokian's new Weatherproof tyres look the most likely replacements. According to the label they are better at wet grip & are more efficient than the SP01s. Oponeo currently have them at £97 (vs £90 for SP01s) for 225/50/17 98V.

on my 2wd 110 managed 32k down to 3mm put sp01's back on, my current 140 4x4 runs on Pirelli p zero rosso's, doesn't feel as sure footed and is a bit skitterish on roughish surfaces, could be sidewall being a little stiffer(ok off to the corner in a minute) and am thinking of sp01's when the time comes, I run on Goodrich winters although rarely see snow here in finistere, they also feel surefooted although they are now a little long in the tooth, being fitted in 2011 on the original, little wear after about 18k covered!

 

yer makes yer choice pays yer money unfortunately!!

My personal favs on the Yeti are Michelin Pilot Sport 3's for summer and Michelin Alpin for winter use.

Yes,the present Dunlop Sport SP01's seem quite good, but I just wondered if there is something as good or better.

Remember new tyre always feel sooo much better even if they are 'old' ones.

23K summer use on my SP01s and the lowest reading is just over 3mm, average is 4mm. I don't think I'll be running mine as low as 2mm - I part-ex'd my Octavia on tyres just down to the 1.6mm bars, and they were a bit poor in the wet! I'll see what they're like at the end of this season.

 

I'm tempted to go for all seasons and drop the winter/summer tyre swap. I've used Nokian A3s since getting the Yeti and have been very happy with them, so Nokian's new Weatherproof tyres look the most likely replacements. According to the label they are better at wet grip & are more efficient than the SP01s. Oponeo currently have them at £97 (vs £90 for SP01s) for 225/50/17 98V.

I use Nokians as the winter tyres on the Yeti and they do seem to be fine. Dunlops for summer unless I have a better recommendation!

My personal favs on the Yeti are Michelin Pilot Sport 3's for summer and Michelin Alpin for winter use.

Glad you said that, I've got 4 new PS3s stacked up in the garage ready for fitting

Hoping they last a little longer than the Dunlop Sportmaxx RTs, very good grip and one of the lowest noise ratings, but with the durability of soft cheese. Done about 5-6k on the front pair and they're down to the wear indicators.

Glad you said that, I've got 4 new PS3s stacked up in the garage ready for fitting

Hoping they last a little longer than the Dunlop Sportmaxx RTs, very good grip and one of the lowest noise ratings, but with the durability of soft cheese. Done about 5-6k on the front pair and they're down to the wear indicators.

I found I get the best mileage from Michelins tbh. They are a great allrounder. Not tried the Dunlops but a friend put them on his Beemer and was very impressed with them. I'd be interested to hear how you feel they compare once you've had some miles under the PS3's

Had a word with my trusty tyre dealer.  He recommneds that the best replacements for our 4x4 Yeti are the Dunlop Sport SP01's or Goodyear Efficient Grip.  This for grip and longevity coupled with good rolling resistance.

There you go then!!

23K summer use on my SP01s and the lowest reading is just over 3mm, average is 4mm. I don't think I'll be running mine as low as 2mm - I part-ex'd my Octavia on tyres just down to the 1.6mm bars, and they were a bit poor in the wet! I'll see what they're like at the end of this season.

 

I'm tempted to go for all seasons and drop the winter/summer tyre swap. I've used Nokian A3s since getting the Yeti and have been very happy with them, so Nokian's new Weatherproof tyres look the most likely replacements. According to the label they are better at wet grip & are more efficient than the SP01s. Oponeo currently have them at £97 (vs £90 for SP01s) for 225/50/17 98V.

 

As I posted elsewhere a second puncture in a fortnight has resulted in an unrepairable tyre and a rethink on when I change tyres. So Nokian Weatherproofs have been ordered at £95/corner from Pneus Online. They're in transit and will hopefully be here on Monday. I can't find any reviews yet, other than those based on the Nokian press releases back in April, and it looks like they've only gone on sale in the last month.

 

The Dunlop SP01s get a rating of F / B / 67db and the Weatherproofs are C / A / 69db (exactly the same as for the Michelin CrossClimates) - it will be interesting to see the comparison.

 

 

Had a word with my trusty tyre dealer.  He recommneds that the best replacements for our 4x4 Yeti are the Dunlop Sport SP01's or Goodyear Efficient Grip.  This for grip and longevity coupled with good rolling resistance.

 

With an F rating the Dunlops don't do well for rolling resistance, though on the plus side they are very grippy and seem to wear well. I think they'd have reached over 30K before reaching the legal 1.6mm limit.

As I posted elsewhere a second puncture in a fortnight has resulted in an unrepairable tyre and a rethink on when I change tyres. So Nokian Weatherproofs have been ordered at £95/corner from Pneus Online. They're in transit and will hopefully be here on Monday. I can't find any reviews yet, other than those based on the Nokian press releases back in April, and it looks like they've only gone on sale in the last month.

 

The Dunlop SP01s get a rating of F / B / 67db and the Weatherproofs are C / A / 69db (exactly the same as for the Michelin CrossClimates) - it will be interesting to see the comparison.

 

 

 

With an F rating the Dunlops don't do well for rolling resistance, though on the plus side they are very grippy and seem to wear well. I think they'd have reached over 30K before reaching the legal 1.6mm limit.

 

Althouhg the EU ratings are useful, I have rarely noticed any real difference, particularly with regard to noise.

Had a word with my trusty tyre dealer.  He recommneds that the best replacements for our 4x4 Yeti are the Dunlop Sport SP01's or Goodyear Efficient Grip.  This for grip and longevity coupled with good rolling resistance.

The Michelin PS3's beat them both for grip and longevity. Doubt it'd be as good regarding the rolling resistance however.

Althouhg the EU ratings are useful, I have rarely noticed any real difference, particularly with regard to noise.

 

Agreed. I've not noticed any more noise from my Nokian WR A3 winter tyres, rated at 72db, than from the Dunlops at 67db.

That could be more to do with the soundproofing of the cabin.  A 5db difference means that the Nokians are almost four times as "loud" as the Dunlops.  That might be more noticeable from outside.  (Stand next to a fast, busy road for a while and you might be surprised how much tyre noise contributes to the overall racket.)

 

I find my SP01s decidedly short on grip, and I'm relieved that they're getting to a state (combination of age and wear) which justifies looking to replace them.  I'm planning on getting Michelin Primacy 3s when the time comes since I've always found Michelins good for both wear and grip in the past.

 

I have considered all-season tyres but given the conditions we sometimes get up here I do need to be able to fit chains on occasion, which you can't do with the 225/50R17s.  Before anyone makes the suggestion, snow socks wouldn't be adequate for some of the distances I might need to cover, eg if weather comes while I'm up a hill somewhere (some of those hills are a good fair way from a road which is likely to be ploughed/gritted at the first sign of the white stuff).  So I'm going to stick to running chain-compatible winter tyres October-March for now.

So chains foul the struts on 225/50/17?

Have a look at AutoExpress tyre review, gives a fair comparison of many "good" tyres and may help with your decision making. I have just fitted 4 Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance tyres which have a good balance of ratings including noise, grip and longevity. Only driven 100 miles on them but so far they seem quiet etc. Difficult to compare grip because any new tyre will seem better than a used tyre down to 3mm tread or less.

Have a look at AutoExpress tyre review, gives a fair comparison of many "good" tyres and may help with your decision making. I have just fitted 4 Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance tyres which have a good balance of ratings including noise, grip and longevity. Only driven 100 miles on them but so far they seem quiet etc. Difficult to compare grip because any new tyre will seem better than a used tyre down to 3mm tread or less.

Looking at some reviews they state that the sidewalls are very soft and can feel a bit like a jelly on cornering? What do you think? A bit concerned at how well these may last compared to the Dunlops.

Looking at some reviews they state that the sidewalls are very soft and can feel a bit like a jelly on cornering? What do you think? A bit concerned at how well these may last compared to the Dunlops.

I can only compare them with the Continentals I had before and certainly they don't seem any "softer" on cornering. Mind you I am not a "boy racer" style driver but neither am I a particularly slow driver. The Yeti is hardly the type of car you buy if you expect the ultimate in performance - why buy a tall vehicle with elevated suspension and poor aerodynamics if you really want a high performance car with superb roadholding? I have had "performance" cars in the past but the Yeti gives me the higher driving position I now like and is just fun to drive even after almost 4 years of ownership.

Michelin cross climates? Not tried them on ice and snow yet but they've been great in the cold and wet this summer

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I have considered all-season tyres but given the conditions we sometimes get up here I do need to be able to fit chains on occasion, which you can't do with the 225/50R17s.  Before anyone makes the suggestion, snow socks wouldn't be adequate for some of the distances I might need to cover, eg if weather comes while I'm up a hill somewhere (some of those hills are a good fair way from a road which is likely to be ploughed/gritted at the first sign of the white stuff).  So I'm going to stick to running chain-compatible winter tyres October-March for now.

I don't intend to cross our mountains during a snow event (I have the luxury of timing to suit) but for 5months of the year we are required to carry chains.

I wasn't aware they can't be fitted to the above tyre and I don't seem to be able to find anything on this forum to that effect.

Do they foul the struts?.

Michelin cross climates? Not tried them on ice and snow yet but they've been great in the cold and wet this summer

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Not a "cold and wet" September I hope.

I don't intend to cross our mountains during a snow event (I have the luxury of timing to suit) but for 5months of the year we are required to carry chains.

I wasn't aware they can't be fitted to the above tyre and I don't seem to be able to find anything on this forum to that effect.

Do they foul the struts?.

 

Have a read of the manual (P195 in the November 2014 edition).  It's a bit confused but basically it says that snow chains can't be used on front tyres over 205 wide.  As far as I can see from the manual you could put chains on the rear only with the 225 tyres, but I'm not keen on the idea of having drive but no steering...

 

Pretty sure it's been discussed on here in the past as well.  It's certainly mentioned in the Yeti Tyre & Rim Guide thread in the Technical Guides section.  It's true that if you search the forum for just "chains" a lot of the hits seem to be for threads about the 1.2 TSI.