T5 Tyres 17" what is available in OZ

[Tig-uan]

Here are my impressions from newer model tyres I fitted recently:

Kumho Crugen KL33. 235/55r17 103V. Korea. Treadwear index 440. This is the only all-season (suitable for winter temp) mud+show tyre in this list. Very good in every respect, but more vague in steering than summer tyres. The car feels higher, tyres feel tough, and seem they could handle going off tarmac. No issues with noise levels or ride quality, both great. Have the best traction in the rain, no axle tramp during full power take off in the wet.

Continental Premium Contact 5. 235/55r17 103W. France. Treadwear 280 or so. These ones have very cushy ride, but to the point of being too floaty. They feel like they would have great traction, but you will find it hard to get close to its limits due to increased sideways roll and floatiness. Noise low.

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT. 235/55r17 103Y. (dont confuse with "Maxx TT" or "Sport 01" Dunlop models). Germany. Treadwear 240 or so, if I remember correctly). These are noticeably more sporty than Dunlop TT or 01, or any other tyre I tried. Best steering feel and connection. Noise Low. But, they transmit more bumps, and are a step more hardest riding than the rest in this list.

Kimho Ecsta HS51. 235/55r17 103W. China. Treadwear 340. Noise level the lowest. Good steering feel, handling and ride compromise. Lowest list price here ($240). Feels similar, or slightly better, than other middle-ground such are Dunlop Maxx TT or Dunlop Sport 01. These are currently my favorite. On the negative side, while they have very wide grooves, but like the other tyres here (except Crugen KL33) they are unable to take off in the wet at full power without axle tramp.

Bridgeston ER300. 235/55r17 103V. Not tried.

Michelin Premacy ST. Tried only at the rear, had excellent ride and low noise. Not sure how they would do at the front.

[aSimpleLife]

Thankyou very much for taking the time to provide that detail.

[Tig-uan]

A quick comment on Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX RT 2 235/55 R17 103Y I just had installed.

Note, this is about the newest RT2 model. I previously tried the original RT.
I picked RT2 as I wanted something very newly released and the very top of the range of a major brand.
Ordered the RT2s from Tyroola, no problems with the process or installation.

So, back to the tyre itself:
Good: very sticky, very low noise, crisp steering feedback and overall makes the Multivan most fun to drive. Also, low rolling resistance, fuel consumption fallen.
Bad: while very good with big bumps, the secondary ride is a bit jittery. Tends to feel more of small road imperfections. This is a similar effect the RT had, but to a slighly smaller extent. I dropped tyre pressure a little to compensate.

I have the RT2s on the front only, at the back I am still using more comfort orientated tyres.

[TonyMax]

Has anyone managed to find successfully any Cooper tyres appropriately load rated in Australia for T5 (or T6) in anything close to 235/55?

[tennysonian]

I have a 2011 T5 Multivan Comfortline and have been sticking with 235/55/17 Dunlop SP Sport tyres (which were originally fitted). They have been good around town and freeway cruising.

Need some new tyres and will be seeking out more back roads and dirt roads as doing more camping with the van. Found the Dunlops pretty rough on pot holed roads and especially on dirt roads.

One of the tyre threads on this forum had a user say they tried the Kumho Crugen (used on a number of SUVs) and thought OK, perhaps not as precise as the Dunlops but ride not as harsh and very good grip.

Anyone else tried these on their Multivan and care to share experience?

Many Thanks

[Sunny43.5]

The tyre subject on multi vans has been well and truly covered on this post here 13 pages of info might help shed some light for you .215/65 R16 C 106/104/T Tyres for Multivan

[tennysonian]

Thanks Sunny43.5 have seen that thread. I searched again and could see some Kumho references but did not find the same model.

There is a thread on R17 tyres where I saw one entry from Dec 2016 which gave impressions of the Kumho Crugen KL33 - T5 Tyres 17" what is available in OZ.

Have not seen any other mentions and just wondering if anyone else has any other views.
Many thanks

[Sunny43.5]

No problem I was a bit concerned the moderators might move your question as they don,t like to see the same subject twice which was why I suggested to check the previous post about tyres etc .

[TonyMax]

I've just ordered a set of the KL33s for my T6 LWB. Ask me in a few months and I'll report back .

[tennysonian]

Thanks for the comments on the Kumho Krugen KL33. I just had a set fitted today and will endeavour to give some impressions after some more time with them.