I have just replaced the 4 tyres on my 2019 Koleos 2WD petrol. Spec tyre size is 225/60/R18 100H. Odometer is on 38500kms.
The original tyres were Nexen N'Priz RH7, which actually weren't too bad, fairly unobtrustive in noise and comfort, but in the last few weeks, with a bit of rain, I was reminded that front wheel spin on normal acceleration was a bit too easy to induce on wet road. It didn't give me much confidence for highway driving on wet roads, which I had to do a few weeks ago, much as I hate to replace tyres with plenty of life left in them. I don't really know if the wheel spin is normal for a front wheel drive, I just feel it comes on too easily.
After a fair bit of research, with my main parameters being wet grip with comfortable ride, but trying not to pay a ridiculous price, I have gone for Goodyear Efficient Grip SUV, which Bob Janes have at $247 each (RRP about $358). I was a bit shocked at the price of most of the reputable tyres for this 18" wheel were between $300 - $400 each. The Goodyears rate pretty well for wet grip and comfort, but you never know until you try them yourself.
First impressions are they are quiet and smooth, but I will update this thread when I form more of an opinion.
I will be a bit cheesed off if I still get wheel spin on takeoff on wet roads, might feel I've wasted $1000! But also, as I only bought this car at 30k kms, I have no idea of the history of the original tyres, and I am looking at some long distance driving later this year, so I'll be happier to know they haven't got any traumas in the past.
Cheers.
The original tyres were Nexen N'Priz RH7, which actually weren't too bad, fairly unobtrustive in noise and comfort, but in the last few weeks, with a bit of rain, I was reminded that front wheel spin on normal acceleration was a bit too easy to induce on wet road. It didn't give me much confidence for highway driving on wet roads, which I had to do a few weeks ago, much as I hate to replace tyres with plenty of life left in them. I don't really know if the wheel spin is normal for a front wheel drive, I just feel it comes on too easily.
After a fair bit of research, with my main parameters being wet grip with comfortable ride, but trying not to pay a ridiculous price, I have gone for Goodyear Efficient Grip SUV, which Bob Janes have at $247 each (RRP about $358). I was a bit shocked at the price of most of the reputable tyres for this 18" wheel were between $300 - $400 each. The Goodyears rate pretty well for wet grip and comfort, but you never know until you try them yourself.
First impressions are they are quiet and smooth, but I will update this thread when I form more of an opinion.
I will be a bit cheesed off if I still get wheel spin on takeoff on wet roads, might feel I've wasted $1000! But also, as I only bought this car at 30k kms, I have no idea of the history of the original tyres, and I am looking at some long distance driving later this year, so I'll be happier to know they haven't got any traumas in the past.
Cheers.