myronx19
True Classic
I refuse to use Chinese tires on my car. Nankang? NoThanks..
I have a set of 185/60/13 Yokohama A-539 on my X right now, they're good - but not round - they never were as they came out of the mold that way. I couldn't find anyone to shave/true them, but I think I've finally found someone who can . The vibration is driving me nuts! (they balance perfectly)
So, since my Yoko's were made in 2005, on the car since 2006 and it's probably time to switch (10 years is fine, my tires look like brand new, they're still gummy and stick like glue (zero cracks). My car spends 95% of the time in a climate controlled garage, hence why they still look new. They're off the car for winter storage.
Now, I have a brand new (essentially NOS) set of Yokohama A-539 that I've had properly stored in bags, but they're also of 2005 vintage. I suspect they're not round either. I'd have no issue driving these to 20 years old based on how I've stored them, how little I drive and how I store my car. Let's not debate how long a tire should be used in this thread. I've owned my car 25 years, it's had three pairs of shoes in 32 years (Pirelli P6, Yokohama A509 which were awesome!, and these Yokohama A539)
However, I've found these Turkish made tires by Petlas. I contacted the manufacturer, and I can buy them locally for about $100CAD/tire. They're H rated summer tires, and I believe they list a V rated tire on the Petlas site in 185/60/13. They're DOT approved.
Here's an ebay link - but I don't plan on buying them on ebay:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TYRES-VELOX-...prg=20140423084956&rk=4&rkt=4&sd=330800147706
Official site:
http://www.petlas.com/en/tire/velox-sport-pt711/PT711/
I think I'm going to buy a set of 5 (I have 5 CD91's) and try them out for next year. If there's anyone else in Ontario that would love a set, maybe we can all get a better deal from the supplier (they're distributed/represented by Agricultural tire suppliers in Ontario for now - as they don't have a big market here for passenger tires).
It's either that - or find a fresh set of Yokohama A539 which appear to still be made (limited market for Japan/UK/Europe?) - I just need to find some and the date code.. last thing I need is old tires!
Has anyone seen/tried these Petlas tires? Thoughts?
I have a set of 185/60/13 Yokohama A-539 on my X right now, they're good - but not round - they never were as they came out of the mold that way. I couldn't find anyone to shave/true them, but I think I've finally found someone who can . The vibration is driving me nuts! (they balance perfectly)
So, since my Yoko's were made in 2005, on the car since 2006 and it's probably time to switch (10 years is fine, my tires look like brand new, they're still gummy and stick like glue (zero cracks). My car spends 95% of the time in a climate controlled garage, hence why they still look new. They're off the car for winter storage.
Now, I have a brand new (essentially NOS) set of Yokohama A-539 that I've had properly stored in bags, but they're also of 2005 vintage. I suspect they're not round either. I'd have no issue driving these to 20 years old based on how I've stored them, how little I drive and how I store my car. Let's not debate how long a tire should be used in this thread. I've owned my car 25 years, it's had three pairs of shoes in 32 years (Pirelli P6, Yokohama A509 which were awesome!, and these Yokohama A539)
However, I've found these Turkish made tires by Petlas. I contacted the manufacturer, and I can buy them locally for about $100CAD/tire. They're H rated summer tires, and I believe they list a V rated tire on the Petlas site in 185/60/13. They're DOT approved.
Here's an ebay link - but I don't plan on buying them on ebay:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TYRES-VELOX-...prg=20140423084956&rk=4&rkt=4&sd=330800147706
Official site:
http://www.petlas.com/en/tire/velox-sport-pt711/PT711/
I think I'm going to buy a set of 5 (I have 5 CD91's) and try them out for next year. If there's anyone else in Ontario that would love a set, maybe we can all get a better deal from the supplier (they're distributed/represented by Agricultural tire suppliers in Ontario for now - as they don't have a big market here for passenger tires).
It's either that - or find a fresh set of Yokohama A539 which appear to still be made (limited market for Japan/UK/Europe?) - I just need to find some and the date code.. last thing I need is old tires!
Has anyone seen/tried these Petlas tires? Thoughts?