Which Tyres?

[Bluedave]

Hi, I think i'm going to have to change the front tyres on my RAV4.2. Question is, which ones are the best? Obviously I don't want to go mad on the cost, just wondering which are best in terms of low road noise, grip etc. Don't do off road by the way.

[dave.m]

Hi mate, General Grabbers seem to be very popular on here at the moment

[pmb]

I need a full set for mine and am thinking of going for these after several threads on here about tyres. Cheapest I've found is on event-tyres at £341 for 4 fully fitted. Also look on blackcircles , mytyres , justtyres etc.

[Bluedave]

Is that the UHP tyre?

[Nightstalker]

Hi mate, General Grabbers seem to be very popular on here at the moment

YEP I second that... I just had 2 done... £136 at Bracknell Batteries and Tyres... will be visiting them next time to do the other 2 when they need it....

regards

Rob

B)

[dave.m]

Is that the UHP tyre?

Yes I believe they are, Chatman, Hoovie, Nightstalker and a few others have them so I'm sure you will

get more opinions later.

[Hoovie]

it IS the UHP one I think.

I usually like to try different tyres when changing just for the hell of it, but after having the General Grabbers for the least few months, I will be sticking to them for the next change as they are the DBs and excellent value as well

[Hoovie]

I need a full set for mine and am thinking of going for these after several threads on here about tyres. Cheapest I've found is on event-tyres at £341 for 4 fully fitted. Also look on blackcircles , mytyres , justtyres etc.

just found my invoice from 18/09/08 ...

Set of 4 General Grabber 235/60R16s:

Tyres were £61.17 each, Balancing was £5.50 each, Old Tyre Disposal was £1 each

Total cost for all 4 fully fitted was £318.04 inc VAT from ProTyre

I saved £9.45 by not buying valves (supplied own)

[Bluedave]

Thanks guys, looks like it's the grabbers for me.

[Steve@Aberdeen]

Just had the types on my 4.3 changed. The original Yokohamas have done 50k - front down to 2/3mm, rear to 3/4mm so would probably have gone to 60k but I'd rather change early than push them to the legal limit.

Size availability (225/65-17) brought it down to a choice of Michelin or Yokohama. Dealer offered me four Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S. Seem to get a good write up regarding life and all-round performance so giving them a go. Did consider General Grabbers but couldn't find them in the right size.

Will report on wear in a couple of years :)