Other tyres than Continental 18"s

Paul104

see link to ebay, I found these on offer. Haven't tried them but a different make to consider.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/215-55-18-NANKANG-SP-5-99V-TYRE-215-55R18-2-TYRES

i think you will find that the only tyres you can fit are the standard ones for 2 reasons , speed rating and load rating ......

remember with the tyres on the QQ it has to have the extra load index rating for 4x4 vehicles (even if its the 2wd version) thats why they are supplied with such

paulyoung666 wrote: And that means you buy conti's .....

I have been touch with Toyo's  technical dept,  who tell me they supply as original equipment, a 215/55R18 in the Open Country A20 range for the XTrail.

However this is rated as a '95H', so appears not to be suitable for our QQ's.

Why?

I await your further comments.



Edited by rustyfrog - 12 Jul 2012 at 12:56pm

Craigy wrote: Why would it not be suitable? What's the top speed of the qq? 95H is 130MPH?

---------------------

I am inclined to agree with you.
I would love to think that my QQ would top 130mph!

However the opinion of the majority seems to be that the 99V rating is the only acceptable and legal tyre spec.

As I stated in a previous post The Toyo 95H is a 'manufacturers original equipment' fit for the X Trail, so why not the QQ?

Thats my only beef with Nissan. The fact they make a wheel with no choice of tyres.

A weak gripe but a gripe nonetheless

Weve been here before, and all agree to disagree. Ive tried to explain in different threads, and you always get the numpties who do EVERYTHING by the book and a bit more. The QQ does 108 mph flat out. and isnt very heavy, so fit what you want and can afford. Lots of people on this forum have too much money and far too much time on there hands. If you want a tyre other than a conti, fit it. It will be fine. You wont fall off the road if it drizzles and  god will not judge you as a lesser being.

Rabbin...

numpties... Hmmm.... each to their own...

You do your thing and we'll do ours. I'd rather do it by the book and be classed a numpty. Safer that way

Fee

Exactly my point.. you pay a bit more for a tyre that grips better. Thought that was what tyres were meant to do apart from go round. Dont fancy false economy , getting a cheaper tyre that doesnt do the job..

Sure the car is a car but it is an expensive investment and as such, why pay for something that perhaps doesnt do the job as well or as safely...??

Slightly baffled by some of our tyre legislation ,why do we want tyres with speed rating of 130mph sustained speed , national speed limit 70mph, a lot of people drive at about 80 mph ( not me am not condoning it either OK) and a QQ aint no bmw 6 series performance car either. If the police get you exceeding 100 mph there is a good chance licence will go for a while.
The owners manual that came with the QQ gives tyre sizes in section 9 for 16,17,and 18inch rims and i cant see any mention of make ,load rating , or other data -in fact its very vague.
I had a nissan note sve and it had some rare wheel size at 17 inch for which there was only one tyre and it cost a fortune -would have been better off with 16inch rims there was a choice of tyres that size.
So other question is why does nissan fit some of these tyres/ wheel sizes .  Deals with tyre company springs to mind and I am sure the discount for the truckloads of tyres being delivered /fitted at Sunderland bears no relation to the price us mugs are facing at tyre replacement time.
Bleed the buyer dry for tyre replacement and shove the price as high as you think the market can stand seems to be the mantra these days for every single spare component.
Its discusting and its a sad reflection on our motoring industry ,when I replace this QQ with whatever grabs my attention I know its not going to have 18in or even bigger wheels as its outwith my budget.  
Remembering 165x13 on an Austin fondly right now- so whatever you drive and however its shod I wish you luck to drive it.

Just had a new tyre fitted. Asked if there were any alternatives and got the answer "Nothing you'd want to put on it, no..."

PaulJ wrote: Just had to get two new Continental 18" on the back. Got them for £171 each fully fitted at Kwik-Fit as today 25% off all tyres started today.   Fairly good price for anyone needing these at the moment.

---------------------------------------------

That is a good price for Kwik-Fit but I can beat it.

Went to my local independent on Saturday to get a slow puncture fixed and got a quote for two new Conti's.
They will do them for £160 each fully fitted, balanced etc.
For that price I wont be looking for alternatives.

Anyone who wants further details and live near Leyland, feel free to pm me.

I have now chosen to purchase 4 Nankang SP-7's they came in at £94 a corner fully fitted and includes the disposal of my Conti's (they also had the nakang SP-5 at the same price but they were a tad noisier) 

I'll keep you all updated as I think user experience on these forums is definately useful.

I'd recommend keeping clear of kwik fit. I took a car for an mot there once. I'd put brand new suspension and track rod ends on The day before the mot. It failed on a broken track rod end. I refused their kind offer of £58 to repair it add the part was 6 quid. When I changed it again I could see the dent in my suspension where they'd crow barred bits of my car and snapped my track rod.

I think that is rediculous and they'll never get my business again, a right bunch of crooks who shouldn't be allowed neat cars.

I tend to agree with Timmylish regarding the Conti's. Used them for many years on different cars and they are excellent in wet conditions and very quiet.

It is not always beneficial or even cost effective to buy a cheaper tyre. I would rather pay £140 for Conti's which will last me 3 years + than £94 that may only last 1 year. Of course everyone drives differently so as long as you find a tyre you personally like.

I only use Kwik Fit for tyres, nothing else and always find there work reasonable and reliable and staff very polite at the branch I use. It may differ in other branches!

Edited by PaulJ - 27 Apr 2015 at 4:48pm