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BigRed8844
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 01-2010
Location: Brisbane
TOTAL POSTS: 21
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Got a set of 4 General Grabbers GT in 225/55R18 for $1011 fitted, balanced and 4 wheel alignment done. Also included was a free wheel alignment within 5,000 km / 3 months time. Not that it should be needed in that time, but i'll get it done anyway as it's free. The tyre place (Bob Jane, Carina) i used went above and beyond as they couriered the tyres in for me the same day i rang up for a quote, whereas other places said there would be a 2-3 day wait. They were quite busy too when i rocked up 4pm on Friday, with a couple of other people getting tyres fitted, even though it was late.
Most of my driving is around city but these tyres are asymmetric with fairly deep treads, deeper i think than the original Toyo tyres that shipped with the car and certainly more than the Hankooks that replaced them at 40,000 km. The Generals went on at 85,000 km so it'll be interesting to see how long they last. So far they stick to the road like a dead toad in the dry and are fairly quiet. Can't wait till the next bit of rain to give them a bit of a workout.
Last edited by BigRed8844, 6/Oct/2014, 11:59 pm
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Gazza X-1513
2010 Ti CVT Auto White Diamond
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6/Oct/2014, 10:04 pm
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Twin mobile
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 12-2013
Location: Mt Isa, QLD
TOTAL POSTS: 125
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Re: Replacement Tyres
Hi all,
So I've had my replacement Dueller 697s now for 6 months and done 12,000km.
Had them rotated and balanced at first 5,000km. Unfortunately, the Bridgestone place failed to incorporate the spare at the 5,000km rotation as I requested.
Now, I could possibly do another 5,000km until I make it back to Brisbane at the place which will do my rotation and balancing for free. Should I rotate the spare in myself at the now? Although I'm not sure what the Bridgestone's tyre rotation pattern is. I could assume the usual 'Z' pattern where new tyre goes front left which goes to front right which goes to rear left that goes to rear right which goes back as spare?
Or simply call and ask what they did, but they probably wouldn't remember unless they keep the same consistent pattern for all their rotations.
Thoughts?
--- Benjamin X-3439
Mt Isa, QLD
05/10 T31 Exy, 2.5L Manual ST
K&N + A/C, 63mm ECB, 20" LED, 220 HIDs, TJM Bashplate, 2" Susp Kit, H/D Towbar, Whispbars, 235/70R16 697s, Hi-Tech Exhaust
To do: Brakes, Strut Bar, Side Steps, 6" Head Unit
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10/Oct/2014, 8:37 pm
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Charlie250
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 08-2012
TOTAL POSTS: 193
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Ben,
I'd just continue to rotate front to rear so that you can keep almost identically worn tyres on each axle and not bother rotating your 5th (spare) tyre.
I've never been a fan of running tyres with big differences in mileage on the same axle as it can affect handling and with the XTtrail it can cause dif/gearbox issues too.
Just make sure when you get your next set of tyres that the current spare is put on the road and 1 of the brand new tyres becomes the spare.
Last edited by Charlie250, 11/Nov/2014, 12:17 pm
--- X-2634 2012 Series IV TS Man, Kings Springs, Bridgestone D697's, High Tech Exhaust, Turbo Timer, DBA Slotted Rotors, QFM HPX Pads, Tow Bar, Cargo Barrier, UHF, HID Dr Lights, LED Light Bar, K&N Filter, Bonnet Struts, & Premium Tint
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10/Nov/2014, 3:32 pm
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tj81
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 05-2014
TOTAL POSTS: 56
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Mike,
Have a look at the Good Year Wrangler HT. Not sure about sizes for the X-trail, but if they do, they are an excellent all round tyre.
I would agree with your contacts that told you to stay away from Coopers, that said many in here seem happy, i just could not recommend them to anyone.
It really depends on your budget, Maxxis do a good HT in the lower price bracket, and the likes of Yokohama and Bridgestone will have something in that bracket to suit the X-trail i would think.
--- Member # X-3683
T31 Xtrail, 4wd TS, 2.0 Diesel Manual. Tempest Blue
Lightforce 170 HID, Nudge Bar
Geelong VIC
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20/Nov/2014, 8:52 am
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Exywarrior
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 10-2011
Location: Darwin, NT
TOTAL POSTS: 325
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Re: Re:
quote: vazzwells wrote:
I was close to ordering the Coopers CS5, due to the popularity on this thread, however, two contacts in the auto/tyre industry recommended against Coopers.
quote: tj81 wrote:
I would agree with your contacts that told you to stay away from Coopers, that said many in here seem happy, i just could not recommend them to anyone.
Gents, I'm interested in the comments above. My Cooper CS5s are already 2000km old and they're terrific, in both wet and dry conditions. Stick like the proverbial S to a B. And they still have the moulding marks from brand new. I've never had such great directional stability out of a tyre.
Why the adverse remarks about Coopers? At my workplace there are a lot of SUVs, a lot have Coopers and nobody's said anything bad about them. Could the bad comments be from those who don't know how to properly look after tyres, perhaps?
I got 67,000km out of my Dunlop 7000s through careful management and rotations...I suspect most of the bad comments about any good name brand tyre are more about the operator, rather than the product.
My thoughts only...but in 32 years of driving I've never had less than 50,000km out of tyres and in my older years I've reached as far as 78,000 on a set of Michelins.
So, please indulge me...what have you heard or experienced with Cooper Tyres that turn you off them?
Last edited by Exywarrior, 25/Nov/2014, 7:14 pm
--- Mark T
2011 Series 4 T31 TL Auto - Twilight, factory towbar, factory mats, tinting, Cooper CS5s, cathodic protection, paint protection, yada yada...and no Provent
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25/Nov/2014, 7:11 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Hi Mark,
Am glad you're happy with your tyres and they're behaving exactly as you expected them to.
The thing that made me choose Pirelli over the CS5 Coopers is their reputation of being a very basic and budget tyre brand in the US (and being super-marketed here in Australia as a top brand) that plus the numerous tyre places who all said that Cooper tyres are inconsistent in terms of quality. Now don't shoot the messenger here, but that is what every single tyre shop told me when I was shopping around to replace my 4 tyres.
There are more interesting reviews and photos about Cooper tyres HERE but not all of them about the CS4/5 type of tyres anyway.
I wouldn't discourage anyone from buying Coopers and the decision would have to be made by yourselves. I made my decision and I don't think I am regretting it as the Pirelli Scorpions have been awesome in every aspect.
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25/Nov/2014, 7:44 pm
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