Tyre recommendations

[DRWMGTF]

Originally Posted by Bullnose75

Think the newer Rainsport 5's are supposed to be as good as the old Rainsport 3's but don't wear as quick as the 3's did. Guess they've changed the tyre compound slightly

Hello Paul, Had a look myself and this is what I found

" One of the subsidiary brands of Germany’s Continental — Uniroyal — has launched the new-generation rain tire RainSport 5, which is coming to replace RainSport 3 in the company’s model range. The main difference between the new-generation tire and its predecessor is the increased mileage.

You were correct. Thanks David

[Bullnose75]

Originally Posted by DRWMGTF

Hello Paul, Had a look myself and this is what I found

" One of the subsidiary brands of Germany’s Continental — Uniroyal — has launched the new-generation rain tire RainSport 5, which is coming to replace RainSport 3 in the company’s model range. The main difference between the new-generation tire and its predecessor is the increased mileage.

You were correct. Thanks David

Guess you get more rain up there than we do down here in this part of Essex David so the Rainsports would be good for that. Think they're classed as a Summer tyre though so not sure how they'd be in snow if you get much where you are in Winter and need to drive in it.
Seldom get much snow down here and if we do it's usually gone in a couple of days.

[RobSun]

I fitted Avon ZV7s to my Volvo after being very happy with the ZV5s fitted to my ZTT. However they did not last long and all four cracked in the treads. The manufacturer said they were having issues caused by the rubber compounds stipulated under EU rules that were resulting in these failures after about 3 years. They said the tyres are guaranteed for 6 years with most worn out in three years, so mainly only low usage cars are generally affected. They said that they thought they had resolved the issue but they will not know for definite until they get into the same time scales.

I got a percentage of the cost back after negotiations and decided that in light of their comments I would not use them. I switched to Kumho and find them even quieter and better in the wet for around the same cost.

[lipsee]

Originally Posted by RobSun

I fitted Avon ZV7s to my Volvo after being very happy with the ZV5s fitted to my ZTT. However they did not last long and all four cracked in the treads. The manufacturer said they were having issues caused by the rubber compounds stipulated under EU rules that were resulting in these failures after about 3 years. They said the tyres are guaranteed for 6 years with most worn out in three years, so mainly only low usage cars are generally affected. They said that they thought they had resolved the issue but they will not know for definite until they get into the same time scales.

I got a percentage of the cost back after negotiations and decided that in light of their comments I would not use them. I switched to Kumho and find them even quieter and better in the wet for around the same cost.

Ho Hum I just bought two,,,I,m not a happy bunny reading this!!!!

[Bullnose75]

Originally Posted by RobSun

I fitted Avon ZV7s to my Volvo after being very happy with the ZV5s fitted to my ZTT. However they did not last long and all four cracked in the treads. The manufacturer said they were having issues caused by the rubber compounds stipulated under EU rules that were resulting in these failures after about 3 years. They said the tyres are guaranteed for 6 years with most worn out in three years, so mainly only low usage cars are generally affected. They said that they thought they had resolved the issue but they will not know for definite until they get into the same time scales.

I got a percentage of the cost back after negotiations and decided that in light of their comments I would not use them. I switched to Kumho and find them even quieter and better in the wet for around the same cost.

That's why I needed new tyres on the Tourer,the ZV7's on it were cracked all over,between treads and even on the sidewalls. They were still legal tread depth wise but looked really bad with all the cracks.

[Gunnerhavesome]

Due to work I only do a few thousand miles a year in my 75 and nearly all of that is on high speed French motorways 130km and then some mountain passes and I have a set of Pirelli Cinturato P1 which on fitting some years ago weren't that expensive but give a great sense of feel and grip and exceedingly quite. Although looking at the treads before this years trip to the Pyrenees all looking the same but swapped the front to the rears and whether just the brain thinking you have done good did seem to feel a bit better in the cornering on the passes. However this tyre gives me confidence and i am happy with that. However as always tyres, price and circumstances is a personal choice.

[DRWMGTF]

Originally Posted by Bullnose75

Guess you get more rain up there than we do down here in this part of Essex David so the Rainsports would be good for that. Think they're classed as a Summer tyre though so not sure how they'd be in snow if you get much where you are in Winter and need to drive in it.
Seldom get much snow down here and if we do it's usually gone in a couple of days.

Good morning Paul. As regards the rain, I think we get a lot more and as regards the snow, well nothing like a 1963 Winter and the car is only really used during the summer. I'm probably going to buy Rainsports but I will have to see what is available after I get my alloys refurbished. Thanks for your views. David

[DRWMGTF]

Originally Posted by RobSun

I fitted Avon ZV7s to my Volvo after being very happy with the ZV5s fitted to my ZTT. However they did not last long and all four cracked in the treads. The manufacturer said they were having issues caused by the rubber compounds stipulated under EU rules that were resulting in these failures after about 3 years. They said the tyres are guaranteed for 6 years with most worn out in three years, so mainly only low usage cars are generally affected. They said that they thought they had resolved the issue but they will not know for definite until they get into the same time scales.

I got a percentage of the cost back after negotiations and decided that in light of their comments I would not use them. I switched to Kumho and find them even quieter and better in the wet for around the same cost.

Thanks for that information Bob.

[DRWMGTF]

Originally Posted by Gunnerhavesome

Due to work I only do a few thousand miles a year in my 75 and nearly all of that is on high speed French motorways 130km and then some mountain passes and I have a set of Pirelli Cinturato P1 which on fitting some years ago weren't that expensive but give a great sense of feel and grip and exceedingly quite. Although looking at the treads before this years trip to the Pyrenees all looking the same but swapped the front to the rears and whether just the brain thinking you have done good did seem to feel a bit better in the cornering on the passes. However this tyre gives me confidence and i am happy with that. However as always tyres, price and circumstances is a personal choice.

Thanks for your views Graeme.

[Odd Job]

A work colleague used to work for a well known tyre fitting company,
he said they used to have quite a few problems with the Avon's unfortunately.

Just the law of s@d my ZT has them on when I bought it!

Love how they handle and their performance in the wet.
Have to see if they end up in cracking up like so many people have said.