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[old cruiser]

I know this is another tyre thread!!  but can anyone give me any feedback on Dunlop SP9000 tyres, thinking of getting a couple for my 2.2.
Cheers Pete

[davlad22]

We've had a few sets, grip very well but wear terribly. Didn't see much more than 10 - 12k out of the back of our facelift estate.

One neat design is that they have the 'rim protector' which stops your alloys getting damaged if you happen to kiss the kerb. Not bad but i'd want better for the money  

[TheBoy]

Probably overkill on 2.2

I use them on the MV6, and have for nearly 4yrs (crickey, that must be nearly 2k worth of rubber!)

Decent grip, medium tyre noise (235/45 so never silent), 15k from a set

[old cruiser]

Do you find them better with respect to the old tramlining issue experienced with some tyres?
Cheers Pete

[Paul M]

I had a set on my BMW 540i and they worked well, bearing in mind that it's putting 286 BHP through the rear wheels I was quite impressed with them. Wear seemed OK but I didn't have the car long enough to have to replace them, so I'm not sure how many miles they would have lasted.

We've had a few sets, grip very well but wear terribly. Didn't see much more than 10 - 12k out of the back of our facelift estate.

One neat design is that they have the 'rim protector' which stops your alloys getting damaged if you happen to kiss the kerb. Not bad but i'd want better for the money  

You consider that poor? I'd be well pleased if I can get 12k out of a pair of rear tyres on a big RWD car.

[JamesV6CDX]

I had a set on my BMW 540i and they worked well, bearing in mind that it's putting 286 BHP through the rear wheels I was quite impressed with them. Wear seemed OK but I didn't have the car long enough to have to replace them, so I'm not sure how many miles they would have lasted.

We've had a few sets, grip very well but wear terribly. Didn't see much more than 10 - 12k out of the back of our facelift estate.

One neat design is that they have the 'rim protector' which stops your alloys getting damaged if you happen to kiss the kerb. Not bad but i'd want better for the money  

You consider that poor? I'd be well pleased if I can get 12k out of a pair of rear tyres on a big RWD car.

Really? I would want a LOT more than 12k out of a pair of tyres, on any car!!!!!

[Chopsdad]

Pirelli P7's on my 2.2 - good for 20k, grippy, quiet and extra side wall strength for corner stability.

Fitted as standard when new and now found on many big Volvo's

£150 at Quif Fit - £85 at my local tyrefitter's  

[TheBoy]

I had a set on my BMW 540i and they worked well, bearing in mind that it's putting 286 BHP through the rear wheels I was quite impressed with them. Wear seemed OK but I didn't have the car long enough to have to replace them, so I'm not sure how many miles they would have lasted.

We've had a few sets, grip very well but wear terribly. Didn't see much more than 10 - 12k out of the back of our facelift estate.

One neat design is that they have the 'rim protector' which stops your alloys getting damaged if you happen to kiss the kerb. Not bad but i'd want better for the money  

You consider that poor? I'd be well pleased if I can get 12k out of a pair of rear tyres on a big RWD car.

Really? I would want a LOT more than 12k out of a pair of tyres, on any car!!!!!

If you drive like grandad, you should see many more miles.  If you use the power, or throw it round corners, they will wear quicker...   ...or go for rock hard tyres with less grip.

[Martin_1962]

If you drive like grandad, you should see many more miles.  If you use the power, or throw it round corners, they will wear quicker...   ...or go for rock hard tyres with less grip.

Tunnie tyres

[Chopsdad]

If you drive like grandad, you should see many more miles.  If you use the power, or throw it round corners, they will wear quicker...   ...or go for rock hard tyres with less grip.

Tunnie tyres

Tunnie's Dad's tyres are good for 50,000  

[TheBoy]

If you drive like grandad, you should see many more miles.  If you use the power, or throw it round corners, they will wear quicker...   ...or go for rock hard tyres with less grip.

Tunnie tyres

Tunnie's Dad's tyres are good for 50,000  

Oh no they are not - they are cracked to hell. I wouldn't drive it above 30mph...

[Chopsdad]

If you drive like grandad, you should see many more miles.  If you use the power, or throw it round corners, they will wear quicker...   ...or go for rock hard tyres with less grip.

Tunnie tyres

Tunnie's Dad's tyres are good for 50,000  

Oh no they are not - they are cracked to hell. I wouldn't drive it above 30mph...

Neither does he....and only on carpet  

[Paul M]

Really? I would want a LOT more than 12k out of a pair of tyres, on any car!!!!!

I wouldn't recommend a WRX then... mine chewed through a set of tyres in 6k, and that was all 4 being AWD!

Still lots better than my R1 which eats a rear tyre every 1200 miles (no joke, and I know people who get even less). Not fun when they're well over £100 each. Sports bike tyres are generally a lot softer than car tyres though.

[Martin_1962]

Really? I would want a LOT more than 12k out of a pair of tyres, on any car!!!!!

I wouldn't recommend a WRX then... mine chewed through a set of tyres in 6k, and that was all 4 being AWD!

Still lots better than my R1 which eats a rear tyre every 1200 miles (no joke, and I know people who get even less). Not fun when they're well over £100 each. Sports bike tyres are generally a lot softer than car tyres though.

On a 600 I owned

Original front 2500, rear 1500
Pirelli rear 1000 tread fell off
Michelin radials (better tan al above for grip) 4000 front 5000 rear
and so on 4000 and 5000

[TheBoy]

Really? I would want a LOT more than 12k out of a pair of tyres, on any car!!!!!

I wouldn't recommend a WRX then... mine chewed through a set of tyres in 6k, and that was all 4 being AWD!

Still lots better than my R1 which eats a rear tyre every 1200 miles (no joke, and I know people who get even less). Not fun when they're well over £100 each. Sports bike tyres are generally a lot softer than car tyres though.

On a 600 I owned

Original front 2500, rear 1500
Pirelli rear 1000 tread fell off
Michelin radials (better tan al above for grip) 4000 front 5000 rear
and so on 4000 and 5000

My ZX10 I have to run on dual compound due to the dual carriageway miles it does. That helps me get about 4k off the rear, and about double off the front.

A knackered 1st to 2nd syncmesh means it doesn't get launch starts, which also helps...