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[steve6367]

One specific question - does the Omega Estate have to have 'XL" tyres?

Anyone have any experience or thoughts on:

Hankook Ventus Prime 2 K115 225/55 R16 99W XL (£105 each fitted) and what is currently on the front of the car.

or

Avon ZV5  225/55 R16 95W (£97.50 each fitted)

Many thanks

Steve

[05omegav6]

Assuming these tyre threads aren't banned

If you have an estate, or regularly carry heavy loads, then it's a no brainer Regardless of opinion, XL tyres probably better suited to the current state of our roads as the side walls are stronger

[steve6367]

I certainly do load the thing up, boot full of wood for burner etc

So thats the Avons out then.

Steve

[05omegav6]

If you're looking for suggestions, then try Runway Enduro 916+, 225/55/16 97W XL

About £65 fitted, and alot better than either price or generic tyre tests might suggest

If you're not, then I'll get back in my box

[cem_devecioglu]

XL tyres have higher load rating..  first check the tyre load rating and compare to your weight.. if you frequently overload tyres it may be useful..
 
however, they have tendency to increase tramlining problem on some brands..

[cem_devecioglu]

I certainly do load the thing up, boot full of wood for burner etc

So thats the Avons out then.

Steve

they are not good tyres..  if you go for cheaper brands Kumho is a good candidate..

[Kevin Wood]

If you're looking for suggestions, then try Runway Enduro 916+, 225/55/16 97W XL

Yep, chuck them on and you never need to visit a tyre thread again.

In fact.. What am I doing here?

[05omegav6]

If you're looking for suggestions, then try Runway Enduro 916+, 225/55/16 97W XL

Yep, chuck them on and you never need to visit a tyre thread again.

In fact.. What am I doing here?

 
Might as well lock your post as a Sticky in the Omega FAQ section Kevin then tyre threads could be banned for ever

[cem_devecioglu]

   here we go again.. recommending n th order tyre ..

[cem_devecioglu]

If you're looking for suggestions, then try Runway Enduro 916+, 225/55/16 97W XL

Yep, chuck them on and you never need to visit a tyre thread again.

In fact.. What am I doing here?

 

[steve6367]

So where can I obtain these - "Runway Enduro 916+, 225/55/16 97W XL" - quick phone around local outlets is not producing a result......

Thanks

Steve

[symes]

should ban all this stuff about tyres-all leads to arguments anyway so pointless-as covered before many times-if people can be bothered to look-I'm off before it kicks off-bye

[steve6367]

Feel free to lock / delete, if I have started something I shouldn't have - I did try some background reading by wanted to clarify the XL part which I have now done.

Thanks

Steve

[cem_devecioglu]

Feel free to lock / delete, if I have started something I shouldn't have - I did try some background reading by wanted to clarify the XL part which I have now done.

Thanks

Steve

relax ..we always like some banter
 
ps: buy kumho's instead

[05omegav6]

So where can I obtain these - "Runway Enduro 916+, 225/55/16 97W XL" - quick phone around local outlets is not producing a result......

Thanks

Steve

Try www.blackcircles.com 

Enter the size in the boxes on the left, click 'Show me tyres', then 'Show more tyres'

Scroll down and you'll see them on the left hand of the second row, £68.64 each, fully fitted

Several people here either have them fitted or have had positive experience with them on the Omega, so tried and tested in the real world on actual cars