Thread: Advice on tyres

So if you want to take the word of some ****** who wants to squeeze as much money out of you, against the word of a Landy owner of 15+years who is on his second set of NanKangs after 8 years without a puncture or damage of any kind and also the experience of my son and friends, then go ahead, remember you asked for advice, Regards Frank.
P.S. Out of your own mouth Post#7 "Cant ever trust a salesman so i assume his advice was sale based and perhaps not correct."




QUOTE=DAMINK;2389281]@Tank.
After reading your posts i decided to ask a local tyre mob about NanKangs.
He reply went something like this....

"WHAT! You want a price on nankangs?
Look mate i have worked in this industry for 25 years and have only ever sold one pair!
I cant sell you these tyres, They are no good!"

That was pretty much word for word.
So based on that i wont be going that brand.
And in typical style i am on the fence beyond that.

I really need to make a decision as im placing the order on Wednesday.
STRONGLY looking back at the original tyre now being the Maxxis Bighorns.
Seems no one has bad words to say about them.[/QUOTE]

Originally Posted by Tank

So if you want to take the word of some ****** who wants to squeeze as much money out of you, against the word of a Landy owner of 15+years who is on his second set of NanKangs after 8 years without a puncture or damage of any kind and also the experience of my son and friends, then go ahead, remember you asked for advice, Regards Frank.
P.S. Out of your own mouth Post#7 "Cant ever trust a salesman so i assume his advice was sale based and perhaps not correct."




QUOTE=DAMINK;2389281]@Tank.
After reading your posts i decided to ask a local tyre mob about NanKangs.
He reply went something like this....

"WHAT! You want a price on nankangs?
Look mate i have worked in this industry for 25 years and have only ever sold one pair!
I cant sell you these tyres, They are no good!"

That was pretty much word for word.
So based on that i wont be going that brand.
And in typical style i am on the fence beyond that.

I really need to make a decision as im placing the order on Wednesday.
STRONGLY looking back at the original tyre now being the Maxxis Bighorns.
Seems no one has bad words to say about them.

Wow relax man. I was just relaying info i was told.
I respect your advice, thats why i investigated them further.

I did end up purchasing the maxxis bighorns in the end.
I got them for a reasonable price so went that path.

Thankyou everyone for your advice and sorry if i upset anyone.
Was not my intention.

I'm relaxed, you ought to see me when I'm not, my point is you came to the Forum for advice, I and others gave you their honest opinion from years of experience.
Then on the word of a ****** tyre salesman (who had only ever sold 1 set of Nankangs and presumably that was his TOTAL knowledge of them) you state that on his advice you will steer clear of Nankangs totally ignoring mine and others advice that you asked for, maybe that's why you perceived me not relaxed, good luck with your choice, my Son just informed me that his mate (Nissan Patrol) who purchased the Nankangs with my son and I, that his previous tyres were Maxxis Bighorns which were totally bald after 30,000klms., would appreciate you keeping us informed as to how your new tyres stand up, Regards Frank.

Originally Posted by DAMINK

Wow relax man. I was just relaying info i was told.
I respect your advice, thats why i investigated them further.

I did end up purchasing the maxxis bighorns in the end.
I got them for a reasonable price so went that path.

Thankyou everyone for your advice and sorry if i upset anyone.
Was not my intention.

Originally Posted by Tank

I'm relaxed, you ought to see me when I'm not, my point is you came to the Forum for advice, I and others gave you their honest opinion from years of experience.
Then on the word of a ****** tyre salesman (who had only ever sold 1 set of Nankangs and presumably that was his TOTAL knowledge of them) you state that on his advice you will steer clear of Nankangs totally ignoring mine and others advice that you asked for, maybe that's why you perceived me not relaxed, good luck with your choice, my Son just informed me that his mate (Nissan Patrol) who purchased the Nankangs with my son and I, that his previous tyres were Maxxis Bighorns which were totally bald after 30,000klms., would appreciate you keeping us informed as to how your new tyres stand up, Regards Frank.

You call someone you have never met nor spoke to a ******.
I cant see how you would think that way.
Because he sells tyres? Is that what makes him a ****** or is it his opinion differs from yours?

He was not the limit of my research.
I did ask around, here for example and other tyre places and more generally mates. The fact you spoke so highly of them is what made me investigate them particular tyres further.
If i went blind and purchased i would never have even considered them because i had never heard of them before.
Did i get good feedback about them? No i didnt.
I am not saying there good nor bad. I honestly have no idea, thus why i asked.
Your the first one i have heard that has had issues with the maxxis, or your mate more accurately.
There is more factors to my purchase than simply brand.
The turn around time and ability to supply the rims i want was also a factor.
The one place that sold those nankangs was a lot more expensive for rims and the turnaround was longer.
And yes i will try post updates on there life span.

Originally Posted by Tank

Here is a pic of a very expensive tyre, Cooper in fact, around $300+ each.
I don't understand why people think that high prices (inflated) mean good quality.
My Nang Kang Mudstars which I have on my Disco (33x12.5x15) have endured some rugged country over the last 8 years and have come through without a problem, neither puncture or cut sidewalls.
Only reason I bought new ones was because my Son and his mate were going up to Sydney to buy some @ $185 ea., usually around $200 ea.
So if you want to blow money paying for a name, go for it, Regards Frank.

I reckon there'd be a photo, somewhere, of every tyre brand in the world with that sort of damage.

Originally Posted by Saitch

I reckon there'd be a photo, somewhere, of every tyre brand in the world with that sort of damage.

I tend to think however that Cooper are particularly susceptible to delamination and tread block separation.

My opinion is that Cooper are sold here as a premium tyre, but thats not to say that they are a premium tyre. The advertise that they are not an OE fitment... there is probably a good reason for that. These tyres don't reflect the same qualities as a genuine premium tyre.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I thought the nankangs were ok, i'm running nexen muds which seem to be holding up ok as a daily driver.
Grip is good wet or dry and not too noisy.

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Lowrangie,
What size nexen tyres do u have?
235/85/16?

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Just had a look, just note that the minimum rim width for that tyre is 8.5" if that's of any concern. I think what's tricky about comparing tyres by ply is that plys are all different. I've some sidewalls for example are 2x1500, others are 3x1000,many less, some are nylon, some are Kevlar etc.

But that said, the load rating isn't high on them, and when I looked at the 35x12.5-16 Trepador radial which the local dealer by freak chance had in stock, he also commented that they're a bit thin in the carcass.

Correct... More Ply often more rigid...

A Trep is a comp tyre, needs to flex like mad and grip...