Tyres for RAV4 Hybrid

LoungeLizard on 05/06/2024 - 07:48
Last edited 05/06/2024 - 16:07 by 1 other user

I need new tyres for my RAV4 Hybrid, size 225/60 R18. Can anybody recommend tyres that have good wear and low noise? Not fussed with "performance/grip" but don't want the cheapest "budget" tyres either.

The Bridgestones that it came with (Alenza H/L33) wasn't too bad but not great either, I got 60k on them with conservative and mostly open road driving. They are however about $1500 for the set of 4 which is a bit too expensive for me.

I can currently get the Pirelli Scorpion Verde for about $820 a set - anybody had these?

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  • Hackney on 05/06/2024 - 08:06
    +6

    Michelin Primacy 4 ‘SUV’.Just a great tyre.

    • LoungeLizard on 05/06/2024 - 10:14

      I've heard/read from various sources they are good. Sadly no deals where I am so very expensive - about $1600 for a set

      • Hackney on 05/06/2024 - 16:25
        +1

        BJ currently has them @ $335 ea.(in that size)Tyres do fluctuate in price due to currency fluctuations.

      • brad1-8tsi on 05/06/2024 - 21:08

        $315 each at my local tyre place Tempe Tyres. Get your Bob Jane to price match

        Continental TechContact $283 at Tyresales.

        • Hackney on 06/06/2024 - 05:53

          More often than not,BJ advertised prices will be actually higher than what you can get them for.I have found that on most occasions.(note: I am not purchasing them.)

        • LoungeLizard on 06/06/2024 - 12:45

          Unfortunately not a lot of choice were I live, and shipping + installation from Tempe/Tyresales kills savings.

          • Hackney on 06/06/2024 - 12:52

            @LoungeLizard: You may have to travel.

          • brad1-8tsi on 06/06/2024 - 17:32
            -1

            @LoungeLizard: Maybe you should state a postcode when asking so people don't waste their time trying to assist.

            BTW: Pirelli - great when new but once they are down by 40% very disappointing, especially for noise.

            • Hackney on 07/06/2024 - 06:19

              @brad1-8tsi: Had Pirelli Zero’s on a GT Mustang, just rubbish.Terrible wearing things.Went & threw a set of Michelin Pilot sport 4s ‘S’ on it.

  • Aldonis on 05/06/2024 - 08:50
    +3

    Pretty good price for the Pirellis which are up there for quality. I'd be going that way. source: work at a tyre retailer

    • LoungeLizard on 05/06/2024 - 10:10

      Cheers. How does the wear compare to others?

      • Aldonis on 05/06/2024 - 10:45
        +3

        Pretty similar to the Bridgestone, if you got 60k from them and continue to do similar driving I'd anticipate about the same from the Pirelli

    • Worf on 05/06/2024 - 10:52

      @Aldonis do you know how much mileage ecopias h/l 001 (235/60R18) typically get?

      • Aldonis on 05/06/2024 - 11:20

        It can vary quite a lot depending on the driving you do - it's pretty hard to say you'll get X amount of K's out of a tyre without knowing what you've got previously on other brands

    • MS Paint on 05/06/2024 - 10:57
      +3

      I love how with 1 comment you're suddenly the ozbargain expert in car tyre wear. Lol.

      • Worf on 05/06/2024 - 11:01

        Probably knows more about tyres than the average person given he works at a tyre retailer…

        • MS Paint on 05/06/2024 - 11:04

          Not denying that but there are so many variables that alter tyre life.

  • JIMB0 on 05/06/2024 - 09:28

    Does it have roof racks?

    • MS Paint on 05/06/2024 - 09:46
      +1

      OP better factor in the higher load rating for roof racks and associated kayak

    • LoungeLizard on 05/06/2024 - 10:08

      No roof racks

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