Toyota Corolla 195/65R15 Tyres Recommendation

bashar20 on 16/07/2024 - 21:42
Last edited 17/07/2024 - 00:08

Hi OzBargainers

I had a good run with my maxxis MA511 tyres on my Toyota Corolla 2012 (195/65R15). They came with the car when purchased 2nd hand in 2017 and I have driven 55k KM on them without any issues… However, they failed the rego check at Toyota dealer today, which is to be expected.

Toyota Dealer wanted to charge $560 for 4 Kumho tyres and $75 for wheel alignment. However, they wouldn’t disclose which Kumho tyres model they were installing so I declined.
They also tried to upsell a battery replacement, throttle body service and fuel injection service which I declined as well.

Since, I was happy with Maxxis, I reached out to several tyrepower shops which appear to be the only one that stock maxxis. Quotes came between $550 and $620 for the maxxis hp5s plus $99 for wheel alignment.

Supercheap auto has a 15% sale atm. For example: kumho's KH32 4 tyres for $300 delivered to installer plus another $130 for install and $70 for alignment at local Tyres shop near me.

  • Kumho Solus KH32 $74.80
  • Kumho Ecowing All Season KH30 $77.0
  • Kumho Solus KH18 $78.20
  • Kumho Sense KR26 $78.20

Obviously I don't know of any of these Tyres are good.

I am seeking recommendations from OZB community for decent Tyres that perform and last well, for a reasonable price as I am planning to sell/upgrade my car in 2-3yrs time.

TLDR: My Toyota corolla 195/65R15 Tyres are due for replacement. Seeking recommendations for a decent replacement around the $500-$550 range.

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Comments

  • MS Paint on 16/07/2024 - 21:47
    +4

    Any of those kumhos will be fine.

    Are any of the old tyres scrubbed out unevenly or is the car pulling to a particular side or steering vibrating at certain speeds?

    If not, then don't waste your time with the wheel alignment. The majority of times it's just an unnecessary upsell just like "would you like fries with that".

    • bashar20 on 17/07/2024 - 00:02

      I am not fussed about getting kumhos. Happy to consider any recommendations.
      Thanks cut the tip around wheel alignment.

      • HeWhoKnows on 17/07/2024 - 08:29
        -2

        I had a good run with my maxxis MA511 tyres… I have driven 55k KM on them without any issues

        Then get the same tyres!

        • bashar20 on 17/07/2024 - 08:58

          They are discontinued. else I would have.

        • MS Paint on 17/07/2024 - 09:19
          +1

          Current Tyres (discontinued)

          Did you even read the OP FFS?

  • Euphemistic on 16/07/2024 - 22:00
    -2

    Only keeping it for 2 years? Just get cheapies and stay at home if it rains.

    • Murkymerv on 16/07/2024 - 22:35
      +2

      Two years is a long time on the road , stop being a tight arse , spend the money and be of sound mind knowing that contact with the roads are sure footed.

      • bashar20 on 17/07/2024 - 00:01

        Yes absolutely. Don’t want no brand name tyres. Just looking for a recommendation of what to get.

    • Boioioioi on 16/07/2024 - 23:03
      +1

      Imagine skimping on tires to risk your life to save a buck…

      • bashar20 on 17/07/2024 - 00:04
        +1

        Skimping on tyres is not worth it.
        Any recommendations around the $550 mark for 4 tyres?

        • Euphemistic on 17/07/2024 - 04:57
          +1

          Sarcarsm detector off a bit eh?

          But seriously, unless you are doing bulk highway kms or drive like a loony cheap(er) tyres won't have significant safety risk. Sure, they won't be as good but it's a sliding scale. Having said that, get a reputable brand but whatever the tyre shop recommends at a lower price.

          FWIW the reputable brand all terrain tyres on my ute are downright dangerous in the wet. My old ute had cheap 'no name' tyres and they were pretty good in the wet.

        • Boioioioi on 17/07/2024 - 11:06

          What postcode are you in?

          Usually I call local tyre store and see what they have, but I often already have a tire model in mind.

          Another choice is to browse tyresales, then ask a local shop to match the price, they often will.

  • EFC94 on 16/07/2024 - 22:11
    -5

    You're over thinking it. Granted we all face different financial situations, but is the $50 or so you're saving really worth it for the time and effort you've gone to to get all these quotes and make this post? Just get Toyota to throw on whatever they recommend (since you admit to not knowing much about the options), drive home and be done with it.

    • bashar20 on 17/07/2024 - 00:00
      +2

      Toyota was cagey when I asked what was the Kumho model they are installing. If they were transparent I would have gone with it.

      • GordonD on 17/07/2024 - 09:57

        I asked what was the Kumho model they are installing. If they were transparent I would have gone with it.

        I'd go with those too. Transparent tyres rather than boring black.

    • Euphemistic on 17/07/2024 - 04:55
      +2

      Nsver get the dealwr to do extras. They just mark up whatever they get from theocal tyre shop.

      • bashar20 on 17/07/2024 - 08:39

        that's why I rejected all the suggested extras when doing my service. but they ended failing my car for rego check which I was doing at same time.

        • Euphemistic on 17/07/2024 - 08:50
          +3

          Its a 12yo corolla. It shouldnt be going any where near a dealer for servicing. Find a local mechanic and stick with them. Its a toyota not a ferrari.

      • EFC94 on 17/07/2024 - 09:46

        To save himself $50 he’s emailed multiple other places for a price, spent probably an hour checking the supercheap website and writing up this post, spent more time replying to everyone. He still needs to go back somewhere else to get a rego check. And I’m making an assumption here, but if he goes elsewhere he potentially needs to pay the rego check fee again which is $40-50. He’s just wasting his time at this point.

  • Oofy Doofy on 16/07/2024 - 23:38

    Lowest legal load rating for your specific vehicle. Lowest speed rating available. Highest Treadwear rating available.

    • Oofy Doofy on 24/07/2024 - 10:52

      Lowest legal load rating and speed rating on your Tyre placard = legal.

      In combination with;

      Highest treadwear rating for the $.

      This is how I buy tyres.

  • Cave Fire on 17/07/2024 - 00:52
    -3

    throttle body can be important, instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvSrMptzo_0 probably worth it if under a $100 to let them do it. Tyres help the transmission. Had a family member run the tyres down on an '15 i20 and blew transmission solenoids. Close to $1800 repair bill. Tyres were drifting around roundabouts for example. Would say you need an alignment as well as it may be off slightly.

    • JIMB0 on 17/07/2024 - 07:29
      +4

      I don't think the transmission blowing up could be blamed on the tyres.

      • Cave Fire on 17/07/2024 - 09:02
        -3

        less grip so transmission has to strain more

        • bashar20 on 17/07/2024 - 09:21

          I think my post has been misunderstood. I am simply after recommendations for decent all rounder tyres…

          • Cave Fire on 17/07/2024 - 09:36
            -1

            @bashar20: yeah any new tyre would be good vs worn tyres. You are not choosing a budget tyre, those wear quickly. So if you're saving $100 bucks and gettingf a decent brand go with that. or wet weather if you think you drive in the rain alot.

        • Boioioioi on 17/07/2024 - 10:54

          That makes no sense, why would the transmission strain more with less grip?

          • Cave Fire on 17/07/2024 - 11:14
            -1

            @Boioioioi: ok maybe more to do with it slipping every so often and causing jolts/shocks. did put the model as they are known to have weaker/smaller transamissions.

            • Boioioioi on 17/07/2024 - 11:56
              +1

              @Cave Fire: I think you got sold a load of cahooey mate.

              Transmission is made to handle that sort of thing. You have a differential for a reason. Even in daily driving your wheels spin at different speeds all the time.

              Having largely different diameters, or very different tires on either side could cause issues putting strain on the differential though.

              • Cave Fire on 17/07/2024 - 12:58

                @Boioioioi: Well, less tyre traction means the trans will be under load more often, hence more heat and wear.

                • Boioioioi on 17/07/2024 - 13:21
                  +1

                  @Cave Fire: But that does not make sense… Less traction would result in less load, wheel spinning free with less resistance from the road

            • CurlCurl on 17/07/2024 - 15:00
              +1

              @Cave Fire:

              ok maybe more to do with it slipping every so often and causing jolts/shocks. did put the model as they are known to have weaker/smaller transamissions.

              Oh please. Where do you get that nonsense from?

              Well, less tyre traction means the trans will be under load more often, hence more heat and wear.

              More nonsense.

    • Cave Fire on 17/07/2024 - 09:37

      ^ couldn't edit. warning for other i20 owners to change their atf around 80k, Not a service item and the transmissions break around 90-100kms. Worn tyres + slipping, jolts couldn't have helped.

    • brifog on 17/07/2024 - 15:44
      +1

      Always entertaining reading comments which are completely incorrect. Less grip at tyres = more slip at tyres = less "strain" on transmission. #confidentlyincorrect

      • Cave Fire on 17/07/2024 - 16:58

        ? I'll leave you guys to it then. All I know is that you can feel the car struggle to accelerate and stop using bald/worn tyres.

  • darshu on 17/07/2024 - 08:59

    With tyres, I normally stick to reputable brands, I think Kumho is also fine. A wheel alignment after a tyre change increases the longevity of the tyres (even wear) and handling.

    Throttle body cleaning reduces rough idling and (probably) increases power (quick acceleration) due to smooth airflow. If you are handy enough, you can clean the throttle body yourself.

    Fuel injection cleaning is most probably using one of Toyota Injector Cleaners. E.g., this. I don't think its worth it. You can use a Rislone or Liqui Moly Injector cleaner.

    • bashar20 on 17/07/2024 - 09:23

      They wanted to charge:
      $175 Fuel injection service
      $175 Throttle body service

      anyways the mean purpose of this post to get recommendations for all rounder Tyres. As I must change them.

      • MS Paint on 17/07/2024 - 09:55
        +3

        Unless they remove the fuel injectors and clean and test, and likewise with the throttle body, then don't bother.

        I'm guessing they just put an additive in your fuel tank and spray the throttle body with a throttle body cleaner. You can do both of these yourself for about $30 from supercheap/Repco etc.

        Ask them what's involved for each clean to confirm.

        • bashar20 on 17/07/2024 - 10:23

          They were very ambiguous. and when I asked which Kumho They just said I can only give you the size 195/65/15.
          When I asked about the rest, he just repeated the benefit.

          My experience overall hasn't been great. I have been going to Toyota service since 2017 without issues. But this specific branch that I went to for the first time was dodgy.

  • netjock on 17/07/2024 - 09:34
    +1

    Assume dealer is giving you the cheapest Kumhos.

    If you got their invoice you'd probably know their cost of labour and be able to work out how much those Kumhos are really worth compared to other provider.

    I still suggest you get it from non dealer channel especially if they are more convenient than going back to the dealer to teach them a lesson.

    In this day and age nobody is paying over the odds for a commodity (tires) everyone is paying for service (quality / fast etc)

  • dbz88 on 17/07/2024 - 10:19
    +2

    I run Bridgestone RE003s and have done 60k on them, they're due for a change now. Rotating them every so often will extend the life. Mine are all evenly worn about the same.

  • closed on 17/07/2024 - 10:23

    The big retailers always have a buy 3 get 1 free deal, if you speak to them they will usually give you a slightly better price on the alignment, sometimes free but $70-$80 is about average. You could get top tier tyres with alignment for $500-$600 if you find the right deal.

  • The tiger on 17/07/2024 - 11:43

    Some years ago I used Kumhos too, and find they are good. Go to Mycar service store. They might charge you cheaper.

  • 82norm on 17/07/2024 - 12:13
    +3

    Continental Tech contacts TC6. Good tread, grip and more importantly wear longevity. Reasonably priced compared to say, Michelins or Pirellis. 2006 Corolla.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/07/2024 - 16:58
    +1

    Surprise they didn't try to sell U a new car.

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