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️Huge gap in tires' quality between famous and general brands?
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Following last week’s buying guide on highly-recommended tyres for 13- to 17-inches, as promised this week’s follow up is on SUV tyres.
If you didn’t know, SUV tyres are a little different from passenger cars’ due to their larger size and heavier construction.
In this guide, we’ll list out all available SUV tyres made by reputable manufacturers. Sure, there’s lots of cheap ones if you look but as Daniel says in this must-read article, better to stay away from them.
The prices are taken from several online tyre shops and are not paid recommendations.
SUV tyres are different in a few ways: chunkier tread patterns (to suit occasional off-roading), have a heavier load rating (because the cars carry more load), harder rubber compounds and taller sidewalls.
They're usually good all-rounders, capable of doing some light off-roading but it's better to stick on the roads with them.
Tyre Recommendations | ||
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Brand | Size | Est. price/pc |
Contential UltraContact SUV | 17" - 19" | ~ RM 350 - RM 680 |
Michelin Primacy SUV | 17" - 19" | ~ RM 475 - RM 920 |
Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV | 17" - 19" | ~ RM 370 - RM 550 |
Yokohama Geolandar SUV | 17" - 19" | ~ RM 330 - RM 840 |
Pros: Commonly available, good all-rounders
Cons: May not be the best at any specific scenario
All-terrain tyres are SUV-only tyres that have increased capabilities for off-roading. They provide more grip on loose surfaces (think mud or sand) than conventional tyres.
Tyre Recommendations | ||
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Brand | Size | Est. price/pc |
Bridgestone Dueler AT D697 | 15" - 17" | ~ RM 350 - RM 500 |
BF Goodrich ADV T/A SUV | 15” - 18” | ~ RM 300 - RM 565 |
Yokohama Geolandar SUV | 17" - 19" | ~ RM 330 - RM 840 |
Pros: Good off-road ability and grip
Cons: Noisier and stiffer ride, less comfortable
There we go - a list of reputable SUV tyres that are commonly available out there. Worth considering if you're going after the Proton X50, for example.
Whatever the case, don't forget to do your regular maintenance such as inflating them correctly, balancing and alignment and checking all four corners before you drive.
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