all these numbers on tyres?

[bill]

just about to order some winter tyres, i have decided on nankang sv-2 185/55/15, after looking on mytyres, there are 4 options for this make of tyre/size i am confused?

they are all 185/55/15 followed by

86h xl
86t xl
82h xl
82t

what the hell do i order for my cup? is it the load index? evn so i am still lost as to which to order?

cheers

 

[Sam@NP]

Nankang tyres, why??????????????????????

 

[mr.pink87]

Take the cheapest. Numbers are load index, t = 190 kph max speed, h = 210 kph max, xl = extra load.

Wouldn't choose Nankangs btw. Get something decent. 195/50 r15s might be cheaper aswell.

 

[jenic]

Cup + nankang tyres + winter = death

Save a cup this year, donate it to me.

 

[Sam@NP]

Cup + nankang tyres + winter = death

Save a cup this year, donate it to me.

EFA

Save a cup campaign is a good idea.

 

[bill]

check the reviews on the nankangs chaps, they do very well for the money, these are for winter only, a dam sight better than my hankook rs2's or my goodyears that i couldn't even shift off a flat road last year, i guess i ain't going to be doing any silly speeds, h ones should be fine then, will check prices on the 195/50/15's cheers

 

[bill]

no price difference tbh, reviews on these tyres are very good btw, i ain't putting s**t tyres on my car.

http://www.tyretest.com/wintercar_tyres/nankang/snow_sv_2/index.html

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Nankang/SV2.htm

 

[keirravn]

Something to do with load index maybe?

More important are the traction/wear/temperature markings, and if for winter look for either M+S or preferably a little mountain symbol

That's my understanding anyway, I'm no expert mind

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Would not touch nankangs with a bargepole. Winter tyres or not.

Plenty of info on the net as to what all the letters and numbers mean.

 

[skydiver]

Cup + nankang tyres + winter = death

Save a cup this year, donate it to me.

+1:approve:

 

[bill]

managed to find some toyo snowprox s953 for £49 a piece at camskill, £71 at mytyres, nankangs are £49 also, not many reviews out on the toyo's yet, the e that are out aren't much different to the nankangs, but i pressume the toyo is the better tyre, hoping to order in the next few days if not today

 

[mr.pink87]

I'd go for a set of Pirelli Snowcontrols or Bridgestone Blizzaks.

 

[keirravn]

Iv used vredestein snowtrack 2 and fulda something or the other winter tyres, would recommend both.

Tbh honest though I'd rather use the cheapest winter tyres in winter than any summer tyre, I was able to drive the clio through some obscene depths of snow

 

[Chris_786]

managed to find some toyo snowprox s953 for £49 a piece at camskill, £71 at mytyres, nankangs are £49 also, not many reviews out on the toyo's yet, the e that are out aren't much different to the nankangs, but i pressume the toyo is the better tyre, hoping to order in the next few days if not today

I've got some toyo snowproxies and they are awesome!

 

[olliewebbuk]

Even s**t winter tyres are better than good summer ones in the cold and snow.

 

[Wick]

Nankang snowy's for the winter are rated on most tyre reviews!! My GF has them on her MX5 winter wheels and her uncle runs them on his 130i.

 

[bill]

I'd go for a set of Pirelli Snowcontrols or Bridgestone Blizzaks.

to expensive buddy

Iv used vredestein snowtrack 2 and fulda something or the other winter tyres, would recommend both.

Tbh honest though I'd rather use the cheapest winter tyres in winter than any summer tyre, I was able to drive the clio through some obscene depths of snow

exactly

I've got some toyo snowproxies and they are awesome!

had my heart set on the nankangs after the good reveiws and prices but am very tempted by these now

Even s**t winter tyres are better than good summer ones in the cold and snow.

my thoughts also

Nankang snowy's for the winter are rated on most tyre reviews!! My GF has them on her MX5 winter wheels and her uncle runs them on his 130i.

think people jump on the wagon about nankangs being s**t, i dont put s**t tyres on my cars, far from it, you should google the sv-1 and 2's and check there ratings folks

 

[olliewebbuk]

People get blinded by the brand name of the tyre. The idiots.

 

[Adam.]

Could be worse, could be a Dong tyre.

 

[olliewebbuk]

What about J/K tyres? They're fully rotational.

 

[Andyrg@ ClioTurbo]

i ran some 245 45 18 on my subaru impreza and when it snowed it just went round in circles LOL oh was that the 450bhp LOL

They were Mitchys

 

[bill]

4 snowproxes on the way, got a good price on them

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

I have nankangs and had no issues with them, They have good reviews from most people.

 

[olliewebbuk]

I wouldn't use nankangs as summer tyres. OEM spec ContiSports or GTFO!

 

[mr.pink87]

I wouldn't use nankangs as summer tyres. OEM spec ContiSports or GTFO!

Aren't Michelin the OEM tyres?