Tyres for Fiesta - Wanli

Craftylee

Hey all,

I currently have a set of Wanli tyres (specifically the S1063 model) on my Fiesta, they have a good bit of thread left on them (I'd say 5mm+), however from reading online these tyres are awful. They seem to be consistently rated as loud and bad for grip, especially in wet conditions.

I was wondering for any thoughts on replacing tyres that have lots of thread left for a safer brand? I've been quoted a price for replacing all four tyres for a set of Avon ZV5's (rated well online) for €300 which I'm happy to do.

I've read online that getting decent tyres is super important as it's the only thing keeping your car on the road. I don't do fast driving but I would feel more comfortable knowing I have a decent set of tyres beneath me, especially in irelands wet weather

Any thoughts of replacing tyres in this situation? And is it worth doing?

biko

How long have you had these tyres? Have you had any issues at all so far?
Even Chinese ditch finders can be ok for a more "cautious" driver..

For me there is only one brand, Uniroyal Rainexpert, I have driven them like a madman through wet and never had an issue.

Craftylee

Thanks for your reply!

They were already on the car when I purchased it late last year, but according to the DOT date they were made in 2012 so I'd say they have been on since then. I've had one encounter with aqua planing, but in terms of other issues not really. But yeah that term "ditch finders" is one I've seen expressed alot about these particular tyres. Example

In my mind I guess I just want the peace of mind of having a safe/decent set of tyres on my car, the cost of €300 isn't really a big issue if that makes sense

biko

Check with seller if they have Uniroyals

Avon http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Avon/ZV5.htm
Uniroyal http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Uniroyal/RainExpert.htm

Craftylee

Nice - unfortunately I currently have a 195/45 R16 tyre and it doesn't seem they make that size

bazz26

Craftylee wrote: »

Nice - unfortunately I currently have a 195/45 R16 tyre and it doesn't seem they make that size

My sister has a Fiesta with those size tyres. I got her to get these over a year ago, Hankook are a good mid range brand:

http://www.oponeo.ie/details-tyre/hankook-ventus-prime2-k115-195-45-r16-84-v-xl#89542489

magentis

I would replace them.I had the misfortune of driving a car with a pair of these on the front and they were awful.
Good value can be had online but do ring around your local tyre places too.
Some tyre places charge crazy money to just fit tyres.Some will refuse.
If you are going to buy online try to get a price to have them fitted first,by the time you factor that and disposal of your old tyres etc there is often little in it.But it does vary wildly.

Craftylee

thanks all much appreciated!

I'll call my local garage and see what quote they can give me for some decent new ones!

Pov06

bazz26 wrote: »

My sister has a Fiesta with those size tyres. I got her to get these over a year ago, Hankook are a good mid range brand:

http://www.oponeo.ie/details-tyre/hankook-ventus-prime2-k115-195-45-r16-84-v-xl#89542489

I'm running these myself and they're really good for the price

Craftylee

Great thanks all - called my local garage and they quoted me a good price for the Avon ZV5's. Think I'll go ahead and get it done - so long Wanli's!

power pants

Id just leave them on it until they need replacing. Dont believe all the ott comments regarding cheap tyres and more expensive.

Ive had both and if you are a sensible driver, I doubt you will really notice the difference.

VeVeX

Craftylee wrote: »

Nice - unfortunately I currently have a 195/45 R16 tyre and it doesn't seem they make that size

Uniroyal make the Rain Sport 3 in 195/45R16. They should cost you ~€90 fitted.

Craftylee

power pants wrote: »

Id just leave them on it until they need replacing. Dont believe all the ott comments regarding cheap tyres and more expensive.

Ive had both and if you are a sensible driver, I doubt you will really notice the difference.

Trouble is I've seen comments about not going cheap on tyres from all over the place. And when it comes to car safety i'd rather be safe than sorry - especially when I currently have budget chinese tyres on the car. Good news is that a new set of tyres will last me a LONG time

Should they not be able to source the ZV5's i'll defo look into the Uniroyal range

166man

power pants wrote: »

Id just leave them on it until they need replacing. Dont believe all the ott comments regarding cheap tyres and more expensive.

Ive had both and if you are a sensible driver, I doubt you will really notice the difference.

Yeah sure once it's rubber and circular sure they're all the same thing. All those premium companies are just screwing the buyer....



Seriously?

power pants

All Im saying is, its a huge exaggeration about chinese tyres.

alot of the population drive on the cheapest tyres possible. Does this mean most if not all are crashing due to these tyres?

Perhaps driving skills and driving to conditions are more a factor than chinese tyres

Craftylee

I know in general you pay just for the brand with a lot of things, like TV's etc, but in the case of tyres it seems generally accepted amongst experts that getting at least a mid-range / premium tyre is important. Not just for safety, but for noise levels and fuel economy

power pants

Yes, of course all what you are saying makes sense. Im not disagreeing there.

My point was, you have the tyres on your car now, 5mm? Im just saying I wouldnt be in that big a rush to change them so quick unless I was going to be driving hard and fast and wreckless in my fiesta.

Craftylee

Yeah you make a valid point - and I don't drive like that, plus my fiesta wouldn't be capable of anything too special ha. I guess for anything it's the reassurance of having a good reliable tyre under me that copes well in the rain (which my current ones are rated very poorly for). I have no doubt they will last for a good few years too

power pants

not sure how I can break the above down in a more easier way for you to understand?

Maybe try a different language if you prefer?

power pants

fair enough

if I had 4 chinese tyres on my car with 5mm left, I would be in no immediate rush to replace them.

If these tyres are so bad, how come they have not been made illegal?

I always take the idiots who crash their car by going too fast etc and then blaming them on their tyres with a pinch of salt. :rolleyes:

If my previous post made no sense, how come you managed to answer it properly with no additional amendments to it?

Special Circumstances

I think power pants has two points, both of which I agree with to a certain extent.

1) Wanlii sailon dy yung etc are probably ok to use on a not so heavy, not powerful car in the hands on a slow steady driver - maybe just tipping around the city.

2) If they were so bad wouldn't there be people swerving off the roads or stacking it into the back of someone else left right and centre - you'd hardly make it to work without seeing someone lose it.

I think he has a point - if you have these tyres already and haven't noticed any issues they may do fine until you need a new set. A emergency brake test session on quiet wet road might be no harm.

Now, if you are buying new tyres that's a different story - I doubt there is much price difference between a teflon ditchfinder and a tyre from an established brand in econobox tyre sizes.

Craftylee

Damn you guys have gone ham on my thread!

pun about thread and tyres not intended... ok it was...

power pants

They may be fine if you putting around to the shops but if you need them i.e. on a wet day or if somebody jumps out in front then what? Sorry I didn't plan on this happening?

tbh. I probably wouldnt go near my brakes in that above example. No point in potentially crashing my car and hurting myself too.

Special Circumstances

LIGHTNING wrote: »

But his point all revolves around sure the average person doesn't need good tyres that junk Chinese tyres are good enough.

They may be fine if you putting around to the shops but if you need them i.e. on a wet day or if somebody jumps out in front then what? Sorry I didn't plan on this happening?

I think he has a point - if you have these tyres already and haven't noticed any issues they may do fine until you need a new set. A emergency brake test session on quiet wet road might be no harm.

You wont notice an issue until you need them... You know what I couldn't care less, people can put whatever the like on there cars. Exiting thread!

Now I am confused - are you saying the test of wet braking is a bad idea because it's the situation most likely to expose their weaknesses?

I've binned chines muck that came on a car I bought because they obviously muck. But it wasn't a 55hp feshty being driven sedately around the city.

Do chinese ditchfinders cause crashes that could have been avoided with real tyres - yeah, I have no doubt about that.

Does average Joe driving his average car in a average way somehow survive without even a scratched bumper to attribute to wanl -eeeeks! - yup.

Should he fork out an extra tenner per corner next time round for better tyres - yup.

Should he absolutely, positively, immediately bin the sail ons right now if he hasn't noticed any problems and the DSC lights aren't flashing at every corner? No. Should he consider it? Maybe.

Black_Knight

I had Wanlis on a set of alloys I bought. They lasted about 15 minutes. Straight to discount tyres for a set of uniroyals.

The noise of the wanlis was deafening. As soon as I got over 30MPH I thought something was wrong with the car.