dave
Club Member
Posts: 10
Primary Vehicle: Rav 4 hybrid Excel
Year: 2017
Model Spec/Trim: Excel
Engine Capacity: 2500
Fuel Type: Hybrid
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by dave on Apr 25, 2019 16:38:50 GMT
Where does anyone post pics of their RAV 4? What section?
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Post by Mb2t on Apr 25, 2019 20:05:53 GMT
Welcome.
Be aware - when you change tyers, go to a reputable place, as the pressure sensors are very sensitive, and break easily. I had one broken, and it was a bit of a faf to get them to admit, but was done through blackcircles and they refunded me the cost of the sensor and MrT to program it.
+1 for Quatrac 5
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Apr 25, 2019 21:28:46 GMT
When I had my RAVs, I used Falken. Found them excellent at grip- and a blow out at 100mph made no difference to the road handling (bolt embedded in tyre flew out judging by hole left). Think I was using 245/45x18 on the 4.1 cars.
Now I have a Volvo XC90 fitted with Avon Xsumthin, the wear seems poor so maybe going with the cross things. My experience with Bridgestone was awful...so avoided them for years now.
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dct
New Member
Posts: 1
Primary Vehicle: RAV4 Hybrid
Year: 2018
Model Spec/Trim: Excel AWD
Fuel Type: Hybrid
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by dct on Jun 3, 2019 8:39:12 GMT
Hi guys, sorry for hijacking the thread but I have the same 4.4 hybrid model and found the ride with Ecopia tyres very harsh and bumpy. Would it make any difference if I switch to 225/60r18 tyres ie. slightly narrower but more rubber on the side?
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Post by davrav on Jun 3, 2019 9:21:43 GMT
Welcome to the club dct  Personally I would stick with original fit size and go with either the Michelins if you have plenty of money. I've only had Yokos on my 4.3 for the past 125K and find them quiet, plenty grippy and good wear at a reasonable price. The Vredsteins seem to also be good grip and wear at a lower price. Obviously shop around but I recently had a couple of Michelins fitted on my SLK and found Protyre to be cheapest for those. Ordering 'online' being cheaper again than walk in. |
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