Author Topic: Dunlop SP2030 tyres - excessive wear on inside edge and cracking between treads  (Read 143851 times)

ThomP

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Hi

Since the tires on the Exclusive/EX is quite rare as discussed in another thread, I was wondering if 195/50-R16 would fit the original rims and if they would be legal?

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Edit by RichardA, 16 Dec 2012:

Read on if your 2008-on Honda Jazz EX (and Si?) with Dunlop SP2030 tyres and 16" wheels suffers from the following problems:


- Uneven tyre wear on inside edge of tyre
- Cracking between the treads
- Trouble in finding replacement 185/55R16 tyres
« Last Edit: April 21, 2016, 08:37:25 PM by RichardA »
Storm Silver Metallic rules:)

guest516

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Thanks for raising this problem - I have been "advised" that changing the size of the tyres could raise issues with insurance - also that it could upset the various settings in the  "balance" of the ABS etc.
Anyone know the true facts? ???
I had thought of 190 x 55 x 16 could give more choice
Computer telling me "service due" 9000 miles with 500 miles to go -  at this rate my prepaid service won't last 5 years :(
My EX i-shift now loosened up & an enjoyable drive & now seems a very good buy at November 08 prices ;D
Happy Jazzing

guest573

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Not sure what changing the size would do to the ishift, as we had a puncture on the drivers side rear on Saturday and replaced the wheel with our spare from our old jazz 15" rim. After putting this on the ishift would not work correctly when changing up, it would hold the gears and would not change above gear 3 without manual intervention. When we put the new tire on (£115 later) the ishift worked correctly again.

Rabiedmushroom

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I understand the factory fitted Bridgestone 185/55/R16 tyres are currently out of stock at UK dealers/tyre dealers/warehouses. My first front set have lasted 23k miles. But Dunlops and Continental do the same size, at pretty much the same price, and are available now. I think I'm going to try the Dunnies on mine  :)

nowster

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My GE Jazz had Dunlop tyres fitted by the factory. Perhaps that is standard on the EX model?

guest1160

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I bought my GE Jazz EX back in June 2009. It came fitted with the Bridgstones. Perhaps Honda are using a differnet brand/supplier?

guest1236

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Hi, just wondered if any EX owners have had problems finding tyres in an emergency? I know you can get them online, but limited choice. I just wondered if because they are obviously not such a popular tyre size then do normal high street garages tend to stock them?

thanks

nowster

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Not needed to look yet. I'll have to ask to see whether Costco carries them (not the cheapest, by a long way).

guest1160

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Kwik-Fit have a deal on at the moment, Continenetal tyres @£69.30 per tyre if you book and pay on-line.  I assume this includes fitting etc..

National Tyres (who i usually use for any tyres) are:

Bridgestone @ £102.84 per tyre (inc fitting)
Dunlop @ £105.12 per tyre (inc fitting)

nowster

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New tyres tend to be a distress purchase (puncture or blow-out) or a routine one due to wear. I doubt many GE Jazz owners are near to having worn out their factory-fitted tyres yet.

guest598

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I had to pay kwik fit well over 100 quid last sept.  The cheapest i can find now is with E-tyres

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Not needed to look yet. I'll have to ask to see whether Costco carries them (not the cheapest, by a long way).

I checked that already and they don't, because they only sell Michelin and they don't make that size in any tyre model.

I emailed Michelin about it and they said they keep an eye on demand for other tyre sizes so I'm hoping they'll add it.

I'm annoyed Honda have used a relatively unusual size - seems there are only 2 or 3 manufacturers so the tyres are dear.

guest1345

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Go for 205/50/16 tyres - same rolling radius as 185/55/55 but cheaper and wider range.  Obviously you should only fit a matched pair front or rear.  For a cheap spare, better than space saver or tin of gloop, buy a 14" steel wheel (I got a brand new one for £5 of ebay) and fit a 175/70/14 tyre.  Note you will need different (steel wheel) wheel nuts for the spare, as the nuts for alloy wheels have different taper.

guest516

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Thanks for info
Will 175/70/14 tyre(& wheel) fit in the 'wheel well' ?
also tip that I will need wheel nuts

guest1345

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Yes - wheel fits into the well easily.  A 185/70/14 has an even closer rolling diameter to the 185/55/16 tyre but may be a little wide for depth of the spare wheel well.  If I can remember I will check the car over the weekend and see if the 185 would fit. 
Honda will sell you a set of 4 steel wheel nuts for about £18, but I got a good set off a Civic from a breakers yard for £1.  I am pretty sure any make of steel wheel nut should be OK (there is probably ans ISO Standard covering this) as the steel wheel nuts from my Mk1 Escort appear identical.  However, as I wanted to be sure I didn't have a wheel fall off I got the Honda ones just to make sure. 

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