Dunlop SP2030 tyres - excessive wear on inside edge and cracking between treads

[Rory]

I've tried it a couple of times with Michelin - seems odd they don't make a tyre in any of their ranges in the 185/55R16 size.  They told me they keep an eye on these things but had no plans to do that size.

[guest3250]

I seems the Dunlops don't last so long and develop cracks - especially in the grooves.
Continental Premium Contact 2 would be and excellent choice and good all rounder
(reservation on the Snow grip with conti's)
The Yokohama C-drive is supposed to give a slightly nicer ride comfort wise yet still
retains very good grip
On the front I wouldn't expect high mileage (from any FWD car) My previous od Scenic would
scrape in at around 13,000m with most tyres!
I reckon swapping around might enable longer life
Alternatively - the most recomended is to put new tyres on the back - replace old front with back and
put new again on the back.
However - I like new tyres on the front!

When I buy new tyres I will most likely choose between the two I mentioned above.

[guest3250]

I guess you have to just make the best of it that you can
with what's around.
I will, of course, always keep my eyes open for anything that comes out in that size.
I have (sadly) looked intro all the available tyres and looked at ratings and reviews
too, so at leat I feel I can make an educated choice of purchase.
 

[guest3250]

The Dunlop  2030 that mine seemed to have come with handles OK so far - but
they have nasty cracks in the grooves - the car is 2010 - but the tyres are 2009
Still, they shouldn't have those cracks
Still doing battle with my local Honda supplier about the tyres - won't go into details just now
Continental PC 2 seems the most logical tyre and easiest to get hold of.

[guest774]

I sent my Civic's Dunlops back a few years ago under warranty (5 years).
They were 4 years old and cracking badly. They can reimburse you if there is a genuine problem, and I got the grand sum of £65 (wear related) which I thought pretty low as there was a lot of tread left.

Before buying my ES I looked at an EX that had been reshod with Toyo directional tyres.
They looked really good and I think they are a lot cheaper than some of the others out there.

[guest774]

Posted by: Geof777
Still doing battle with my local Honda supplier about the tyres - won't go into details just now

I tried my local Honda dealer, they weren't really that interested, even wanting to charge me for removing the tyres.
You can claim through a tyre retailer.
A big thank you to "Jeff Fowkes Wheels Ltd." in Leics. who removed them and sent them back for me, even though they didn't supply them.
I received a credit which I put towards new tyres for the wifes Yaris.
And they were Michelin 

[guest3250]

Well - my battle is related to their promise with my 2nd hand car purchase -
the part relevent is that they promise to check the tyres (amongst all other things)
and should hand over the car with tyres in good condition and not less than 3mm tread.
The 3 Dunlops I have are all quite badly cracked in the grooves and one is down to 2mm!
They have been contending my point that the tyre should be replaced. I am hoping to get
a cheque from them - at least that will help!
My research (UK) for tyres for the 16" 185/55's throws up only a handfull of tyres available.
Seeing as my 2010 car has 2009 Dunlops which are badly cracked - I doubt I will buy them again.
Not come across the directional Toyo's in this size...

[guest3250]

Chrisc
 - if I had 175 65 15 tyres on mine I would be getting uniroyal Rain experts
they are amazing!!
Virtually as good as the likes of Continental PC2's in the dry - excellent in the wet
and really good in the snow - verging on Winter tyre quality (not quite)
On my old Scenic they were £60= for 195 60 15 as opposed to the Conti PC2's which I got for £76=
each
Shame I can't get them for the 16" wheels!

[guest774]

I think someone may have put non standard size Toyos on.
He'd also stuck an Si badge on.
Glad I didn't buy it.

[guest774]

I've just seen the EX I was buying from an Audi garage for £9000 now for sale at a Honda garage 230 miles away for £11990!

http://usedcars.honda.co.uk/Jazz/1.4-i-VTEC-EX/St-Albans/2272165-602514613-2993750.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_

Close up of Toyo Proxes tyre shows 195/50/15 which only gives a -1.54% speedo difference.
It might be worth pricing up tyres of this size.

[Rory]

Close up of Toyo Proxes tyre shows 195/50/15 which only gives a -1.54% speedo difference.
It might be worth pricing up tyres of this size.

You've got the % difference correct but you typo'd the size - it's 16".

Interesting as you're supposed to declare non-standard tyre size to your insurer and most would load for wider tyres.  But if you bought the car used, you'd probably never realise they're wrong.

I wouldn't want even lower profile tyres than the standard 55's anyway.  One of the main reasons I got a set of 15" wheels was so that I could fit 65 profile tyres for the winter set.

[guest774]

Yes I cocked up, they are 16"
I suppose 195/50 would also give a firmer ride, and less economy.

[guest3250]

Def less economy - although how much I can't say
I have felt the need with some past cars to change the sizes in that way
One car, from a long time back, - it knocked about 3MPH off the top speed and slightly increased
the fuel consumption.
The EX problem is because of the odd size - 185 55 is normal - but 16" as well - that's the killer.
Just got the one tyre and put it on the back with the similar one (Conti PC2's)
will wear out the other 2 Dunlops on the front
The garage assured me that the cracks would be Ok - they are typical dunlops
Will look around again once they wear down
That particular garage said there is little choice and budget is not often a good idea
However - the guy had tried the Falken's and said they were OK

[guest907]

Just had to replace the 2 fronts on my 2010 EX. Were fitted with Dunlops, the OSF was just beginning to go below the indicators and the grooves were cracked, NSF marginally more tread.

Replaced both fronts with Dunlops, tracking and insurance £204 all in.

Fairly happy at 31,000 miles before replacement so I should be getting rid of the car before they wear out again...backs still on about 5 mm.

[guest3309]

Only had a choice of Continentals, two types, for replacing my fronts. Usually I am a Michelin man but Contis are fine and value at £200 all in.