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AndyN01 · 9th February 2022, 08:29

Hi.

What is your best tyre?

The best Wet grip? Dry grip? Lasts forever? Quiet?

I like my peace and comfort so I start with the lowest dB rating and then look for the best wet grip. So Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 at £65 in 195 size would suit me. The same tyre in 205 size is louder, less grippy and £101.You pay your money and take your choice

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Have a look at T-Cut's post #13 here

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=300190

Double check the sizes

195/55 or 195/65 ?

And make sure the speed rating is OK. The early cars spec was "V" For the later ones, as yours is a diesel - it's "H" .

https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice...e-speed-rating

I had Michelin 205/65/15's on my first 75.

Lovely and comfy

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I believe they were a factory fitted alternative to the 195/65/15's

You'll probably find that the 195's are easier to find and quite a bit cheaper.

195's:
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/195-65-15?id=10075

205's:
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/205-65-15?id=10011

The 205's will be that little bit more comfortable but there's a fair amount of difference between tyres/brands so you may well lose that depending on what you go for. You'll also see that the 205 width isn't listed in the 2004 handbook.

Remember to have all 4 wheels tracked and have a full tank of fuel when they do it.

Hope that's useful.

9th February 2022, 08:29	#3
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,078 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	Hi. What is your best tyre? The best Wet grip? Dry grip? Lasts forever? Quiet? I like my peace and comfort so I start with the lowest dB rating and then look for the best wet grip. So Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 at £65 in 195 size would suit me. The same tyre in 205 size is louder, less grippy and £101.You pay your money and take your choice . Have a look at T-Cut's post #13 here https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=300190 Double check the sizes 195/55 or 195/65 ? And make sure the speed rating is OK. The early cars spec was "V" For the later ones, as yours is a diesel - it's "H" . https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice...e-speed-rating I had Michelin 205/65/15's on my first 75. Lovely and comfy . I believe they were a factory fitted alternative to the 195/65/15's You'll probably find that the 195's are easier to find and quite a bit cheaper. 195's: https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/195-65-15?id=10075 205's: https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/205-65-15?id=10011 The 205's will be that little bit more comfortable but there's a fair amount of difference between tyres/brands so you may well lose that depending on what you go for. You'll also see that the 205 width isn't listed in the 2004 handbook. Remember to have all 4 wheels tracked and have a full tank of fuel when they do it. Hope that's useful. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ Last edited by AndyN01; 9th February 2022 at 08:53..