Tire Review: Nokian Z SUV 295/35/21
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After waiting for the Nokians to get off back order, then letting them age in my garage for a couple of months, I got around to getting them mounted last weekend.
I haven't done much driving on them yet, but initially they ride very well. I'll be putting about 600 miles on them this weekend, and can report back then.
I haven't done much driving on them yet, but initially they ride very well. I'll be putting about 600 miles on them this weekend, and can report back then.
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Any other updates from those who purchased the Nokian 21s from Tiresbyweb?
I will be ordering another set soon... to get ready for next Spring.
Thanks in advance.
I will be ordering another set soon... to get ready for next Spring.
Thanks in advance.
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I mounted a set in May of this past year and finally swapped them out for winter rubber on Thanksgiving weekend. They have a tread wear indicators that show 6+ mm (out of 8mm) left on all four tires - so they appear to be wearing a lot better than the Conti's I had before (they would be over half gone in one season). I was getting a little vibration before I took them off, but they will get re-balanced before I re-mount them in the spring. Handling felt as good as the Conti's and they were excellent in the wet (large water channels). So far, I am very happy with the purchase (especially considering the price).
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I've got close to 4k miles on mine and no complaints.
I see no noticeable wear yet, although I have not done a measurement. The Michelins on the other hand were noticeably worn at the same distance.
To my ears there is less road noise than the Michelins.
I have seen no sacrifice in handling either, granted this is on a commuter, not a track toy, but I still tackle on ramps at the same speed as before.
For my money, I will be purchasing the Nokians again.
I see no noticeable wear yet, although I have not done a measurement. The Michelins on the other hand were noticeably worn at the same distance.
To my ears there is less road noise than the Michelins.
I have seen no sacrifice in handling either, granted this is on a commuter, not a track toy, but I still tackle on ramps at the same speed as before.
For my money, I will be purchasing the Nokians again.
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I mounted a set in May of this past year and finally swapped them out for winter rubber on Thanksgiving weekend. They have a tread wear indicators that show 6+ mm (out of 8mm) left on all four tires - so they appear to be wearing a lot better than the Conti's I had before (they would be over half gone in one season). I was getting a little vibration before I took them off, but they will get re-balanced before I re-mount them in the spring. Handling felt as good as the Conti's and they were excellent in the wet (large water channels). So far, I am very happy with the purchase (especially considering the price).
Where did you all purchase the Nokians?
Aloha,
TomF
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Thank you all for the reviews, I will be buying a set in the next few weeks for my wife's cayenne gts the continentals are almost double the price so this is a no brainier.
Thanks again,
Saadi
Thanks again,
Saadi
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Tires by Web is on backorder, says could be another 6+ weeks until they get them as they are still in Europe, salesman could offer no guarantee that they would even have them by then so I could have to wait months.
Does anyone know of another source to get these Nokian tires in the US? I want to avoid a knockoff tire like Lexani. If not I might just shop for some 20" rims instead of 21".
Does anyone know of another source to get these Nokian tires in the US? I want to avoid a knockoff tire like Lexani. If not I might just shop for some 20" rims instead of 21".
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I have a palate of Michelin 295 35R 21 107Y N1 tires for sale and I can ship to you in the US only for $400 a tire...if interested please email me at jon.foster15@gmail.com. So for a set of 4 it would be $1600 shipped anywhere in the US.
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Anyone have any long-term insights on these? New Cayenne owner here
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Having a few items addressed in the shop and they recommended new front tires. The Michelins seem to get the highest praise for performance, but I am using my GTS as an appliance/tow-vehicle so I am more concerned with longevity. Should I replace all 4 or can I get away with just the fronts?
These Nokian's seem to be the cheapest out there and last for longer than the Michelins. Any further insight/advice would be appreciated!
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Having a few items addressed in the shop and they recommended new front tires. The Michelins seem to get the highest praise for performance, but I am using my GTS as an appliance/tow-vehicle so I am more concerned with longevity. Should I replace all 4 or can I get away with just the fronts?
These Nokian's seem to be the cheapest out there and last for longer than the Michelins. Any further insight/advice would be appreciated!
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Anyone have any long-term insights on these? New Cayenne owner here
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Having a few items addressed in the shop and they recommended new front tires. The Michelins seem to get the highest praise for performance, but I am using my GTS as an appliance/tow-vehicle so I am more concerned with longevity. Should I replace all 4 or can I get away with just the fronts?
These Nokian's seem to be the cheapest out there and last for longer than the Michelins. Any further insight/advice would be appreciated!
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Having a few items addressed in the shop and they recommended new front tires. The Michelins seem to get the highest praise for performance, but I am using my GTS as an appliance/tow-vehicle so I am more concerned with longevity. Should I replace all 4 or can I get away with just the fronts?
These Nokian's seem to be the cheapest out there and last for longer than the Michelins. Any further insight/advice would be appreciated!
I have had mine for 8 months or so. Really like them. Good handling and the wear looks great so far. My only pick is they are a touch louder than Michelins. I'd but them again in a heartbeat
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I have had them for over 14 months and they are wearing out at a much slower rate than my Continentals. I would be ready to replace the continentals by 18 months on average and I think at the current wear rate they should last me another year and a half. The longevity of the Nokian's and they were less than $1000 delivered is a no brainier in my book. I will buy them again without hesitation.
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I was rotating the Nokians on my 08 GTS last night and found this on the inside of the left rear. Yikes! Fortunately I had an extra used tire I could mount this morning while I order a new set. This is after 2 and a half years and about 30k miles. The other tires looked ok - but all had additional wear on the inside shoulder. Despite this, I like the Nokians and will probably get another set.
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I was rotating the Nokians on my 08 GTS last night and found this on the inside of the left rear. Yikes! Fortunately I had an extra used tire I could mount this morning while I order a new set. This is after 2 and a half years and about 30k miles. The other tires looked ok - but all had additional wear on the inside shoulder. Despite this, I like the Nokians and will probably get another set.
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On my 911 it always wears out the insides to a point where the tire looks great from the outside but the inside is completely worn. Are the SUVs the same?