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Re: Tyres - Jinyu
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 1:17 pm
by Gripped
Anyone got experience of Jinyu winter tyres on their Bongo?
I've been quoted a reasonable price for the rears 215 65 15 and they said try the winter tyre, so I might go for it.
Any views?
I know they are a budget Chinese brand, but they seem to have reasonable reviews. I am used to fitting cheapish tyres to the Bongo, and not had any real grip issues so far. Rotalla on the front and Accelera Alpha on the back, but had Falkens and all sorts before.
Re: Tyres - Jinyu
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 1:53 pm
by mikeonb4c
Gripped wrote: Sat Oct 07, 2017 1:17 pm
Anyone got experience of Jinyu winter tyres on their Bongo?
I've been quoted a reasonable price for the rears 215 65 15 and they said try the winter tyre, so I might go for it.
Any views?
I know they are a budget Chinese brand, but they seem to have reasonable reviews. I am used to fitting cheapish tyres to the Bongo, and not had any real grip issues so far. Rotalla on the front and Accelera Alpha on the back, but had Falkens and all sorts before.
I'm very happy with my Maxxis all season tyres, which i think are an excellent balance between cost and all season performance:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=73056&hilit=Maxxis
Well priced in your size here:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 1488438921
Re: Tyres
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 2:24 pm
by Gripped
Thanks Mike
The Jinyu's are still a fair bit cheaper. I know Maxxis are a better brand, but then there is so much choice out there.
I'll do some more digging. As you say, the reviews of the Maxxis are overall better than the Jinyu's so it will come down to the price comparison.
Cheers !
Re: Tyres
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:22 pm
by Gripped
Ok,. Maxxis AP2s ordered !!!!
Looking forward to some extra grip this winter.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Re: Tyres
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 10:11 am
by mikeonb4c
Gripped wrote: Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:22 pm
Ok,. Maxxis AP2s ordered !!!!
Looking forward to some extra grip this winter.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Excellent. From my experience they're very much worth it and still not bank breaking cost. Can't speak for longevity (though mine seem to be doing fine so far) but as i said in that thread, there comes a point where the reassurance of good grip and ride is worth a little extra wear - oooh matron
Re: Tyres
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 11:04 pm
by Gripped
I know what you mean Mike.
I live to give mine a good pump, just to be sure you understand.
