Champiro tyres

[Wizeng]

I've just bought a 2005 C220 cdi avantgarde with sports pack, the tyres are Champiro HPZ-40's are they OK or should I be very carefull? It looks as they were puy on the car to sell as they are brand new.

 

[khimani_mohiki]

depends what you mean by OK, im sure they wont explode as your driving down the road but wont be as good as a name brand of tyre when it comes to grip

 

[Ian Hunt]

Cheapo tyres - I think Quickfit sell them. I've no experience of them though... Some cheap tyres are pretty good (eg Gislaved), others aren't....

 

[crockers]

a review here

 

[nick mercedes]

I've just bought a 2005 C220 cdi avantgarde with sports pack, the tyres are Champiro HPZ-40's are they OK or should I be very carefull? It looks as they were puy on the car to sell as they are brand new.

Cheepo tyres, but far from bad, I've been using GT tyres on vans for years and they're a cut above most cheap brands.

I'd not worry, at least you've got plenty of time before they wear out to choose some replacements...

 

[Wizeng]

a review here

I'll try to keep off the snow, thanks for the info.

 

[bolide]

depends what you mean by OK, im sure they wont explode as your driving down the road but wont be as good as a name brand of tyre when it comes to grip

I think that about sums it up!

Nick Froome

 

[Ian Hunt]

I'll try to keep off the snow, thanks for the info.

If it were me, I'd get as much mileage out of them as possible, seeing as they're new. If I had problems or reservations about them after running them a while I'd then think about swapping them.

 

[grober]

PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk

They are made in Indonesia by PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk PT GAJAH TUNGGAL TBK - INDONESIA

"Established in 1951, they began its tire manufacturing by producing bicycle tires. Thereafter, the Company has grown to become the largest integrated tire producer in South-East Asia. The Company expanded its production and diversified its product range by producing motorcycle tires in 1971, followed by bias tires for passenger and commercial vehicles in 1981. In the early ‘90’s, the Company started to produce radial tires for passenger cars and light trucks.
Alliance with Michelin
In May 2004, Gajah Tunggal and Michelin signed business cooperation agreements focused on the manufacturing of passenger car tires for Michelin markets outside Indonesia and distribution activities in Indonesia. Michelin also acquired 10% of the Company’s equity in 2004."

 

[Rob77]

I had a couple on mine. I replaced them recently as they were well worn but wouldn't have otherwise.

Normal driving they were absolutely fine, accelerting, braking and cornering. Accelerating out of a corner in the wet could easily provoke a tail slide but it was predicable and acceptable to me - bear in mind my car is pretty light at the rear, with a 3l motor. I never experienced a heart stopping braking moment with them.

I replaced with Infinitys all round and they are very similar really.

You just need to try them out and see if you're happy with them. I certainly wouldn't replace them just because they are not Michelin say.

 

[AllanE]

To me, the most important thing about tyres is their wet grip - if they're acceptable in the wet, they'll be fine in the dry.
What's acceptable to one person may be different to another, however.
I'd suggest giving the brake a heavy prod and see if you can get the ABS to kick in when on a quiet bit of saturated road and see how they do.
If they're OK, try a 'brisk' takeoff in similar conditions - this is usually where I find the grip limitations (on rear drive cars, anyway).
Even "made in Russia" tyres thesedays are pretty good in the dry, but can be a bit dire when a drop of rain is involved.

 

[Wizeng]

Thanks, I'll wait till it rains and have a play.