My V's new shoes!

[Alpine]

Here are my CR-V's new tyres which were fitted this week. The pics were taken bright and early this morning. Also couldn't resist doing a mini photo shoot while I was at it! :wink:

Tyres are Pirelli Scorpion STR's, in stock size 205/70/R15.

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[Alpine]

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I thought long and hard about going bigger and wider on some Yokohama Geolandar GO51's but just couldn't justify the much higher cost of the Yokos plus having to get a 5th tyre for the spare so the sizes all match. Besides, the Pirelli's were on special and the price was just too good to pass up.

Anyway, the Pirelli's are quite good - quieter than the OEM Duelers for sure, although not as quiet as I would have liked as there is still abit of road noise especially from the rear. I suspect this is just the way the CR-V is. All of our other Honda's are also the same. If there's one thing I wish Honda would do, it is to improve NVH levels in their otherwise perfect vehicles!

I also find the Pirelli's to be better handling and provide more control of the car in general over the Duelers.

[T Mac]

Very nice. I like the Yoko's too, but you're right... gets into more expense.

[TheCrvster]

Looks great! Most likely what I'll get when the treads where alittle thin... thanks for the idea

[ycart1201]

they look perfect.

Nathan
ycart1201