Greetings everybody.
I notice that most UK forum members recommend Pirelli Scorpions, but I was hoping to hear about anyone's bad experiences with the much cheaper Kumho Crugen HP71s for touring and around-town use in Australia (where you won't have to worry about snow, slush, ice, or off-roading).
Yesterday, while repairing a 2014 Evoque TD4 that was fitted with Goodyear 255/50r20 tires in July 2017, we managed to tear a significant chunk out of one of the tire's sidewalls.
A complete set of replacements seems reasonable considering their age and some general rubber cracking.
The Kumhos are recommended for "reduced road noise and comfortable highway cruising" according to reviews, which is something we're interested in. The price for a set of these tires is AUD$960, which is less than the $1520 we were quoted for the Pirellis.
What do you think?