View Full Version : Wanli Z-Rated tires


TREX212426
02-24-2005, 11:34 AM
has anyone heard anything about these tires? Either good or bad and would you recommend them.

TheDanger
02-24-2005, 11:50 AM
Never heard of that brand before...hmm try googling the name and see if you can find a review on them.

TREX212426
02-24-2005, 11:59 AM
I did and nothing came up. I was just wondering because I saw those tires being packaged with some rims.

TheDanger
02-24-2005, 12:19 PM
whoa watch the double posts...uhh I know there is a review site that has a bunch of reviews...try googling review sites and then search for that tire brand.

xavier
02-24-2005, 04:41 PM
I had them on my 01 civic. I liked the tire alot. I got them for about $65 a piece for 205-17-40. The sidewall was sturdy and tread was deep. The grip was good and I think I remember them having a lip guard (the lip of the tire was further out than the lip of the rim so the tire would rub, not the rim) The lip guard might not be on the Wanli but I know the tires were good. Got them from http://www.performancetirewholesalers.com/ Very fast shipping and friendly bunch of guys over there

stick_1NZ
02-24-2005, 04:48 PM
These are chinese-made tires: www.wanlitires.com
I like the threading on 'em but then again, I don't know about quality and durability.
It's your call.

Dwestxb
02-24-2005, 04:57 PM
has anyone heard anything about these tires? Either good or bad and would you recommend them.

I had them on my xB, I got them in a Wheel & Tire package from Wheelmax. They were good, I never had any problems with them. They handled really well. Here's the only pic I have with them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/dwestxb/5110DSCN06601.jpg

manejounxa
02-24-2005, 05:08 PM
I have them on my ride and they handle pretty good in the snow.
here are my specs WANLI S-1088 205/40ZR17

VW2SCION
02-25-2005, 12:03 AM
they make the imitation yoko avs sports... i read a review that they are louder than most tires and have not so good wet traction... but hey you save tons of money... just don't push em too hard... you get what you pay for and i think they would be fine as everyday tires

LavaBox_v1
02-25-2005, 01:47 AM
There just a cheap no name brande tire! VW said it best ... you get what you pay for! I would not cheap out on tires considering your life is ridding on them. I know tire rack has tire reviews and you can see what people actualy think about each tire. From expierence I know the Pirelli P7000's are VERY good tires wet and dry and the Yokohama AVS ES100 are VERY good dry and good wet.

Derk-xB
02-25-2005, 02:14 AM
I would not cheap out on tires considering your life is ridding on them.
I wouldn't either.



From expierence I know the Yokohama AVS ES100 are VERY good dry and good wet.
Agreed! Very good tire, but don't get 'em if your town gets any hint of snow :doh: I've made that mistake... :no:

manejounxa
02-25-2005, 02:36 AM
I would not cheap out on tires considering your life is ridding on them.
I wouldn't either

I drive on this tires everyday,and I have even traveled to and from detroit and was using them during our big snow fall that we had a month ago and they handled excellent.

PandaIst
02-25-2005, 02:43 AM
I have wanli tires on my xA, but in 195/50/15. I think they are good tires for their price.

scionscorpion
02-25-2005, 02:54 AM
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-306043.html

i found yesterday more when I WANTED TO BUY THEM but i am still scared because they are cheap and people do say they are good ........go to google next time and just type in wanli review or wanli tires review or wantli tires rating .........that helps ?

scionscorpion
02-25-2005, 02:55 AM
oh for some pipplz ...............this is good to check out ...............
http://phpraja.home.mchsi.com/bartsays.gif

LavaBox_v1
02-25-2005, 03:00 AM
I would not cheap out on tires considering your life is ridding on them.
I wouldn't either.



From expierence I know the Yokohama AVS ES100 are VERY good dry and good wet.
Agreed! Very good tire, but don't get 'em if your town gets any hint of snow :doh: I've made that mistake... :no:

It was snowing on my way home from work today and the Yoks did pretty good. I have them on the car now. There were a few times they go lose but nothing major and nothing I couldn't control!

LavaBox_v1
02-25-2005, 03:02 AM
oh for some pipplz ...............this is good to check out ...............
http://phpraja.home.mchsi.com/bartsays.gif

If you read the 2nd and 3rd post he did google but nothing came up!

Derk-xB
02-25-2005, 03:37 AM
I had some rough times in the snow with my Yoks...maybe it was just my experience. They were quite wide, too.

I could be way wrong on these Wanli tires. I've never used 'em. But, I guess I'd just rather not be the guinne pig when it comes to tires.

TREX212426
02-25-2005, 08:53 AM
I live in south fla and unless theres a climate shift I will not have to worry about snow. I guess its a 50/50 shot with these tires. I was also looking into kumho tires.

SCI_TC_GUY
02-25-2005, 11:19 AM
kuhmo are good everyday tires......some are even good for other driving styles.......

TREX212426
02-25-2005, 12:22 PM
kuhmo are good everyday tires......some are even good for other driving styles.......

for the tire package i want it will only be a $30 increase! i think thats not bad, imnot going to do anything but drive to and from work and other everyday use.

LavaBox_v1
02-25-2005, 01:18 PM
We had about 6" of sonw last night and my Yoks didn't do too good this morning. Once I got to the highly plowed roads I was fine, but down the side streets I didn't do too good.

TREX212426
02-25-2005, 04:38 PM
We had about 6" of sonw last night and my Yoks didn't do too good this morning. Once I got to the highly plowed roads I was fine, but down the side streets I didn't do too good.

damn i do not miss that ny snow for nothing! i love ny but dont miss the SNOW! lol

LavaBox_v1
02-25-2005, 05:18 PM
The snow SUCKS ... I used to live in Florida for like 18yrs ... I miss the weather, the beaches & the ladies on the beaches ...
I don't miss the hurricans tho

chepino
02-25-2005, 08:43 PM
there cheap but alright

ugly_duck
02-25-2005, 10:07 PM
alright here is my take. Why go cheap on the only part that touches the road. Its the easiest way to increase your handling performance. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
!! STICK WITH A REPUTABLE TIRE BRAND.

TREX212426
02-28-2005, 10:13 AM
thanks for all the info everyone. I have a lil daughter so I want to know what to get. Its mostly for her safety.

luvmyxb
03-10-2005, 04:27 PM
I have the wanli tires on my xb. They seem well made and they have good traction. I live in FL too, so the rain hadling is important. They do very well in the rain so far. The tires are unidirectional, so they have to be mounted properly. Goodyear taught us that even expensive tires can be defective. Remember that you are not going to be driving at high speeds (or you wouldn't have bought an xB).

mykeymagik
10-21-2005, 04:26 PM
Are these tires decent in the snow..? Or are they only summer tires?

hammy
10-21-2005, 05:03 PM
these (wanli) are the tires im picking up today on my Katana KR5's. The shop said i would get either kumhos or wanli's. I inquired as to which i would get and they kept saying they didnt know. I mentioned i wanted kumhos. i got wanlis. told them i wasnt that happy, and i wanted them to switch the rubber to kumhos. they said tires were already mounted and balanced and it was too late.

i get my rims today, so im happy, but lil skeptical of the wanlis.

shop said wanli's are made by dunlop...not sure if thats true or not.

aera
10-21-2005, 05:27 PM
i have these on my setup from wheelguyz.com there good nothing bad to say came with the rims at no extra charge but nothin exceptional to say either