Riken Tyres?

Zebster · Apr 1st, 2020, 16:24

I need to buy a couple of tyres. I've been looking at various options and Riken tyres have a budget price but good reviews. They've been owned by Michelin since 1992, which sounds positive?

Anyone had them on their P3 Volvo? I'm particularly interested in the noise, as the current Continentals transmit a huge amount of road noise!

GMcL · Apr 1st, 2020, 17:39

No experience of Riken.

Continental 3's and 5's were rubbish on a my '11 Volvo S60 D3, The wear rate/lifetime is poor at around 10,000 miles.

Hankook were pretty average. Better wear rate than the Conti's, downside poor wet weather grip.

On a Volvo I find it difficult to look past Goodyear. I've got Michelin on my Focus and Suzuki bike which are brilliant. For a middle of the road performance car Michelin, I feel, would be wasted on a D3.

What's the trade off to produce a cheaper Michelin tyre would be what I am asking myself if considering Riken. Are they owned by Michelin or part of a group ?

I ran a 1998 FIAT Coupe 20v turbo on Fulda tyres, part of the Goodyear group and seemed OK for it. Maybe Riken fit in a similar category.

Zebster · Apr 1st, 2020, 17:50

I'm currently on ContiSportContact 3. They do seem to have worn quickly as well as transmitting a lot of road noise (car is almost unbearable on concrete road sections for rear passengers). Never had any grip concerns though.

GMcL · Apr 1st, 2020, 18:26

I've never had a problem with Conti grip just wear rate and as you say noise.

They are expensive for what they are I feel. I know they were damned expensive when I came to replace them the first time, after that I started to look around.

Lincolnite · Apr 1st, 2020, 18:33

I’ve got an XC60 D4 AWD, 35k on the original Pirelli Scorpion tyres & they have loads of life left in them, I’m well impressed.

GMcL · Apr 1st, 2020, 19:15

Thing is, if you've got 35k miles out of a tyre on an SUV it's going to be a pretty hard wearing compound which will make the noise in a normal S or V model unbearable.

Dash300 · Apr 1st, 2020, 20:10

Michelin Crossclimate plus no question. Great wet grip, wearing well and no noise.

GMcL · Apr 1st, 2020, 20:19

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Originally Posted by Dash300

Michelin Crossclimate plus no question. Great wet grip, wearing well and no noise.

Jack of all trades, master of none.

Not a great snow tyre, not a great summer tyre but OK as a temperate intermediate.

dhr90 · Apr 1st, 2020, 22:12

Haven’t tried Riken myself. When I got my V60 it had a new pair of Goodyear Efficient Grip fitted to the front, and some slightly worn tyres on the rear. 22000 miles on and the front are on about 5mm depth, this is on 17” wheels. As for noise, I would say average, but I also feel like on certain surfaces the noise isolation of the V60 isn’t great, indeed on concrete it can even be quite noisy compared to my previous 75 Tourer which was designed probably a decade before and running budget own brand tyres. On tarmac on the motorway it’s nice and quiet however. I’ll likely replace them with the same again when they wear out.

Dash300 · Apr 1st, 2020, 22:22

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Originally Posted by GMcL

Jack of all trades, master of none.

Not a great snow tyre, not a great summer tyre but OK as a temperate intermediate.

Snow?!? Global warming, hello! We are driving Volvo's, not off roaders and not track racers. I want a quality tyre that lasts well with a good grip for our temperate climate. Have tried Wranglers twice, Pirreli Rosso's and the Crossclimate wins hands down. But I'm not a tyre geek it has to be said!

Apr 1st, 2020, 16:24	#1
Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	Riken Tyres? I need to buy a couple of tyres. I've been looking at various options and Riken tyres have a budget price but good reviews. They've been owned by Michelin since 1992, which sounds positive? Anyone had them on their P3 Volvo? I'm particularly interested in the noise, as the current Continentals transmit a huge amount of road noise! __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

Apr 1st, 2020, 17:39	#2
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Today 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	No experience of Riken. Continental 3's and 5's were rubbish on a my '11 Volvo S60 D3, The wear rate/lifetime is poor at around 10,000 miles. Hankook were pretty average. Better wear rate than the Conti's, downside poor wet weather grip. On a Volvo I find it difficult to look past Goodyear. I've got Michelin on my Focus and Suzuki bike which are brilliant. For a middle of the road performance car Michelin, I feel, would be wasted on a D3. What's the trade off to produce a cheaper Michelin tyre would be what I am asking myself if considering Riken. Are they owned by Michelin or part of a group ? I ran a 1998 FIAT Coupe 20v turbo on Fulda tyres, part of the Goodyear group and seemed OK for it. Maybe Riken fit in a similar category. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

Apr 1st, 2020, 17:50	#3
Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	I'm currently on ContiSportContact 3. They do seem to have worn quickly as well as transmitting a lot of road noise (car is almost unbearable on concrete road sections for rear passengers). Never had any grip concerns though. __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

Apr 1st, 2020, 18:26	#4
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Today 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	I've never had a problem with Conti grip just wear rate and as you say noise. They are expensive for what they are I feel. I know they were damned expensive when I came to replace them the first time, after that I started to look around. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

Apr 1st, 2020, 19:15	#6
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Today 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	Thing is, if you've got 35k miles out of a tyre on an SUV it's going to be a pretty hard wearing compound which will make the noise in a normal S or V model unbearable. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

Apr 1st, 2020, 18:33	#5
Lincolnite Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2020 11:20 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln	I’ve got an XC60 D4 AWD, 35k on the original Pirelli Scorpion tyres & they have loads of life left in them, I’m well impressed.

Apr 1st, 2020, 20:10	#7
Dash300 High Grand Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: British South Somerset	Michelin Crossclimate plus no question. Great wet grip, wearing well and no noise. __________________ XC60 VEA 181 2015MY SE Lux Nav Geartronic 8 speed Auto. 1962 LR S11a, 1970 Mk2 Vitesse Convertible. Maybe the Hokey Cokey is what it's all about!

Apr 1st, 2020, 22:12	#9
dhr90 Senior Member Last Online: Today 09:10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Bristol	Haven’t tried Riken myself. When I got my V60 it had a new pair of Goodyear Efficient Grip fitted to the front, and some slightly worn tyres on the rear. 22000 miles on and the front are on about 5mm depth, this is on 17” wheels. As for noise, I would say average, but I also feel like on certain surfaces the noise isolation of the V60 isn’t great, indeed on concrete it can even be quite noisy compared to my previous 75 Tourer which was designed probably a decade before and running budget own brand tyres. On tarmac on the motorway it’s nice and quiet however. I’ll likely replace them with the same again when they wear out. __________________ 2013 V60 SE LUX Nav D5 Auto

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