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Delinte tires?

8.1K views 15 replies 5 participants last post by  h1k3rb  
#1 ·
My local tire guy generally has the best prices around so I tend to buy there when I can. My van needs tires very soon so went over and checked his lineup. He occasionally carries Ironman tires which is what I was hoping for but hasn't been able to get them in recently. He does have some Delinte DX11 Bandit H/T all-season tires in stock for $130 each installed. Online reviews are very positive but they are only rated for around 40K miles. Has anyone bought these tires in the past or have any experience with Delinte tires?
 
#13 ·
Have had good luck with Michelins too, along with several other brands. FWIW, your protest struck a chord ;-) so I called and told the tire guy to hold off. I do remember slipping under acceleration more than once on wet roads with the Nexens, otherwise they haven't been too bad. Gas mileage has been very good (20-22mpg) on recent camping trips along and near the Blue Ridge Parkway. The threat of early snow is very low down south here and I've still got a few miles of tread left so will keep looking.
 
#10 ·
Forget the Nexans’ they are horrible tires. Most people want to get rid of them ASAP. Hard, stiff ride, terrible traction & you’ll be lucky to get 35/40k out of them. I would buy anything but Nexans’. I put them on my ‘14 and was lucky to get 30k mikes out of them. My ‘20 came with them (unfortunately) and at 17k miles the front one have less than 50% tread left, maybe 60% on the rears.
 
#14 ·
Forget the Nexans’ they are horrible tires.
The Nexens have treated me well but I wouldn't give A+ ratings in traction, ride quality/noise after 4 years/40000 miles. My set should last until 45000 miles easy.

These vans can burn rubber, Im usually first off the line from a stop and it seems people are surprised by the takeoff.

If I was concerned with winter traction I'd go with snow tires.
If budget allows, then Michelins.
If not, Nexen.
 
#9 ·
Went over to the local tire guy and his source had a few of the stock Nexens in the warehouse. He told me he's had very good luck with Nexens over the years and considers them an excellent tire. He's also had good luck with Delinte tires which is why he carries them, especially suited for those on a budget.

With tire prices going up and ongoing shipping delays (plus they've worked very well for me - not counting the alignment issue which was not the tire's fault) I asked him to get 3 Nexens and he'll set me up (with the spare as the 4th tire) for $170 each, out the door. So 3 x $170 is $510 and I'll have a new set of tires. Since I have the spare that's $10 cheaper than the 4 Delintes would have cost but I'll have better, longer lasting tires. And the spare won't go to waste.

In the end, there doesn't seem to be anyone on the forum here who's had Delintes but thanks to those who posted their thoughts and ideas as it was very helpful.
 
#6 · (Edited)
My local tire guy generally has the best prices around so I tend to buy there when I can. My van needs tires very soon...

I've been looking for tires. Planning on 4 new Nexen in load range E 121/120. $190 each.

On my 2017 1500 lowboy 136, I have the heavier rated 121/120 load range E tires from factory, not the lighter 115/112 load range E that is less expensive and seems to be for sale everywhere. Tirerack recommends staying at 118/115 load range E or higher for my vehicle.

Im always curious cause I see people replacing tires with the 115/112 spec seemingly unaware of the difference when seeking off-road tires etc etc... I just can't fathom installing an aggressive styled tire that has a weaker rated construction than a stock tire.

When Im bored and looking over used vehicles for sale I always take a look at the tires on the vehicle. Used car dealers tend to slap cheap, Asian tires on cars and flip them. No thanks I say.
 
#7 ·
Agree about very low spec tires. These Delinte tires (not off-road) are rated surprisingly high for the price; specs are pretty good with 10-ply load range E listed at 121/118. Not sold on them but they at least seem a viable option. Since they are rated for around 40K miles that tends to indicate a slightly softer rubber compound which (of more concern to me) could affect rolling resistance, hence impact gas mileage. Still haven't crossed Nexans off the list and may see if my tire guy can order 3 of those, then I could make good use of the spare instead of letting it go to waste.
 
#3 · (Edited)
That's an excellent point @JohnnyRambles. After a bit more checking around I found that they're also available at Walmart. That may mitigate this concern a bit since Walmarts are everywhere but that doesn't mean that tire in my size will be in stock. This is true everywhere these days though so I may take the chance when the time comes. I rotated the stock Nexens for the last time this afternoon and guess I might get another 1000 miles before 'bologna skin' stage (tread even with the wear bars) which would give me a total of 33.5K miles out of them. Maybe by then the local tire shop will get some Ironman A/Ps in.
 
#2 ·
I've never heard of them, so I can't offer an opinion on their quality (A bit of quick research appears to show that they're a Chinese company). That said, I'd be leery about running a tire that may have a limited availability in the future. If one happens to fail or suffers road damage, will you be able to find another at a reasonable cost? Personally, I'd stick with one of the big names with a solid reputation that'll be available most anywhere on short notice. That way whether you're home or on the road you won't end up with a mixed set of rubber.