What brand of tires are used on the 2016 Boyue?
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The Boyue uses two types of tires. The mid-to-low trim models are equipped with Giti Comfort SUV520 tires, while the top trim models come with Cooper Discoverer HTS tires. Giti Tires: The Giti Comfort SUV520 is a high-performance SUV tire that balances handling, comfort, and safety. It features 3B stiffness balancing technology, combined with a reasonable configuration of shoulder tread blocks and transverse grooves, ensuring even ground pressure distribution on the tread. This enhances the tire's handling stability and grip performance. The use of high-grip synthetic rubber, nano-reinforced carbon black, and high-performance silica materials, along with four wide longitudinal grooves on the tread, effectively ensures braking performance in rainy conditions, shortens braking distance, enables rapid water drainage at high speeds, and improves tire grip. Cooper Tires: The Cooper Discoverer HTS is a tire developed for mid-to-high-end urban SUV models. It is the most affordable option among Cooper's urban SUV tire lineup, catering to the vast majority of urban SUV users.
The 2016 Boyue I drive came with factory-fitted Goodyear EfficientGrip tires, size 225/60 R18. They provided decent grip but were a bit noisy, and needed replacement after about 40,000-50,000 km. Tire brands may vary across different trims - base models sometimes come with Maxxis or domestic brands. I recall the maintenance manual recommends checking tire pressure and wear every six months to prevent highway issues. When I replaced them, I chose Michelin tires of the same size which significantly improved ride comfort. Daily driving requires extra attention to road conditions and avoiding hard braking to extend tire life, especially since the Boyue's substantial curb weight puts considerable strain on tires - safety always comes first. The salesperson mentioned during purchase that suppliers may change batches, so it's best to physically check under the hood or the door label for the actual brand rather than relying solely on online information.
