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Best Tyres For Nissan Qashqai - What To Buy? [Australia]

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Supported Nissan Qashqai Generations
  • Nissan Qashqai J12 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
  • Nissan Qashqai II (J11) Facelift (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
  • Nissan Qashqai II (J11) (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
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Example Recommendation For 2020 Nissan Qashqai 2.0i

Based on your selection of the 2020 Nissan Qashqai 2.0i with a tyre size of 215/60 R17, we recommend the following tyres:

  • Nankang FT-9
  • Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
  • Dunlop Grandtrek AT5

Quick Summary

Don't have time to read the whole article? We've summarised everything into the table below for you.

TyreTraction
(AA - C)
Wet Grip
(A - E)
TreadwearNoise
(A - C)
Fuel Efficiency
(A - E)
Best Price
(Set of 4)
Nankang FT-9-----
Dunlop Grandtrek ST20BD300BD
Dunlop Grandtrek AT5BD600BD

If traction and wet grip are most important to you, our analysis suggests that you should take a look at the Grandtrek ST20, Grandtrek AT5.

For those who prefer a quiet tyre, take a look at the Grandtrek ST20.

If fuel efficiency is important for you (who doesn't like saving money?), the Grandtrek ST20 are worth investigating.

If you'd like your tyres to last you many years to come, then we recommend a tyre with a high treadwear rating, like the Grandtrek AT5.

2020 Nissan Qashqai 2.0i Tyre Prices

Before we take a look at how each of these tyres stacks up against each other in terms of performance, let's take a look at how much they cost.

Enter tyre quantity below and see table for the best available price in Australia for each of the products.

TyreBest Price
(4 x 215/60R17)
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Nankang FT-9
109/107Q
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Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
96H
$980
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Dunlop Grandtrek AT5
100H
$836
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2020 Nissan Qashqai 2.0i Tyre Comparison

Let's take a look at what to consider when choosing car tyres, as well as how our recommended tyres above stack up against each other!

Traction

As you might have guessed, the primary role of tyres is to give your Nissan Qashqai traction on the road.

Traction to grip the road and accelerate quickly, but also traction to allow you to brake and come to a stop quickly in wet and dry conditions.

Tyres with excellent traction performance have shorter stopping distances, which can mean the difference between a near miss and a collision while out on the road.

Excellent traction also means better contact and grip on a variety of terrain, and less likelihood of getting bogged. This is especially important for SUV tyres, which are more likely to see off-road action.

How We Measure This

To compare traction performance between tyres, we use both the standardised test data carried out by the European Union, plus the Uniform Tyre Quality Grading (UTQG) system data out of the USA.

EU Data

EU Grade
(A - E)
Compared to an A grade tyre?
FT-9No data available for this tyre
Grandtrek ST20D7.5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h
Grandtrek AT5D7.5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h

As you can see from the table above, the Grandtrek AT5 tyre scored the highest, with a grade of D, whereas the Grandtrek ST20 tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of D.

You can also see these results in the chart below.

Winner

Dunlop Grandtrek AT5

UTQG Data

UTQG Rating
(AA - C)
FT-9
Grandtrek ST20B
Grandtrek AT5B

For the UTQG data, the Grandtrek ST20, Grandtrek AT5 tyres scored the highest with a grade of B, whereas the Grandtrek ST20, Grandtrek AT5 tyres scored the lowest, with a grade of B.

Noise

The dominant source of noise from your Nissan Qashqai while driving on the highway is your tyres. A typical tyre produces over 70 decibels of noise, with some tyre products being considerably noisier.

Excessive noise makes for an unpleasant journey, so it's worth looking for tyres that are less noisy.

All terrain and mud tyres tend to be noisier than standard road tyres, as the large tread blocks mean more friction on the road and therefore, more noise.

How We Measure This

The European Union collects comprehensive data on the noise produced by all tyres sold in the Europe. Where available, we use this data to compare Australian tyres.
EU Grade
(A - C)
Compared to an A grade tyre?
FT-9No data available for this tyre
Grandtrek ST20B (71 dB)2 times as noisy
Grandtrek AT5B (72 dB)2 times as noisy

In terms of noise, the Grandtrek ST20 tyre scored the highest, with a grade of 70.6 dB, whereas the Grandtrek AT5 tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of 72.1 dB.

These values might seem quite similar, but remember that the decibel scale is logarithmic, so small changes can have a big effect.

Winner

Dunlop Grandtrek ST20

Fuel Efficiency

The US Department of Energy estimates that around 25% of the fuel consumption of a vehicle is attributable to the tyres.

This is more than you might think, and it means that tyres with poor fuel efficiency fitted to your Nissan Qashqai could be adding hundreds of dollars to your yearly fuel bill.

While the upfront cost of a new set of tyres is important, it's also worth considering how much extra you will pay over the life of your tyres.

How We Measure This

The European Union collects excellent fuel efficiency data (they call this rolling resistance) on all tyres sold in the Europe. Where available, we use this data to compare Australian tyres.
EU Grade
(A - E)
Compared to an A grade tyre?
FT-9No data available for this tyre
Grandtrek ST20D0.3L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$62 extra per year
Grandtrek AT5D0.3L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$70 extra per year

As you can see from the table above, the Grandtrek ST20 tyre scored the highest, with a grade of D, whereas the Grandtrek AT5 tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of D.

You can also see these results in the chart below.

Winner

Dunlop Grandtrek ST20

Temperature Resistance

Temperature resistance refers to the ability of tyres to dissipate heat.

Friction between the tyre and road generates heat, and if the tyre can't get rid of this heat fast enough, it will heat up further and further, which could impact its performance in other areas, like traction.

How We Measure This

The UTQG data out of the USA includes temperature resistance data, which we use (where available) when comparing Australian tyres.
UTQG Rating
(A - C)
FT-9
Grandtrek ST20A
Grandtrek AT5A

Winner

Dunlop Grandtrek ST20, Dunlop Grandtrek AT5

Warranty

Many tyre manufacturers and suppliers in Australia now offer a warranty when you purchase a set of their tyres. This warranty is usually in the form of a wear life guarantee.

Typically, they either offer a time-based guarantee (eg. 6 years) or a distance based guarantee (eg. 60,000 km).

The warranty gives you peace of mind that your tyres will last either a certain amount of time or distance, otherwise you will be entitled to some compensation (usually pro-rated).

Warranty (Time)Warranty (Distance)
FT-9No warranty found
Grandtrek ST20No warranty found
Grandtrek AT5No warranty found

Individual Tyre Info

Nankang FT-9

Nankang FT-9
Key Info
Vehicle SuitabilityLight Truck / SUV
Driving StyleOff-Road Max Traction
SeasonAll Season
Release Date2012
Run Flat?No
ReviewNankang FT-9 Review

The FT-9 tyres were released on the market by Nankang in 2012.

Dunlop Grandtrek ST20

Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
Key Info
Vehicle SuitabilityLight Truck / SUV
Driving StyleHighway All-Season
SeasonAll Season
Release Date2007
Run Flat?No

The Grandtrek ST20 tyres were released on the market by Dunlop in 2007.

Their wet grip performance is not great, with an overall grade of D in testing done by the European Union.

Testing shows that they produce about 70.6 dB at typical driving speeds, which is about average.

Fuel efficiency testing suggests not great performance, with a grade of D awarded by the European Commission.

In terms treadwear, they received a rating of 300 on the UTQG system, which means only 75% of the tread life of 400 rated tyres (for example).

Their UTQG traction grade is B, which is not bad.

Their temperature resistance is good, which you can see from their corresponding UTQG grading of A for this category.

Dunlop Grandtrek AT5

Dunlop Grandtrek AT5
Key Info
Vehicle SuitabilityLight Truck / SUV
Driving StyleOn-/Off-Road All-Terrain
SeasonAll Season
Release Date2019
Run Flat?No
ReviewDunlop Grandtrek AT5 Review

The Grandtrek AT5 tyres were released on the market by Dunlop in 2019.

Their wet grip performance is not great, with an overall grade of D in testing done by the European Union.

Testing shows that they produce about 72.1 dB at typical driving speeds, which is about average.

Fuel efficiency testing suggests not great performance, with a grade of D awarded by the European Commission.

In terms treadwear, they received a rating of 600 on the UTQG system, which means 50% longer tread life than 400 rated tyres (for example).

Their UTQG traction grade is B, which is not bad.

Their temperature resistance is good, which you can see from their corresponding UTQG grading of A for this category.

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