Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

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2021/08/17, 07:17 AM
Ingetrap

Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

I have unfortunately punctured the side wall of my trailer tyre on the infamous R355 and now need to find a suitable replacement.

Trailer is a Metalian Mini with a TTT - fully laden is most probably in the 800kg range.
I still have the original Kumho tyres on.

I have the following 2 choices (Without having to get a tyre shop to order in)

Dunlop Track grip

OR

Velocity Raptor

Size 215/80 R15

Both are similarly priced at around R1600

Which would be the better choice in tyre?
2021/08/17, 07:19 AM
JeandreDiedericks

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ingetrap

I have unfortunately punctured the side wall of my trailer tyre on the infamous R355 and now need to find a suitable replacement.

Trailer is a Metalian Mini with a TTT - fully laden is most probably in the 800kg range.
I still have the original Kumho tyres on.

I have the following 2 choices (Without having to get a tyre shop to order in)

Dunlop Track grip

OR

Velocity Raptor

Size 215/80 R15

Both are similarly priced at around R1600

Which would be the better choice in tyre?

Have a set of Velocity Raptors on the Disco 3. No complaints what so ever. Also had a set on the D2 a while back. Good tires. Especially for the price.

Can't comment on the dunlops.
2021/08/17, 07:23 AM
Hedgehog

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ingetrap

I have unfortunately punctured the side wall of my trailer tyre on the infamous R355 and now need to find a suitable replacement.

Trailer is a Metalian Mini with a TTT - fully laden is most probably in the 800kg range.
I still have the original Kumho tyres on.

I have the following 2 choices (Without having to get a tyre shop to order in)

Dunlop Track grip

OR

Velocity Raptor

Size 215/80 R15

Both are similarly priced at around R1600

Which would be the better choice in tyre?

I would not rate either of them any better than those Kumhos
2021/08/17, 07:59 AM
jelo

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Velocity Raptors are excellent. On my second set.
2021/08/17, 08:00 AM
jelo

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Track Grips are absolute rubbish compared.
2021/08/17, 08:05 AM
Ingetrap

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

The Velocity also looks better - however that is not a reason to buy them.
2021/08/17, 08:06 AM
Hedgehog

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ingetrap

The Velocity also looks better - however that is not a reason to buy them.

Tell that to all the BF buyers;D
2021/08/19, 01:45 PM
quintondebeer

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Quote:

Originally Posted by jelo

Track Grips are absolute rubbish compared.

Hi Jakes,

Sorry to hear about your experience, but thank you for your feedback! We always strive to improve our products. If you're willing, please would you send me an inbox to let me know about your challenges with the Track Grips so I can investigate further and possibly advise you on a tyre that will better suit your needs. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Cheers for now,
2021/08/19, 06:18 PM
jelo

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Quote:

Originally Posted by quintondebeer

Hi Jakes,

Sorry to hear about your experience, but thank you for your feedback! We always strive to improve our products. If you're willing, please would you send me an inbox to let me know about your challenges with the Track Grips so I can investigate further and possibly advise you on a tyre that will better suit your needs. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Cheers for now,

Thanks. The Velocity Raptors fixed the abysmal mileage issue. Sorry, the Track Grip is a bad product.
2021/08/25, 02:50 PM
Ingetrap

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

I ended up going with the Velocity Raptor - it is on as a spare at the moment and hopefully will not be needing it too often.
2021/08/25, 07:24 PM
Hedgehog

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ingetrap

I ended up going with the Velocity Raptor - it is on as a spare at the moment and hopefully will not be needing it too often.

Wait…

All of this was for a spare?
2021/09/16, 07:10 AM
Ingetrap

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hedgehog

Wait…

All of this was for a spare?

At the moment yes however, going to have to change another of the tyres after my trip coming up and then will be running the raptors as the main tyres.

All part of the long game strategy.
2021/09/16, 07:31 AM
WAJ

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

I have them raptors on my bakkie for almost 2 years, and I have no complaints.

And, they scream loudly when I floor the 3.0 around a corner ;D >:D
2021/09/16, 12:17 PM
WillieJimny

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Quote:

Originally Posted by jelo

Track Grips are absolute rubbish compared.

+1 I got my Nissan with a set of them on. The tyres are still brand new but they are off round so they cant be balanced properly.
So now I have to drive a vibrating bouncy bakkie until I can replace them
2021/10/05, 07:23 PM
WillieJimny

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

I was getting optimistically exited when the gent from Dunlop made contact with me and telling me their technical guys will make contact with me. Unfortunately thats where it stopped. I dont see any of my vehicles in the future having a set of Dunlops on.
2021/10/05, 07:39 PM
AfricainHD

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWM

I was getting optimistically exited when the gent from Dunlop made contact with me and telling me their technical guys will make contact with me. Unfortunately thats where it stopped. I dont see any of my vehicles in the future having a set of Dunlops on.

My issue as well. I've had a few too many bad incidents and experiences. Promised feedback amd it has never happened. If I were given a set I'd put them on my vehicle, however I ain't paying for a set. Thats for sure.
2021/10/14, 08:43 AM
WillieJimny

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Yesterday I got a smell of humble pie but no taste yet.
I got a call from Dunlop Jet Park saying that they will make arrangements with my closest Dunlop Zone to have by bakkies tyres inspected.
Lets see what happens.
2021/10/14, 09:14 AM
dieselkop

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

just fitted 4 x velocity raptors 30 x 9.5 r15. time will tell, feels good so far. no real difference from the wranglers I had at the back. Dunlops were the front I won't talk about, lets just say NEVER AGAIN.
2021/10/19, 06:25 PM
WillieJimny

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Update again:
Yesterday I got a call from Phapedi from Dunlop Jetpark. He told me to take my bakkie to Ronnies tyres (Dunlop zone) for inspection today. I did so and within minutes the guys from Ronnies called. Kom kyk gou hier.

So when I had my rims fitted at TWT they never fitted spiggot rings. So a quick call to the branch manager at Westgate had him fetching my bakkie within 30minutes to have it sorted out.

All seems fine now. I was really amazed ay how quickly Ronnies and TWT sorted my complaint out and was it not for Quinten De Beer and Dunop getting involved it would have been a back and forth one blaming the other game. Thanks guys I am happy now
2021/10/20, 09:12 AM
N0ddy

Re: Dunlop Track Grip vs Velocity Raptor

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWM

I was getting optimistically exited when the gent from Dunlop made contact with me and telling me their technical guys will make contact with me. Unfortunately thats where it stopped. I dont see any of my vehicles in the future having a set of Dunlops on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWM

+1 I got my Nissan with a set of them on. The tyres are still brand new but they are off round so they cant be balanced properly.
So now I have to drive a vibrating bouncy bakkie until I can replace them

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWM

Update again:
Yesterday I got a call from Phapedi from Dunlop Jetpark. He told me to take my bakkie to Ronnies tyres (Dunlop zone) for inspection today. I did so and within minutes the guys from Ronnies called. Kom kyk gou hier.

So when I had my rims fitted at TWT they never fitted spiggot rings. So a quick call to the branch manager at Westgate had him fetching my bakkie within 30minutes to have it sorted out.

All seems fine now. I was really amazed ay how quickly Ronnies and TWT sorted my complaint out and was it not for Quinten De Beer and Dunop getting involved it would have been a back and forth one blaming the other game. Thanks guys I am happy now

Does this mean you're happy with the Dunlop's now?
My dad has the Trakgrip (i think its called), and has no issues on his bakkie.

So hier's n vraag: if fitted to a factory standard vehicle, using the correct settings/configurations, what issues were identified in that fitment/vehicle?