With summer quickly approaching, and tyre test season in full swing, here are 11 of the best summer tyres for 2018.
The first five tyres are ultra high performance / maximum performance summer tyres, usually found in 18 inches and above and have an emphasis on sporty handling and driving enjoyment along with safety criteria such as wet braking.
The next six tyres are premium touring summer tyres which are more often fitted to less sporty cars in smaller wheel sizes, and instead of having a focus on driving dynamics look more to provide higher comfort levels, lower noise and low fuel use, while retaining all of the key safety performances.
This video does not cover any all season or winter tyres options, so if you feel like you might need a tyre to work year round, including in snow and ice, check out our "best tyre type for winter driving" video first.
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to ask below, or on the YouTube page!
Hi,
I have an E90 330d which needs new tyres on the rear, i'm currently running Michelin Pilot Sport 4's all round, which have been excellent in comparison to the Bridgestone's fitted previously. On looking to replace in a 255/35R18 fitment, it appears Michelin no longer make the pilot sports in this size. I wonder what you'd recommend? My own thoughts centre around the Goodyear Asymetric 3's or the Falken FK510's.
Andy
hey
do you think the new tire the goodyear asym 3 in size 225 45 18 95y (higher load index) old michelin primacy 3 225 45 18 91 v will be a bigger difference in comfort
know that the goodyear are super, but the goodyear only available in 95y, I doubt it a bit
I wouldn't worry too much about the higher load rating.
The Asymmetric 5 is out next month, so if you can hold out it might be worth doing so...
Hey
something different about a tire
would the load index affect comfort or driving behavior? old tire 225 45 18 91v
new 225 45 18 95y
Tim
Sometimes it can have a small effect, sometimes it is no different! It varies from tyre to tyre!
Hi; I have michelin crossclimate plus(245/45/r17) on mercedes E350, I want to change them with a summer tire. I'm not happy with crossclimate's; they feel not connected to the road. I want to change to PS 4 but this time I doubt about comfort and noise then start to think about primacy 4. I'm so confused. Thanks for your help.
I've not done the test, but there might not be a HUGE amount between the two. The other option is the Continental PremiumContact 6 :)
Thank you for your reply.
Maybe it will be better to wait for goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 5, it seems so promising about comfort and noise. I'm looking forward to see your review. Thanks so much again.
I own an Elantra Sport 2017 1.6T front wheel drive car. It's on 225/45 R17 tyres. They came with Hankook Ventus Prime 2 which were poor in terms of tread wear, noise and comfort. I have my fronts on Michelin Primacy 3 S/T and would like to change my rear ty
I own an Elantra Sport 2017 1.6T front wheel drive car. It's on 225/45 R17 tyres. They came with Hankook Ventus Prime 2 which were poor in terms of tread wear, noise and comfort. I have my fronts on Michelin Primacy 3 S/T and would like to change my rear tyres to Michelin Pilot Sport 4. Is it a good choice or should I stick with Michelin Primacy 4. Things to note, in Malaysia the roads are great on highways but some country/town roads have potholes and are uneven. I mostly use the highway though. I would like a balance for spirited driving and comfort.
Both the Primacy 4 and PIlot Sport 4 are excellent tyres, if you want slightly more sporty driving go for the PS4, and if you want slightly lower noise and comfort, go for the PRimacy :)
Thanks for the advice. Also, was wondering how does the Michelin PS4 compare to the Bridgestone Turanza T005?
i've no personal experience with it so you'll have to look at the tests on the website :)
Goodyear was a dissapointment for me the last years, i had assymetric 2 for two times 30K x 2, the first ones replaces in warranty after 5000K for inner cracks.
After these, assymetric 3 again for two times, the first ones for 20K and replaced, (no problem really except soft sidewalls), the second ones after 1 year i was about every 2 months at the tyre store for calibration as they get vibrations to the wheel. They needed 5 or 6 pieces of grams to the rim to get it right, I got tired of these shit and the next will be michelin or pirellis.
Surprisingly, with my winter tyres all these years at the same rims Pirelli Sottozero 3 and Continental TS860 i had never ever these problems.
Goodyear, in about a month publishes assymetric 5, good luck !
Strange, I'm sure it was a one off design issue as we have hundreds of positive reviews on the Asymmetric 3, and I've used them a lot myself without issue! I'm testing the Asym 5 in March so excited for it.
Awesome video! But too many choices for this noob!
I have a BRZ (215/45/17) and my stock tires are bald. Looking for something that still gives it fun in the corners but doesn't kill the gas mileage/comfort while general riding. Is that too much to ask for? Am I hopeless in my pursuit!?
I'd look into the Pilot Sport 4 :) It's in your size and covers the points you're after.
Hi. I have a some quastion...
Can You guy's have some info about new semi-slick tires for 2019?
I mean tires like Toyo R888R, Trofeo R or Nankang AR-1...
Yep, I'm buying a car specifically for these sort of tests :)
Ohhh, that's great!
I am in the process of building a new car.
It will be a BMW E30 M3 with a GM LS376 / 525 engine. The exact parameters are 530hp and 700nm. Rear drive and 1100 kg, so it must be the tire with the best grip!
:D
That sounds like an amazing car! MAke sure you post pictures when it's done!
Yep. When I pick up the car, it will be at the end of February, I will definitely show here how it looks :).
For now, my first choice, after reading many threads and reviews are definitely Toyo R888R, but I hope that this year there will be some new cool semi slicks, with the softest mixture of rubber (treadwear ~100).
Hello! I am driving a bmw f30 2.0d, 225 45 18 front and 255 40 18 rear, i need to buy summer tyres, and i am not decided from michelin pilot sport 4, michelin pilot super sport and continental premium contact 6...i drive daily only in the city. Not found 4S for my dimension. Thanks a lot!
Depends what you want from the tyre. The SuperSport is better in the dry but not as good in the wet, or as comfortable as the other two. Not much between the PS4 and PC6
You have a video with the diference michelin pilot sport 4 and super sport? Now i have runflat and on the summer tyres i don't want runflat. Thanks for quickly answear!
No, you're going to have to look through the website and look at the tests they've been in, and the user reviews people have left
Hello sir,What do you think about this tires?
Avon zv7, Cooper zeon cs8, vredestein sportac 5, vredestein ultrac satín, Maxxis premitra hp5, firestone sz90, nexen nfera su1
Which one do you think is the BEST Sporty tire in this list?
Any other recomendatión in cheap Sporty tires?
It is clear that michelin, contis, goodyear, Dunlop ....are better but not everyone can buy the expensive brands
Thanks
That's a lot of tyres, I don't have any experience with any of them, and they don't often appear in tests. What size are you after? I'm guessing smaller.
Yes my other car is a Nissan máxima qx V6 and It has 215/55/16
Not Many sporty tires in this size. Id like sporty tires in my Car instead touring tyres
For me your opinión is very important. You have lot of experience and tour coments are impartial
think the ultrac satín could be a good option
Hi there ,
I am driving a Honda CR-V 2010 model and my tyres are 225/60 R18 or 235/60 R18 . I want to replace the Toyo Proxes CF2 cause are noisy . I am thinking for Michelin latitude sport 3 235/60 R18 . What is your opinion for quiet and comfort ride ?
The Michelin is a great choice, and the Continental and Goodyear SUV options often score well for noise and comfort levels.
Hi, I got Bridgestone Potenza S001 225/45/18 92Y XL on my new Octavia Estate VRS245.
I have read many bad reviews already about the wet handling, shall I keep those and wear them out or change to other brand ? I drive about 20000km/year
very much appreciate your videos, they are professional done.
They're not the best in the wet, but also they're not as bad as something like a budget tyre! Only you can really decide whether you're happy with the level of wet grip they offer.
Hello, could you recommend me the best summer tires for BMW 320d touring. The size is 225/45/18. Its daily driven on highway, around 30.000-40.000 km per year. Fuel efficency is important, as well as comfort.
I would look into the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 as it is comfortable and has good wear.
Hello, could you recommand me the best budget and the best premium summer tyre for an Astra H GTC 1.9 150HP? The size i need is 225/40 r18, Thanks in advance!
PS: I would like a tyre with stiff sidewall, I dont want to feel like it's bending in the corners.
Most of the tyres cover your size in this video. Sadly a lot of tyres now are getting softer sidewalls, so if you really value sidewall stiffness you'd have to go for an older pattern with less wet grip. Something like the Michelin Pilot Super Sport of the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
Hello, great videos keep on the good work!
I'm planning to change new summer tyres 185/65/15 88H, I do 15.000 to 20.000 kilometers a year mainly on bumpy potholed roads and some motorways. Looking for a comfi fuel efficient and good grip tyre. I narrowed it down to these tyres
Falken Sincera SN832A Ecorun, Toyo Nanoenergy 2 and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. What would you suggest? Do you have some other recommendations beside these tyres? Thanks in advance!
The Conti is the best tested of the three, so that's where my money would go for sure!
Hi,
Great videos! Thanks very much.
I have a Mini Clubman SD with 205/45-17s (not RF). Currently, it has Hankook V12 EVOs. I do quite a few miles on both uneven country roads but also on the motorway. Whilst the PilotSport 4s look good, these comments have all sorts of suggestions from PremiumSport to Goodyear and back to Hankooks. What would you suggest as the best balance of managing potholed roads and smooth and efficient on the motorways? i.e. I want it all!
Thanks in advance.
The Goodyear and Contis are regarded as more comfortable than the Michelin PIlot Sport 4, so I'd look at these if comfort is a priority
Hey
I am from belgium and from YouTube
came to you
First and foremost, I think it's great what you do. thanks i do have a question like many here. have a mini countryman all4
the Belgian roads are not that good either, and other tires have to fit. size 225.45.18 comfort is important also take a sporty ride
think asymmetric 3 or if possible the 5 others would be nokian zline or the ps4
what do you think ???
Hey,
The PS4 has been called noisy by some reviews, so I'd stick with Goodyear. If you can wait for the 5 to be available, in theory that will be the best tyre in its class.
Hi,
just a quick question - is Michelin PS4 worth extra money compared to Falken FK510? If you put them on 1650kg wagon car with 4x4 and 300hp in size 225/45 R18 and want to enjoy daily spirited driving? Are the differences that big? Thanks for reply.
That depends on how much of a price difference you're seeing, and what you're looking for in the tyre :)
Looking at the test data they seem closely matched, but with the wear unproven on the Falken so far.
Price for PS4 is 123 GBP and 86 GBP for Falken (in Czech Republic) which is significant. I´m looking for very good dry grip, safe and predictable wet grip, stiff sidewalls for good response, loudness is not a thing for me, same with wear - if it can take 20,000 miles, than I´m happy. I can afford PS4, but Falken sounds like very good value for money and I can buy new engine oil for saved money :D
Hi,
I am looking to change tyres on Vw scirocco 235/40/18 . I am between PZERo (Pz4) and Michelin Ps4 . Because there is not enough review for PZ4 or many tests and reports as Michelin PS4 what is your opinion between this 2 tyres .
Thanks for the comparative, now i need to put new tires to my car and is very useful.
In 205/55/16 apart for your recomendation can we include the dunlop blueresponse and the goodyear efficientgrip performance? are both strong enough to be considered one of the best or are worse than the others because they have much time in the market?
Maybe in few months this brands have new models to wait for?
And other question, in 205/55/16 some tire apart to pilot sport 4 for sporty drive?
Many thanks
Yep, both the Goodyear EG Perf and Dunlop BluResponse are excellent options.
Sadly there's very little in 205/55 R16 that you could call sporty these days, outside of trackday specific tyres.
I had both ze914 and blue response, much stiffer 914, more sporty...still grippy after 2 years. Not satisfied at all with blue response(had both 205/55/16 and 195/50/15), lost good grip after only a year but more comfortable than ze914
I would also side with the Falken, or the Hankook
What kind of driving do you do? :)
Hello,
I have a 1year old Leon III FR 1.8 180PS with S001 225/40/18Y XL, which are very grippy but very uncomfortable and i would like to change to a much more comfortable tyre but still grippy on dry only, not interested about wear or wet, without spending too much...I' ve seen good comments about Sportcontrol 2 and Sava Intensa UHP2, Asymetric 3. Moreover i m also considering Ventus V12 Evo2, Bravuris 5HM and Kleber Dynaxer Uhp . Any advice? Thank you
Asymmetric 3 has an excellent blend of comfort and grip, I would look into that. They will outperform the S001 in every way.
Thank you for your quick reply! Do you consider the other options as inadequate for the purpose?
The Fulda and Sava are both made by goodyear too, and while they're good tyres they're not as good as the Asymmetric 3, and in the UK at least there isn't a huge price difference.
I don t know if the Asy3 will give me the good amount of comfort i am seeking, since it is quite sporty too. A very comfortable tyre should be Rainsport 3 @ 350€, more biased towards comfort and wet grip than dry lateral grip but since i am desperate with S001 "comfortwise" i am considering it too. Premium contact 6 is around 430€...
If you check the user reviews and the tests, both regard the Asym 3 is more comfort than sports now.
Rainsport 3 is also very comfortable but can generate a lot of noise as it wears and it wears quickly.
Thank you for your time and tour advice
If you can wait a few more weeks, the Asymmetric 5 will start to be available in certain sizes
Hi, I have Toyota Yaris Sport trim model 2015 with 195/50/16 tyres. I need new tyres for summer season. I want comfort and good performance in driving. What would be your recommend for me?
Tnx!
Something like the Continental Premium Contact 5 would be a good balance, though might feel quite soft at first
HI, I have Nissan Qashqai model 2015 with front wheel drive and tires size 215/60/17,
What will be your recommend tires for normal driving and best performance ,
Thanks
Probably the Premium Contact 5: http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
Hi i am looking for new tyres for my bmw 325ti sport, staggered 225/45R17 fronts & 245/40R17 rears. I would like a sporty tyre with good grip but also do 20k+ miles a year (mostly motorway) and also not looking to break the bank. I have read the MPS4's can last up to 30k miles, is this true? Obviously if true I wouldn't mind paying for them over their competitors.
What would you recommend?
wear is massively reliant on driving style and conditions, but it is true that Michelin tyres usually wear better than their rivals, which can easily offset the higher purchase price. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is also well regarded in wear testing and cheaper.
Hi, looking for new summers tyres for my BMW F11 M550d xDrive. Size would be 245/40 R19. Handling and performance in Scandinavian spring and autum (meaning also sub 10 degrees C) is more important than noise and/or comfort. Track and Autobahn performance are not important for me...
Which tyres should be on my shortlist?
Thanks.
I'm not sure any of the tyres in this video will be better than each other as it gets colder, they're all pretty close in performance. Maybe concentrate on the premium touring segment rather than UHP.
https://www.tyrereviews.co....
driving a ford b max came with conti premium contact 2 only got 13.000 miles put pirelli p1 on front need to change to back what do u recommend
Depends on sizes and what you want from the tyre. The video should help you pick.
Hi, I drive a 2017 Audi a3 1.6 tdi (no sline) with 225/45 r17.
I had Pilot Sport 4 on my old Alfa Giulietta with same tires and i really like them because I love driving sport, but were I drive there are a lot of holes and bumps...what do you recommend for me?
Thank you so much!
If you like the PS4 why not stick with them? :)
Because for the public road with holes and bumps I red that the Continental are better... what do you recommend between Ps4-Conitsport 5-PremiumContact 6? I use the same tyre for all 4 season.
Thanks
There's not really much between those three tyres. If you want an improvement in comfort I'd be looking at something like the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Ah... good ! Because between Ps4 and Premiun contact 6 there are 100€ difference.
Thank you, I really appreciate your help!
I think I’d go with PremiumContact 6
Great, let me know how you get on :)
Hi, what tire would you recommend for mx5 195 50 r15?
A lot of people still use the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 in that size, the Hankook options are also a godo shout:
http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
hi, very nice video you posted, really helped to know the tyres available, I drive a Mondeo (215/50/17) but not very much or very hard, it hardly does 3000 miles a year (in Ireland), my tyres usually get rock hard before wearing out, I need to change them now what would you recommend?
Continental PremiumContact might be a shout. Comfortable, quiet and although they can wear a little quickly, that won't be an issue for you!
thanks, you're a star, always answering everybody and providing sound advice. One last thing, if trying to avoid paying for a premium tyre like the contis, is there an option worth recommending in my case? or is it false economy?
Hankook and Falken both make excellent tyres which are a little cheaper than the top of the premiums :)
And actually, the Uniroyal Rainsport 3 might be a good shout too. Excellent wet grip and comfort, high wear but not an issue for you
thanks
I've narrowed it down to
€95 Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
€98 Uniroyal Rainsport 3
€88 Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
and I'll have to add (because it's a good price)
€81 Kumho Ecsta LE Sport KU39
do you know the kumho?
Nope, we don't get much Kumho activity in the UK. Personally I'd go the Hankook, but there's nothing wrong with the Falken if you want to save a little.
Hi, two questions basically. First, any (insider) news about PS4S regarding 18 inches for Europe for next season? They are since this year available in 18 inches size in US.
Second, since I have 18 inches wheels and I'm looking for summer tyre for next year what is the recommendation between Asymmetric 3 and PS4? I had Asymmetric 2 and was very satisfied and would go with PS4S next if they were available.
I am particularly interested in handling, i.e. which one handles better Asymmetric 3 or PS4?
No insider information sadly, sorry!
Asymmetric 5 has just been announced and will be available in your sizes next year... maybe that's the answer! Watch the site for more info.
Thanks. Asymmetric 5 sounds interesting. Will be waiting eagerly for your test! :)
Hi, why there is no test about Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in size 205 55 r16?
I like to see how this tyre (pilot sport 4) will compare to Continental premium contact 5 only in this size (205 55 r16)
We're not sure why no one has included it yet, maybe it's a new size and will be in tests next year!
Hi, i see very cheap Dunlop tires, about 25 quid. What is your opinion about these? Can't seem to find any reviews on these. The tires are Dunlop Enasave EC300. Size 165/65R14 for a Peugeot 206.
It's not a tyre I've come across, sorry
Hi mate. Congratulations for your great work. I own a "2016 new chasis Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Diesel AT CRDI DCT 136hp/300 nM" with 225/45/R17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 on the front tires. I'm about to change the back tires and they are OEM tires (Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 225/45R17 91Y). What is your advice for better safety on wet/dry grip for summer tire?
If you're happy with the Asymmetric 3 on the front, I'd match the rears!
What would you advise for my Ford Mondeo Vignale TDCi? 235/40 R19, I always have summer tyres only. I had a Focus RS before and focused hard on grip but now I want a quiet, comfy tyre with good fuel consumption. But I also don’t wanna spend a ridiculous amount. Thanks in advance!
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 :)
Audi A3 S Line Saloon 224 40r18 y
apart from a winter tyre please advise the best wet tyre for my car.
Pilot Sport 4 is currently testing the best in that size
Hello. Would you please help me with an opinion, which one tyres you think is more suitable for my Audi A3 1.4 petrol (sportback) (235/55R17).Thanks
They'll all be good, it depends what balance of performance you want from the tyre!
Hi, I will need a set of new summer tyres next spring for Mazda 3 and I like Falken FK510 but it is not available in the size I need - 205/50 R17. Is there any information whether FK510 will be replacing FK453 in the remaining sizes? Right now only FK453 is available in my size and it does not have such good test results as the new FK510. Thanks :)
The FK510 range will be expanding, but you would need to speak to Falken to find out exactly if / when the size you are looking for will become available.
Hello, I got a passat variant b7 and I am researching the best tyre for the next summer. Right now Uniroyal 225/45R17 91Y FR RAINSPORT 3 has a good price, but I fear the bad reviews of fast wearing of the tyre(regardles of the good wet grip), what would you suggest for a driver like me that doesnt want to spend too much but needs good mileage
Probably not the Uniroyal. The Hankook in this video shows to wear well :)
I disagree. My Rain Sport 3 did 20,000 KM’s and the K425 did about the same. Uni looked better too.
Hello, when are the conti eco contact 6 coming for 205/55/r16?
Thanks !
Good question, sadly I don't have a launch schedule for it! Conti should be able to help :)
What do you think of Dunlop SPT MAXX RT2 91Y?
Continental PC-6 94Y XL FR?
Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 3 94Y XL?
General ALTIMAX SPORT 91Y FR?
I plan on switching between 2 sets of tyres for summer and winter, 5 months winter 7 months summer. Average of 12000km yearly or 7000km in summer.
I don't like to spend money too frequently on tyres, but I also like pressing the pedal sometimes a bit harder ;).
I will keep an eye out for the hankook, but the shop I am looking at currently doesn't have it but I can order it. Which one of the ones I mentioned would be kinda good in mileage and a little bit of better than average grip(I don't drive too fast on wet roads, so for dry days ;) )
The Goodyear is probably the best all round tyre of the bunch, the Conti is a very good tyre but as it's quite new it's unproven in mileage.
Thank you for the help ;)
We have a Mini Paceman with 18" Runflats and they crash about - looking to change to non-runflats and perhaps All season tire = Any suggestions for a low cost alternative
This video, or the similar all season version here should help - http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
Hi, I have an Abarth 500 with Koni FSD dampers & Eibach springs so is essesse/competizione spec suspension, but it's on the standard 195/45/16 tyre/wheel combination. It is currently running Yokohama S drive (fitted by the previous owner) but wet grip & traction are really not great. Unfortunately, as wheels sizes get larger & larger even on "tiddlers" there's no decent sport orientated, new generation tyres available. My priority is wet weather grip & steering feel with efficiency & INTERNAL noise levels being reasonably important too. It's a second car so no need for winter tyres as they're on my 4x4 Yeti, but the Abarth still does 10k miles a year. My choice would appear to be between Hankook Ventus Prime 3 or Bridgestone T005. Dunlop Bluresponse & Conti SC3 are also on the shortlist as they're available, but are these designs getting a little old now? Which tyre has better subjective feel? Many thanks.
Unfortunately I've not yet driven the Hankook or Bridgestone back to back. Both are modern tyres which means thin sidewalls which will hurt subjective feel, in this case it might be better going for an older design tyre and missing out on some wet grip if subjective handling is key.
Hello there im just wondering what tryes would be best for my Mk2 1988 Fiesta running 2litre zetec roughly 160bhp I am wanting to get some track tryes but drive on road not a daily summer times mainly but the tryes size is 13inch atm it's 175/50/r13 72v any help would be appreciated as I been looking at ar-1 for now.
The AR1 looks to be a very good track tyre, but will have limited road performance, especially in standing water
Hi, i have ford focus mk3 1.5ecoboost and i want to replace oem 205/55/16. I have narrowed it down to either 225/45/17 or 225/40/18. So i need to get a set of wheels as well. My question is, as the budget is tight (lets say fixed, for sake of the argument), would you recommend to spend less on tyres so bigger portion of the budget will be allocated to 18" or spend more on tyres and go for 17". With 17" i can squeeze in stuff like Goodyear Asymmetric 3. With 18" there will be much more compromises.
As i daily drive it, 75% of the time i prefer comfort, 25% performance. I cant tell how big diffrence in comfort there is, between 17 and 18 (coming from 16)....
Another way of looking at it, is it worth to pick smaller side wall (40/18") or go for all-around-good tyre with maybe worse handling (45/17") ?
I would always go with the better tyre, so 17" for me.
I'd also suggest watching this:
http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
Hello, I have a Skoda Octavia 2 facelift VRS model, 2.0tdi 170hp with 225/40 R18. What is important for me is the grip and handling on the wet. And I was thinking at the Uniroyal Rainsport 3 or Sava Intensa UHP 2. What tyre would you suggest to use?
Rainsport 3 is a great tyre in the wet but the steering can be quite soft. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or Asymmetric 3 are both excellent in the wet too.
Hi and congratulations for your great work! I own a Honda Civic mk9 1.4 100hp with 205/55/r16 Conti premiumContact 2 on.I'm about to change so the main candidate tyres are : a)Michelin Primacy4, b)Hancook ventus prime 3 k125 and c)Bridgestone turanza T005.The final prices for four are between 250-300 euros(hancook the cheapest and Michelin the most expensive).Consider that i change tyres every 4 years having ~45.000km(~28000mi) on the clock.What would you suggest? Happy to suggest me and other tyres too..Thanks in advance for your answer.
I'd probably look at the Michelin or Conti as your mileage is quite low, but any of the tyres you listed will be excellent :)
Between primacy 4 and conti premium contact 6 , at the dimensions mentioned above, what you would suggest? Note that i get both brands at the same price.
Keep an eye on the site tomorrow, a new test is going up. In short, they're very close!
Hi. I have a 2008 Mk3 MX5, currently running 205/45/17's. A common mod is to move to 215/45/17's for a wider choice. It's used daily for a 12 mile, each way commute and general 'normal' driving. I don't speed and I don't do anything else to excess, hence ultimate mileage is more important than ultimate grip. Car has come with ContiSport Contact5's, which are v expensive to replace, but seem fine. Would you recommend a budget tyre? If not, what would you recommend for my very average driving?
I feel like the video answers your questions. Definitely wouldn't recommend a budget tyre which is why none are in there. Sport Contact 5's are known for high wear, but if you're happy with them why change them? Falken FK510 a cheaper option which will work well too.
Sorry if asked before...have Golf 1.4 with Conti Premcontact 5's now below 3 mm. These have (apparently) been superceded by Premcontact 6 which is not made in 205/55 R16. So am I better to stick with Premcontact 5 again if I can find them (been very happy with them) or go with something else like Primacy 4 (though some reviews aren't overly inspiring). Thank you Jonathan.
If you're happy with the PC5 there's no reason to change, they're still an award winning tyre :) PC6 should be out in your size in the next few months, so depends on how desperate you are.
Hi, I drive a Megane Renault sport 275 trophy, great car but a previous owner has fitted Pirelli p-zero 235 35 19's, personally I don't think i'm getting the best out of the car with these tyres fitted, can you recommend a suitable replacement appropriate for my enthusiastic driving style? Many thanks, G.
I've put 5 in the video :) Also look at the Pilot Super Sport if you don't mind losing some wet grip for ultimate dry handling.
Hi, I'm going to replace the 245/45 R18 tyres for my Citroen C6 2.7HDI. Bridgestone T005 and Michelin Primacy 4 are just launched here in Thailand. I'm also interested in the Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 3 which is also found positive in your review, could we generally say that the AS3 be a kind of sport tyre with more comfort? All three are at the similar price range here. Which one is more recommendable?
With respect to the weight load, shall I concern? Per specification, my C6's weight empty is about 1,871 kgs, and the gross vehicle weight is 2,335 kgs, no trailer towing required. All three shortlisted tyres have the same "100" weight load, but T005 and PM4 include also the 'XL' code (i.e. 100W XL), while AS3 does not (i.e. 100Y). Your kind suggestion is much appreciated. Thank you.
I've not tested the two tyres back to back. In theory they should perform at a similar level, but the Asymmetric 3 is certainly the more proven tyre as the T005 hasn't been out for as long.
Regarding XL, as far as I'm aware as long as the load rating is ok, the XL makes little difference.
Thank you for your kind advice. In various review, Asymmetric 3 also received good rank on quietness and comfortness, comparing to the similar sport tyres. Generally, in your opinion, on the /45 profile tyres, how far different
of riding comfort between the Asymmetric 3 and those touring T005 and
PM4...
It can very more between brands than tyre types, modern UHP tyres are moving towards comfort and low rolling resistance too. It's worth checking out the tests on this site as they'll nearly always include noise or comfort ratings.
215 55 16 what tires(don`t need all season) you will buy on this size drive on normal road 99%, please recommend me.Thanks.
Hi, I drive a VW Golf mk7 estate and have always had Michelin tyres on it. Like many other owners I suffer from stepping on the inside edge of the rear tyres...VW calls this a characteristic of the car! Some advise 4 wheel alignment but just as many don't and results seem mixed. I believe the issue also spreads to othe VAG cars and some models of the Ford Focus.
My 225/45 91v tyres typically go 20k before the noise induced by this odd wear gets unbearable. It's like a dodgy wheel bearing. Changing the tyres gets rid of the noise. The only issue is there is still life left in them with tread depths between 4-5mm.
My question is am I best going for a long lasting compound that Michelin seem to provide (in the hope the stepping takes longer to manifest) or should I just go for a slightly cheaper, perhaps softer (?) tyre, based on having to replace the Michelins before they wear out? Are you aware of tread patterns that might help? Many owners say Dunlops develop the issue fastest and need changing quickly. Some say older Continue sport patterns help or that asymmetrical are better than directional...
Any advice welcome.
I have a seat Leon FR 2.0d that castleated the back tyres and also a Ibiza fr 1.9d wore the inside edges of the tyres and sounded like wheel bearing had gone on back axle. I took both to ATS and had them both laser aligned saving me a fortune on tyres .
If it's a geo problem, I'm not sure soft or hard tyres would make a particular difference. As Paul mentioned, there might be an aftermarket geo setup which cures the problem, owners forums will be able to help more :)
Hi there, I ownes a old 2007 BMW 4 door salon E90. And currently I bought new wheels in R19, 8.5 front and 9.5 rear. The sellers says buy 235/35/r19 front and 265/30/r19, but quite alot of fitment website shows 225 and 255 r19. So I'm really confused can 235 and 265 fit my car? And also, I really want all season tyres but doesn't to have this thin. Is there any recommendations on good summer tyres that can grib good in winter?
Best to double check on a BMW forum. The E46 was 225/40 255/35, my e92 is 245/35 265/35 but it's an M3, I'm not sure what came on the stock wheels.
IF you have the handbook it will be listed in there, or in the door shut on the pressures card.
If the wheels are aftermarket, I'd probably run 235/35 and 255/35 as they're the easiest sizes to buy tyres in.
Thank you, I will double check with the size. The wheel is verging dark knight and they are brand new. So can 235/35 and 255/35 work? That’s 82.25 and 89.25, would it be off balance? And if it do fit. How do you think Vredestein Quatrac 5?
Sorry, I can't comment accurately on individual vehicle fitments or sizes, only what tyres to run.
The Quatrac 5 is a good dry-bias all season tyre, though I'm not I'd personally run all season on a heavy RWD car year round, I'd prefer a summer / winter option.
Any recommendations for a Mini JCW with 205/40/18" Run Flats? I have Pirelli P7s and trying to decide if to switch to Pilot Sport 4 or Super Sport. I might do one track day a year, maybe..
I presume you are moving away from the runflats or do both tyres have runflat options?
The PS4 is the better tyre, but after runflats it will feel very soft, which is good for comfort but bad for steering feel. THe PSS will be a little better, but again after a runflat, feel softer.
I am thinking of coming away from Run flats as I want to improve the handling and the grip of the car. Plus I’ve found out you can’t repair a run flat either.
I got mercedes E220d 163hp 245/40 r19 but i realy don't know wich are best tires for fuel aswell performance premium tires , Was thinking about michelin or continental , wich my officiel tire is continental after 50.000 km the tire got a split and the tread went out , so i don't know :) and i ride pretty fast and cruise allot , Can anyone help me please
50,000 km is great wear for a set of Continental tyres, what were they? There are plenty of tests on the site which cover fuel use, have a browse about :)
Hi there.
I've got a VW Golf VII, from March 2017, 1.6 litre, TDI, with DSG dual clutch gear box, 115 hores power. I've been reading all sorts of comments and reviews and I still don't know what to do, My car came with the Dunlop Spor Maxx RT, 225/45, R17, 91W. I don't like the tyres as, in my humble opinion they are a bit large for this type of car. It seems excessive. Also I found them a little two noisy, not great with confort, and not great at fuel consumption. I was looking to change to 16'' rims/alloys and Michelin 205/55, R16, 91V or, Good year EfficientGrip performance, some size, 205/55, R16, 91V. Could you be so kind as to give some advise and your opinion, Is it a bad move or not really? Thank you
Try to indicate your way of using the car & yearly number of km. Is your priority sport, comfort, eco driving or ??? For VW Golf 1.6 TDi you should use 15' or 16' wheels, big positive power & fuel economy difference on wheels to any bigger size. All models you mentioned are well, I would add Hankook (Ventus Prime 3 or Eco K 425/435) made in Europe (Hungary). Also Dunlop Bluresponse are usually soft & silent but make usually less total km. You can also try Pirelli P1 (normal or Cinturatto) or Vredestein Sportrac 5 or newest model Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun. Just compare the prices & decide!
P.S. Speed index H should suffice (max. speed 210 km/h) instead of usually more expensive V index.
This video / article should help you answer your own question :)
http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
Hello. Would you please help me with an opinion, which one you think is more suitable for my Audi Q3 1.4 petrol (235/55R17), Goodyear Eagle F Asy3, Conti Premium Contact5 (came with the car, now on 35000 km), or maybe Bridgestone Turanza T005 or even Michelin Primacy4? Contis were great (excellent braking and good comfort) when new, now seem a little weak in aquaplaning and noisier, but I was thinking about something a little sportier (?), esp. interested in wet braking and handling on rather bad road surfaces. P.S. I recently put some Goodyear Efficient Grip 175/65R14 on my other car, seem a little 'lazy' in steering but OK overall - is that so with the Asys too? Thank you.
All good choices. The A3 is better than the EfficientGrip when steering but can still be a little soft in certain sizes. I'd be tempted by the T005, but I've not tried it in your size.
Thanks for the answer. I guess you mean A3 would be a better choice for a lower profile tyre. Still don't understand why Bridgestone and Goodyear give other series as an official proposal for the Q3 (Dueller HP Sport and Efficient Grip SUV - don't like any of these..)
Hi. I am living in Norway so tire prices are a little strange. I am looking for a summer tire and cannot decide between Uniroyal Rainsport 3 (used this before, great grip, sidewall too soft) and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (based on your review)
The prices of these 2 are identical. For +20% I could get Michelin Pilot Sport 4... But this is a diesel station wagon!
Also I seem to only find the F1 in XL. Would this be a good choice? A bit of durability sounds ok...
Please enlighten me further!!
A3 all day for that one :)
Cheers. what about XL though?
"Also I seem to only find the F1 in XL. Would this be a good choice? A bit of durability sounds ok..."
Many of the XL and non-xl tyres are the same these days, but if they're different the XL tyres will have slightly firmer sidewalls.
Hi,
My mk 6 Seat Ibiza FR came with Nexen N Blue HD Plus tyres. Should I stick with these or try something along the lines of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 or Falken Azensis FK510?
Tyre size is 215/45 91 XL so limits some choices.
Biggest things aside from grip are cabin noise, comfort, rolling resistance.
Thanks in advance.
I'd move away from the Nexens to one of the tyres you mention, not sure which though, not much in it!
very good review
at witch point you need a pilot sport 4s ?
i mean how much horsepower 150, 250, 350+ ??
It's not really about horsepower, it's about how you intend to use the car.
Hello!
First of all, thanks for doing these reviews and putting this work into it!
2nd, I'd like to ask you what type of tires should I buy for a BMW Series 3, F30, 320D Efficient Dynamics edition. The size is: 205/60/R16 92V or 92H.
Based on all your experience, what should I buy? Maybe you could recommend the best runflat tires and the best TL tires.
Thank you very much in advance!
It sounds like a cop-out, but my best tyre recommendations are all the tyres in the second half of the video, and their runflat versions (where applicable)
Thank you! The car came with runflat tires but I'm thinking to get regular. I noticed that the runflat versions usually have a B grade for wet grip compared to their "normal" versions.
What would you advise?
Thanks again!
If you're happy to live without a runflat, there are benefits to moving away from a runflat tyre, but you need to keep in mind whether that trade off is worth the risk of being stranded.
Hi I recently bought an Audi A6 AllRoad running 225/55/17's it's shod with Bridgestone Potenza's on the front and Tirana's on the back which is not great for a Quattro. They haven't got much life in them and I'm researching what to replace them with. The FalkenZIEX ZE310 EcoRun's seem good but I will be doing max 10% of my driving on farm tracks and fields so they may not be the best choice. I do enjoy driving and want a tyre with a stiff side wall, can you make any recommendations?
I'd probably be looking at the Bridgestone Turanza T005, Bridgestone usually build a sturdy tyre and the sidewalls should be a little firmer than the Falkens.
Ok, they are about €118 here about the same as the Goodyear Asymmetric F1's which from what I've read would be a better choice again ? But I was trying to get down to max €100 a corner, would there be any others I could look at?
The Kumho HP91 is designed for more offroad use, and around the same price. It won't be as good in the wet as the other tyres mentioned though.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
Thanks for your help, it's all about compromise I guess, a directional tyre would likely to be better off road but has a higher rolling resistance and hard to find good ones in budget.
Good afternoon, I live in Portugal and I would like you to help me choose the best summer tires in measure 205 / 55R16, my vehicle is a VW GOLF VII 1.6TDI.
Thank you for your help
Any in the second half of the video!
In your opinion which is the best, Continental Premium Contact 5 or Michelin Primacy 4?
Thanks
You can even go for CPC6 in the size 205/55 R16, they should be produced as well.
I use on our VW GOLF VI 1.6 TDI Bluemotion (2010) Hankook Eco K425 (now replaced by K435) and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance, both in size 195/65 R15 (cheaper tire prices). More than 1000 km autonomy is great! Have fun!
Hi. I have BMW 520D M sport f11. Wheel size 245/40/19 and i'm confused now. what is the best choice for this car? At the moment i have run flat tyres and i thought about Michellin Pilot Sport 4 or maybe there is better idea comparing to quality and price? Thx
Do you want to keep the runflats on?
i`m not shure as i don`t have spare wheel. unless i'll find best tyre repair kit. At the moment 3/4 of the year im driving in town.
235/40/18 and 225/40/18- for what is your tire recommendation ... thanks
Loads of factors, the video will be a good starting point :) If you're looking for a quick answer, Michelin Pilot Sport 4
I need new tires 225/65/17 for my 2012 Chevy Equinox. I live in Tucson, Arizona where summers are very hot and dry most of the time, but we get very hard monsoon rains in July and August and cold and dry in the winter, with snow every once in a while. I don't put many miles on my car, approximately 6000 per year. The Michelin tires that came with my car still have tread but are cracking because of sun and heat. Price is an issue, but value is important as well. What tire do you recommend for me? Also is there a product I should use on my tires to protect them from the sun?
I'm afraid I'm going to have to defer you over to tirerack.com, the US market is so different from the European market I'm sadly not in a position to give you really good advice.
What your advise onthe T005 and the ventus prime 3? they seem similar but the t005 seems to wear better..
thanks
I've not seen enough tests to really make that judgement, they're both great tyres though.
There is no Primacy 4 in my country, but we have Primacy 3 ST. Which one would be better Primacy 3 ST, or Pilot Sport 4? That is for 205/55R16
Pilot Sport 4 :)
Hi Guys,
I have spent about 9 hours on your site researching back and forwards. When I think I have a short list, I'm not then sure when I read something else :)
I think I have a tricky situation. I have a modified VW T6 Transporter 5 seater, running 20x9 rims on -40mm cobra springs. It is the T6 T32 variant on 4Motion, so needs a 103 min load rating.
So, rightly or wrongly, I have kind of being treating it as a 4x4. It's definitely not just a van at 205hp and with the wheel and suspension mods made.
Looking at your definitions, I decided on summer tyres, as that it is by far it's main use in the SE UK and crossing Europe in summer.
I have been trying to decide based on noise, comfort and handling of the tyre. I have obviously modified the van to handle way better on corners and roundabouts and be more stable at speed on motorways. It certainly is that compared to my last van. This van came on Jinyu tyres, hence being nervous and wanting to change.
The van needs to run on 275/40/r20 with this set up. I had narrowed it down to Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (not 4 S) but very pricey and the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti. Am I barking up the right tree?? Anything else to look at think about??
Any help much appreciated, Cheers
275/40 R20! Wew. The good news is the Falken FK510 is available in your size (not sure re load rating) and a fair chunk cheaper than the Michelin, so that's where I'd be looking.
Appreciate the answer thanks. Falken do my size, so will start the research on it. Cheers
Hi,
I have the new (year 2017) Merc. E220d estate (S213) delivered with new Mich. Primacy 4, 245/45-18 XL. I think the tires are a bit noisy on the most common "rough" surface om the road, but on very fine surface of the road they are VERY quiet. It also seems, that the more hot the tires get the more noisier they are. There is more noise from the tires at 22 degrees C. compared to eg. 10 degrees C. I have never noticed that from my tires.
Maybe the tire is more sensitive to the rough surface, compared to what I know from ex. Mich. Primacy HP ZP, Goodyear Eagle Assym3.
The grip and comfort and so on for the Primacy 4 is okay for me. I know the Conti Sport Contact 6 from other cars and don't like this tire from the noiselevel it have, but I know the new Conti Prem.Contact 6. I drive about 50.000 km/year and know "a good tires makes a good car".
Based on that, which tire will you recommend for this car? Thanks in advance.
If the car is new to you and the Prim 4's are the only tyre you've tried on it, have you considered it might just be a noisy car? Michelin improved the noise levels over the Primacy 3, which was better than the Prim HP, especially in runflat!
Hi,
Yes, I have considered that. I’m comming from BMW 520d (F11) wich of corse is a total different car. When you say the Prim 4 noiselevel is below the Prim HP ZP (runflat) which I know from my BMW, then I think the E220 maybe more noisy. But the E220 have less noise from engine and wind, maybe I hear the tires more then. If I should change to another tires because of the noise and still have a good tire (grip, comfort and so on), which tire could be an option? In my opinion noise is not just noise. Maybe a tire with higher noiselevel marked on the tire, gives less noise INSIDE the car? Thanks in advance.
A number of manufacturers are making tyres with acoustic foam options, which is essentially sound deadening foam bonded to the inside of the tyre. I would suggest looking at this option as noise is so important to you.
Which manufactures do you think make these acoustic option? What is your opinion about Conti Prem. Contact 6 compared to Michelin Primacy 4?
Both good tyres. Continental are leading the way with the acoustic foam, I believe they call it "contisilent" so its worth checking to see if the PC6 has it as an option in your size.
Hi, thanks for info.
BTW I read a review about MPrim4 and he had the same experience as me about the weak metallic sound and He had the same experiences about the weak slippery sound I have when driving on a nice (fine) roadsurface. It sounds about the tire “hanging in” the roadsurface (which, of course, it does not). I think it's a strange tire.
I'll do some further research and testing when I can :)
What is your opinion on my future experience if I drive on the Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 3 (245/45-18) on my Merc. E220d, compared to my Michelin Primacy 4 (245/45-18, 100W XL)?
I like the comfort drive from my Prim4. (but not the noise as you know). Is Asym3 too "hard" (stiff)?
I only know Asym3 from my former car (BMW 520d F11) but it was runflat. Of course it was very hard and stiff to drive on.
I've not tested the Prim 4 extensively, but I do not think you'll find the A3 "too hard", it's a very well balanced tyre and I'm confident you'll enjoy it!
I do not understand this at all. Now I have purchased four Goodyear Eagle Asym3 in the same size as my Primacy 4 (245 / 45-18 100Y) and the Asym3 really run badly for noise. They drive really well in terms of road grips, but there is a very penetrating "resounding sound" that gets worse in rough asphalt. Really annoying resounding sound. Should new tires be driven for some km before they are okay? I've talked to Goodyear who say they do not have to.
Generally no, tyres don't get quieter as they bed in. Tests have shown time and time again the Asymmetric 3 to be a low noise tyre, so it is either due to a rare combination between your wheel and car combination, or something like over inflation (have you checked the pressures?)
One thing worth noting is that a large % of tyre noise is generated by air movement, which is governed by tread depth, so new tyres will always be louder than more worn tyres.
Thanks for your answer.
Yes, I have a lot of focus on tire pressure. I usually use a pressure that is in the middle of the minimum and the maximum for the car and tire size and measures only on cold tires, with my own tire pressure gauge etc. There is no difference in the resounding sound if the tires are cold and hot. It is the road surface and the speed that determines it.
The resounding sound may sound like driving with very high tire pressure. It sounds a bit like turning on a car tire, bicycle tire, etc. that gives a resounding sound.
The tires have been delivered and installed by my local MB dealer, and I have now been with them to hear what we do. They can hear the sound, but are unsure if the tires fail. We have therefore ordered a Goodyear representative to come and test the tires on my car.
Something else is that now I have driven approx. 450 km since yesterday when got the tires, and the overall noise level from the road itself seems better (the resounding sound is unchanged) and regardless of whether the tires are to be driven because they are new or it is psychological, well … that's okay :-)
I have kept my Prim 4, do not know if I change back to them or sell them. The driving characteristics of the car are much better with Asym3.
EDIT:
I see the production date on the Asym3 is 42/16. It's an old tire ?!?
Thanks for the update, let me know what Goodyear say. 4216 is a little older than I would expect to be sold, there's likely to have been a pattern update in that time, but only Goodyear will be able to tell you for sure.
Goodyear says that the Assym3 should be markt with "MOE" which I don't see on the tire. They even says there is a difference with and without this mark ... (therefore I before always bought tires with the * (star) when I had my BMW's - just in case). They visit MB in af few days, to see and try my tire.
Question:
Why is Assym3 placed in the category: Max Performance Summer, and the Conti Premium Contact 6 in: Premium Touring Summer, when they both are in the same target group? Maybe Mercedes-Benz are right after all, when they say the Premium Contact 6 is a better choice for E220d. They told me the Assym3 were more "hard/stiff" when they mounted it on the aluwheel compared to PC6. I did not know that.
Is Conti PC6 much more soft compared to Asym3 and not so sporty driving like Asym3?
How is Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 ... in real life?
Dunlop is the only tire Goodyear have with the MOE-mark.
Hei!
Greetings from Estonia!
I'm looking for a new set of tyres for my third generation Volvo V70 T6 AWD. I'm looking at sizes 245/40R18 (original size) or 245/45R18 (I think the latter one might look visually better under the car and as far as I know, there should not be any fitment issues. Speed reading might be off a little.).
I'm looking more at premium class tyres. As the climate has been lately changing a lot, our summers can go either way, be hot and dry or wet and cold, then I'm looking at tyres that perform well in both conditions. I'm also interested in decent mileage.
I'm leaning towards Premium Contact 6 (price and performance wise seems like a good set to go with), but I have also been thinking about something similar from Michelin, also Goodyear's F1 Asymmetric 3 looks good. But I'm open to all suggestions.
Thanks!
Hi! To be honest, all the tyres you mention will be great tyres, so it might come down to local availablity and pricing! One thing worth noting, in the UK at least changing your tyre size is regarded as a modification which you need to let your insurance company know about.
Hi
Thanks for the reply! If they are all great choices, I'm probably going with my first pick, the Contis. Price wise, they are the best for me anyway.
But about insurance, our rules about tyres are quite easy going. No need to let anybody know, what size tyres you are running as long as they are safe and right for the running season.
Load index 96 should be enough for my Volvo?
Thanks!
Hello,
Could you tell me the best choice for 215/55/17 or 225/50/17. They are for Peugeot 407
What will be the top 3 in the middle range mostly
In the moment I am stopped with Uniroyal Rainsport 3 and HANKOOK Ventus Prime3 К125.
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 or Falken FK510 :)
What about Nokian Zline http://www.tyrereviews.co.u... ?
or Bridgestone Turanza T001 - Evo http://www.tyrereviews.co.u... ?
Hey!
I live in Switzerland and need summer tyres for both my cars, and don't be fooled by the country - the summer easily gets mid to high 30s temperatures!
1 car is doing 180km (~112miles) a day round trip to work 5 days a week, motorway most of the way, Audi A5 2.0tdi 255/35/19
The second car is doing 140km (~87miles) a day round trip to work 5 days a week, motorway most of the way, Mustang 5.0 255/40/19
In July we are driving to Greece for 2 weeks in the A5, so the tyres need to do well in long distance/extreme heat!
At the moment we have Nexen winter tyres on both cars but we are thinking about the Bridgestone Turanza T005 for the summer for both cars, as on a website supplying tyres here they are rated B economy and A for rain. What do you think?
Thanks!
The T005 is a solid shout for the Audi, I'd also look at the PS4 or Primacy 4 as they both wear very well.
For the Mustang I'd probably want something a bit more sporty than the T005, so something like the PS4S or the CSC6 would be where I'd be looking (though the CSC6 can wear quite quickly)
Why do you think the T005 wouldn't be suitable for the Mustang?
It wouldn't be dangerous or bad, but the Mustang is a sports car and the T005 is a touring tyre balanced more towards comfort than sporty handling.
Ah, ok, I think maybe because of the distance every day, economy on fuel is a big thing to look for (since the car itself isn't so economic on fuel lol)
I had a quick look for the PS4S and they are about 340francs each here (on a cheap website!), and say E for fuel economy :( as long as the T005 are a good tyre quality wise, then it's fine!
(this country is extremely strict on speed limits etc, it's hard to have fun here....but we drove to Vienna in Mustang last weekend, and home yesterday and doing 170+ continously on autobahn... the winter tyres were not happy! lol)
Thanks for your input, I appreciate it!
Then the T005s will be fine :) Let me know how you get on with them!
What do you suggest for Opel Astra J GTC 1.7CDTI 96kw, 18"? Continental Premium Contact 6, or Michelin Pilot Sport 4? Thank you!
Both excellent tyres, vert little between them, but looking at the tests the Michelin has a slight advantage!
Hello, I have to buy new tyres for my bmw 330 coupe. 255 30 19 and 225 35 19.
I do like 10k km per year. What should i choose between FALKEN AZENSIS FK510 and Kuhmo PS91 ? Thank you. Best Regards
The Falkens are in the video and the Kumhos aren't, that should be answer enough :)
Hi,
I'm driving Mercedes C180 W205. The original tyre size is 225/50R17. Does it affect anything if I swap to 225/45R17? since the tyres I'm interested in, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asy3 and Michelin PS4, do not offer 225/50R17 in my country (not sure about anywhere else) and which one would you recommend?
Thank you
Hello to everyone at Tyrereviews,
Its time to buy new summer tires for my abarth 595 competizione (205 40 r17). Because of that low profile I am a bit scared for cracking my wheels. So I guess I am looking for a tyre with good rim protection. Also I would like my tire to have great dry performance and to be able to withstand lots of miles.
Contenders are:
1. Michelin Pilot sport 3 ( I read lots of reviews suggesting poor mileage, but great performance)
2. What about new Continental Premium Contact 6 ?
3. Pirelli P Zero ( Wear problems?)
4. Goodyear Asymmetric 3 or 2? ( I could buy both of them for same price at my dealers)
5. Or something else?
What do you think?
Thank you :)
Asymmetric 3 is one of my favourite all rounders. The Premium Contact 6 is also very good, but that might wear quite quickly too.
Thank you for your advice. One more thing: Asy 3 vs Asy 2, people are saying that asy 2 have much better rim protection than asy 3 (almost non existing rim protection). Should I be worried about that? Is that true in your case?
Sadly it depends on tyre size as they both have sizes with and without a rim flange.
I don't have the specifics to hand, so if a owners forum is saying that I would be inclined to believe them.
Not that rim protection offers much protection outside of VERY low speed curb brushes, it won't make any difference to the risk of an alloy cracking in a pothole.
One more question and no more:) I found that Continental Premium Contact 6 has better rolling friction than Goodyear Asy 3 (on some reviews here or auto express or someplace else). They are using new compound in PC6 that can last 20% more than sport contact 5. Anyway if that is true they will be neck to neck with asy 3 I guess or maybe better in terms of life span. So which one has better dry *grip* performance?:) Thank you :)
http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
:)
Thank you :)
Hi do you maybe mean Premium Contact 5 as I have understand that Goodyear did improve wear on Premium Contact 6 ?
Also it seems that in 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Contact 6 is quite good in wear.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
The wear was improved by 15% over the Premium Contact 5. There were similar claims when moving between the Sport Contact 5 and 6, but the 6 still wore more quickly than rival tyres, which is why I've said "might wear quickly" for the PC6.
Ok I see. Thank you for the quick response and thanks for the good reviews which are very useful. Keep up the good work !
Could you lend a hand please? I’m driving an Audi A4 3.0 TDI Sline Quattro and I use it for emergency response driving (blue light). I currently have Michelin Pilotsport 3’s on and they feel great but seem to wear quite quickly. Any alternative suggestions? Colleagues have suggested Goodyear asymetrical F3’s or Michelin cross climates. What’s re your thoughts?
What size? I would certainly look at the Asymmetric 3 or Pilot Sport 4
What do you suggest for a Nissan Qashqai , summer tires 215/55/18. I’ve shortlisted the Bridgestone Turanza T005, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 , Michelin Primacy 3 .
All good choices. Of the three I'd be looking at the T005 or Prime 3, depending on availability and pricing.
What's a good quiet tyre in 235/45 R18?
Recently fitted Michelin Pilot Sport 3, which, to my surprise, are comparable to my Conti IceContact winters in terms of noise.
So far I've looked at:
Fulda Sportcontrol 2
Sava Intensa UHP2
Both rated at 68dB and tested favorably for low noise in various reviews. Hankook Ventus Prime 2 K115 also looks like an option with 67dB, although it's an older model.
Saw the recent Ace summer tyre test and I guess Falken FK510 could also be an option, even though I'd probably prefer something a little more comfort oriented.
Anything else I might've missed?
Hi! Searching for a set of new summer tires for a Renault Twingo 0.9TCe Sport 90hp. 185/50 R16 front and 205/45 R16 back. Conti PremiumContact 2, yokohama blueEarth-A AE50 like the Twingo GT or Toyo Proxes CF2?
For a Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B 215/45 R18 Eagle F1 Assymetric 2 or Pilot Sport 4?
I'm afraid I can't help you with the Twingo outside of what's available on this site, but the Legacy is much easier, go for the PS4.
FWIW I'd probably give the Yoko's a shot, though the Contis will likely offer the best wet grip.
Hi,
My tyre size is 215/45/R17 - Honda Civic Type R (2005)
I’m currently using the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 and before that I used the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, but would like to try some Michelin tyres. It seems from the tyre purchase sites that I can fit either the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or the Michelin Pilot Super Sport. I’ve seen your reviews comparing the SS and the Sport 4S, but not a comparison between the SS and Sport 4. I know the SS are held in high regard, but not sure if the Sport 4 would be an improvement on the SS like the Sport 4S is. Please could you give me your thoughts and preference?
I should be shooting a PS4 vs PS4S video soon, though I imagine the differences will be fairly small so the PSS vs PS4S video should mostly apply. In short, the PS4 will have much better wet grip than the PSS, but the PSS will feel slightly more sporty.
Thank you for replying so quickly. I look forward to seeing the PS4 vs PS4S video. Can you just elaborate on what you mean by the PSS will feel slightly more sporty?
It's described best in the PS4S vs PSS video :)
Hi,
i can't decide between Continental Premium Contact 5 or Michelin Primacy 4. Any help would be appreciated. I am driving BMW 118d 143ps.
Both would be good choices. Looking at tests it seems the Conti is slightly better when new, but the Michelin will wear better, and it's performance will likely be better at lower tread depths.
Thank you for the advice, I was also interested in to the Pireli P7 Blue but after reading couple of reviews and since you didn't mention it in your video I have dropped it.
It's still testing really well, so don't write it off. The gap between the best tyres on the market are all very close :)
That is true, thanks once more :)
Hi i am looking summer tyres for my Audi A5 2.0 TDI, Tires will be 245/40R18 NEXEN SU1 seems fine, or SU4, some advice?
My experience with Nexen tyres is somewhat limited, but if I recall they're priced around the same price as the Falken in this video now? Edit, £10 a tyre different to the SU1, so I'd still opt for the Falken.
Nexen SU1 - 70£, SU4 66£
Hi there, great informative video and website! I have a BMW 216D which does around 10k a year and during the winter we swap to winter tyres. For the past two yrs I've used the BMW tyres that came with the car (they gave us a winter set in the deal) but now i need a new summer tyre.
I drive sportily - its a still a BMW after all. Eery weekday I drive 10 miles on a very bendy motorway and the 10miles on a very bendy a road. I want good handling but also a tyre that will last me two years. Any ideas? Thanks!
forgot to say they are 205/55 R17
Does it have to be a runflat? If not I'd probably try the T005!
Thanks for the info. I also forgot to mention that where I live it won’t hardly rain at all during summer. No run flat is ok.
Hi i am looking summer tyre for my mercedes 190e 2.3 16V, Tires will be 205/50R16. Falken ziex ze914 seems fine, any idia?
As per the video I would prefer the newer ZE310.
Hi, I wanna buy tires for my e36 328i. Decission is between these ones:
1. Falken FK 510
2. Goodyear EAG F1 AS 3
3. Nankang NS-20
4. Michelin PS4/4S (diffrence between regular and S model?) / worried about treadwear here
I would like if you could recommend some, Im mostly concerned about the treadwear and design of sidewall, I dont like stretched look and I like meat. Tires will be 215/45 on 8J wheel, and I also chose nankangs because they look good and meaty on that wheel size. Im open to any suggestions. Also, the cheaper, the better :) Looking to spend no more than 300-350€ for a set. I would be very thankful for an advice.
I'd try the Falkens :) You won't get the 4S in your size, and while the 4 is very close, it's also very expensive.
Okay, final decission is between goodyears and falkens. Friend have goodyears and he recomended them to me. Not many friends have experience with falkens though.
The Falkens are more of an unknown but have tested very well this year.
The Goodyears are great all round.
Need to think this through. Thanks a lot for the advice!
I feel like it's one of those choices you'll be happy with either way :)
I think so too, thanks again :)
Okay, gamechanger. I can get Micheins PS4 for very good price, only around 15€ more for the tire compared to goodyears. Should I get them? Its basically matter of design now and I like PS4 more. I heard the tread wear is bad on PS4 though.
I would yeah! I've not seen anything negative about the PS4 either, where did you see that?
Not sure if it was PS4 or PS3, it was also few months ago when I read it, but some users in reviews mentioned that. But maybe they had more powerful cars or idk. Also some users reported soft sidewalls on goodyears which Iam worried about, because we have horrible roads quality in here. In one review, one user punctured the sidewall after few weeks. On the other hand, Im worried about too stiff sidewals on PS4 :D
You definitely don't have to worry about tread wear with the PS4.
The sidewalls on the Goodyear and Michelin are also probably equal in strength. You can be unlucky and get a puncture in any tyre, the only puncture I've had was in a Cup 2 which have harder sidewalls!
Okay, thats great. And how many km/miles can they take? (PS4)
And would be 215/45 fine on 8J wheel? Cant go any wider for now.
That depends entirely on vehicle and driving style. Check out the reviews on this very site.
I have e36 328i which is not that powerful and I ocassionaly drive spirited, but not always so they should last. But I've read mixed reviews, here, or on the other sites. Somu users needed replacement at 20k km, some were good at 30+.
Hey i'm looking for new summer tires for my Skoda Karoq r18 but original ones are quite small 215/50
So was looking for 235/50/r18 what would you suggest best for summer?
I saw Continental PremiumContact 6 is looking good or i should consider anything else for most silent and best grip with good fuel economy ratio.
235/50 is quite a bit taller and will make your speedo under read, if you want to go wider, 225/45 or 235/40 would maintain your speed readings.
Hmm i used tyre calculator and around 110km/h the difference is 1.6km/h higher with wider tyres. I already took into account that car speedo always shows more than actual speed. (already tested my car and is about 5km/h actual speed less than speedo shows at 110).
The PC6 is probably a good shout. One other thing worth keeping in mind is if you change to non-OE tyre sizes you will need to let your insurance company know as they consider it to be a modification.
Yes, this^
Knew there was summat else I wanted to add that eluded me!
Ok thanks for letting me know :)
Hi, what summer tyre would you recomend for dimensions 245/40 r18. I'm thinking between michelin pilot sport 4, continental premium contact os goodyear eagle assimetric 3
The PS4 is the best of the best at the moment, the Asymmetric 3 should be significantly cheaper which makes it excellent value.
Hi, I am looking for set of 225/55 R17 summer tires for BMW 320d GT xDrive. I would definitely get Michelin Pilot Sport 4/4S if it was available in my size or as run flat.
But, since it is not, and since I am looking for run flat tires, my shortlist came down to (randomly sorted):
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3* ROF
- Michelin Primacy 3 ZP
- Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR
- Pirelli Cinturato P7 RFT
and maybe
- Bridgestone DriveGuard RFT (summer version, not all-season)
Which one would you recommend? Is there anything out of this list, that you think would be better?
Thanks!
My experience of runflat is limited, but I was particularly impressed by the Bridgestone DriveGuard. It's more compliant than previous runflats, which means I'd be looking at either that or the Goodyear.
Thanks!
I read about DriveGuard, and it seemed like it was a good tire, but I couldn't find any comparative analysis. There are tests and reviews that can give you some idea how first 4 compare one to another, but nothing to show you how DriveGuard stands comparing to others.
Probably, that is because DriveGuard is made only as RFT.
I've not seen a full runflat test performed in a long while. I've been trying to run my own but I've been getting resistance from the manufacturers. I'm still working on it so keep an eye on the site :)
Hi, sorry new to the whole tyre thing, would the General Altimax Sport fit in this group somewhere and how is the tyre as I can't find a lot of reviews on them? What is a good priced tyre with good wear and and safe-est when it comes to potholes?
We've 20 reviews on this site and it's been in one test
http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
Seems to be an average mid range tyre, but I've no direct experience with the tyre.
No one really does impact testing for pothole damage in Europe, so you'll have to pick a tyre you like the look of then look at user reviews to see if they're noted for failing easily.
Probably all the 11 mentioned are really good tyres. but for which car and in what weather and climate conditions? unfortunately I am a Greek owner of 4 hankook's k125 205/50 17 on a C4 coupe.I'm totally unsatisfied with my choice, taken by looking some of the latest test results. fair tyre but the only thing responds to the tests results is good wear. Wet handling /dry braking truly average, comfort and noise are just acceptable for a touring tyre. Have you any suggestions for replacing them with a better set?
Generally, I have aggressive driving style and so far (before hankook's)I have used the following types of tires:
1. Michelin energy /saver : Good overall tyre, high wear but not inspiring sporty driving. very sensitive sidewall drains very quickly in the hot Greek summer.
2. Uniroyal rallye 550: excellent wet performance, very comfortable, good in the dry, but a little bit soft sidewalls and low wear.
3. Falken Ziex 512: good in the dry, strong sidewalls, poor wear.
4. Michelin PS2: amazing dry performance, good in wet, highest wear, very expensive.
5. Matador MP46 hectorra2: sporty, comfortable, with fair performance but it became dangerous after the middle age .
6. Goodyear efficient grip performance: A real good tyre with a lot of wet and dry grip. quiet and comfy, but not such excellent as awarded in most of tests
Here's a good place to start:
http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
The PS4 would be the pick of the bunch currently.
I have similar experience with ventus 3 k125, only that I'm not driving very aggressive so I find the handling fine/great but braking not so good (compared with Continental premium contact 1, and that's 15+ years old model). Maybe Hankook made the tyres good for temperatures when the tyre tests are done-around 10-20 Celsius. But as I live just north of Greece and the temperatures are 40 in summer, they are not great at breaking.
Aggelis, you haven't tried Continental yet, maybe you should give a chance to Premium contact 6 next.
Your shortlist is excellent, they're all good tyres. I would personally take the Pilot Sport 4 because i prefer handling over comfort.
New Pirreli P Zero (PZ4 -sportcar version) vs PS4S vs CSC6
People will be doing it this year :) I expect the result to be PS4, CSC6, PZ4
Hello .I saw on the michelin primacy 4 reviews page(only 4 reviews so far )that the tyre is little slippery and that is has some kind of instabilty.Is this something to worry about?
In my own experience, and looking at the official comparison testing, I do not believe this is something to worry about.
I think you should have included the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde and maybe Vredstein Sportrac 5 for the 15" and 16" dimensions in the premium touring category.
The Pirelli is a strong tyre, I just didn't think it was as great as the ones I recommended at it's price point. The Sportrac 5 hasn't been testing as well recently so I don't feel like it should have made the list. There's so many good tyres to choose from just narrowing down to 6 was nearly impossible!
Very useful information. May I ask, out of the 5 UHP tyres which one has the best rim protection?
It varies on size (plus I can't remember now!)
Very nice overview! Shame not all new tires are available in all sizes.
Unfortunately all those reviews are very subjective. For example, T005 has horrible performance according to peoples reviews on this website, but all of them used tires during this winter (WHAT?!). Some people even running tyres on only one axle (WHAT?!) and leaving reviews. Would be nice to have ability to leave a comments here as some reviews are just ridiculously incompetent.
Would be nice to see tests with 50% wear, a real world test one day. Nobody run on new tyres all the time.
Also it would be nice to hear a treadwear. I know not all tires will have it mentioned here in UK, but a lot of tyres sold here are also sold in US and have TW markings. Although treadwear is relative measurement, experience shows that it is quite good indicator of wear. General rule - treadwear number/4 = thousands of km will last by average driving. Some tyre treadwear can be found here: https://www.safercar.gov/Ve...
Some of the reviews for the T005 on this site need to be deleted - they were placed before the tyre was available to public so they must have meant the T001. I'll get this updated tonight. I agree regarding wear testing, it's just very difficult and expensive!
I'm looking for a set of tyres for my new wheels, and I am looking for 235/35/19. Now, I would have just bought PS4's had they been available in this size, due to the longevity of the tyres, but I think the PS4S are going to be too much tyre (price wise, as well as performance) for the lazy car these wheels will be going on (An Audi A4 3.0 Quattro with an auto box).
So now I am a little stuck. While performance is a large consideration, so is longevity, or more importantly, the price per mile ratio. So whilst I might have been able to justify the PS4's, I think the PS4S's would be a step too far for me in this size.
I have had good results with Vredstein (Sessanta's) in the past. They lasted quite well, so I was thinking of trying the Vorti's. Looking at reviews on here, some people are suggesting getting up to, and sometimes over, 30k on a set of these. And at £105 a corner, they seem pretty reasonable.
In your video, you are suggesting the FK510. Whilst a touch more expensive, I was wondering if you had, or knew where there was, any more data on longevity of these tyres? Or any other tyres? Most tests don't seem to give any regard for this aspect of a tyres performance. I have used Falkens in the past (years ago), but was never too impressed by their wear rates, so was wondering if these new ones are likely to fare any better?
Also, surprisingly, Kwik-Fit here in the UK, at the moment, currently have £80 back via a vouncher on a set of 4 Goodyears (Eagle F1 ASY3). This makes them only marginally more expensive than the Vorti's, after delivery and fitting is considered. I have ran these before, but the car was sold before being able to fully appreciate their longevity characteristics. However, user reviews on here suggest they wont be as good as the Vorti's when it comes to longevity.
Basically, I am looking for a good performing tyre, with a good, hard wearing nature. And while the PS4S may well still be the best choice here, I would like something a bit more on the affordable end of the spectrum due to my car not actually being a particularly fast car, so longevity is slightly more important than outright performance, for me. What would you suggest?
Remember, the PS4S will last longer than the competition making the pence per mile similar to cheaper tyres.
The FK510 is a bit of an unknown in wear at the moment. The Asymmetric 3 tests will in wear so they look like an excellent bargain with the voucher you mention. I'd take them over the Vorti unless you prioritise dry handling above everything else.
Great. Thanks for the quick reply.
I had PS4's on my Golf ED30, and they were excellent. Really enjoyed them. I also have them sitting on a set of wheels I also have (but they are really a Golf sized set-up, rather than an A4 sized setup), so would have preferred to go this route. I could put on the bigger 255/35/19 tyre on the wheels, and run 5mm spacers up front for this car, and that would let me put PS4's back on, albeit at the same price as the PS4S's at the smaller size. But I'd have the advantage of a better load rating, which would be fine for this car, but potentially required for the potential next car (both the current car, and potential future car will be lazy cruisers rather than sporty cars, so outright grip levels aren't as much a priority as wear rates, and obviously braking characteristics).
So no, I don't prioritise dry grip above all else, so it's good to hear your thoughts on these tyres (the Vorti's) when compared to the AS3's. But I do prioritise wear rates, as I generally do around 25k+ per year between my cars, and it gets old, fast, changing tyres every few months.
I may well go for the AS3's this time round then. Hopefully, as they wear down, I will be replacing them in pairs, and then the extra cost of the PS4S would be as hard a pill to swallow in pairs rather than the full set.
Really good video. I'm currently looking for new rear tyres for my M3 E46 which doesn't do any track days but does end up on the motorway doing long distances from time to time. I have Falken 453's all around and have been generally happy with them, perhaps wear is a little quick. Do you know how to FK510 would compare to the 453?
I've not tested them back to back yet, but I know the FK510 is a significant upgrade over the FK453 so the new tyre will be a good step forward for you!
Thanks for your feedback Jonathan, definitely very helpful.
I'm currently driving a Mondeo MK4 (2.0 tdci) with Nokian zLine 235/45/17 (215/50 is an option too) which have slight cracks everywhere on the second year so I'm looking for replacement.
I'm trying to decide between the Falken FK510 and the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 (possibly the ventus prime 3 as well). Both me and my wife aren't sporty drivers (we have a little kid too) but I would sacrifice comfort and fuel consumption for safety (shorter breaking distance, emergency steering etc). Availability and the pricing of the FK510 is great here but I would pay more for the S1 evo2 (or anything in the similar pricing range) if it is a better tyre.
Without having done the direct comparison it's very hard to say for sure, but looking at all the test data available the two tyres you're looking at are VERY similar. Neither would be a bad choice. I'd be tempted to go with the Falken just because it's the slightly newer tyre :)
Huge thanks for the quick reply! How much of a sacrifice is picking the
touring route (hankook ventus prime 3 as the reviews are great there) vs
the UHP in terms of safety. I guess the steering won't be that precise
but what about breaking in wet/dry, aquaplaning, chance of blown tyre,
etc
In the same sizes, wet and dry braking will be VERY similar between the two type of tyre, ie PS4 and Primacy 4 in the same size will have very similar wet and dry braking.
Hello, between Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 and Michelin Primacy 3 (205/55 / r16) what do you recommend? I've seen the tests and are undecided. Thank you
It would depend on the price difference, they're both excellent tyres.
The price difference is about 15 euro (Michelin) for all tires (4).
Id be tempted to go with the falken too as theyre generally pretty consistent. From my own research, hankook seem to be hit or miss with wet performance, both users and tests reporting either excellent wet behaviour, or poor wet behaviour, with seemingly no middle ground or reason. This is what has put me off so far. It could simply be two production facilities, one gets it right, one consistently screws up the compound....
Totally agree, there seems to be a non trivial difference between where a tyre is produced, also between sizes, load indexes and even XL and non XL. The Nokian zLine has good reviews but the ones I got aren't in good shape. The compound is hard and have missing peaces, the wear is great (about 6mm left after 30 000km) but there are cracks when it isn't that sunny here.
https://imgur.com/vB73XLv