Bridgestone Potenzas are the worst tyres iv had on any o f my cars. For the price you'd expect them to be pretty decent.
Tyres....what to avoid?
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Just replaced the fronts on mine.
21K out of a set of Maxxis MA-Z1, good grip in wet and dry, not bad road noise, only downside was MPG dropped by 1-2.
Stuck with Maxxis and am now trying out the updated MA-Z3, noise seems to be even better and looks like the MPG might be better too.
Not bad for a £80 tyre.
21K out of a set of Maxxis MA-Z1, good grip in wet and dry, not bad road noise, only downside was MPG dropped by 1-2.
Stuck with Maxxis and am now trying out the updated MA-Z3, noise seems to be even better and looks like the MPG might be better too.
Not bad for a £80 tyre.
Hi all,
Just the thread I was looking for. Currently have Falken 914s on the car (previous owner fitted them) and looking forward to changing them (Exeo ST TSI 18inch tyres)!
Actually one of the major problems with these is that they offer such a low amount of sidewall protection and so the alloys tend to get there fair share of scrapes as slightly high kerbs near where I am (and apart from a few they are mainly caused by someone else driving the car).
I like the sound of the Goodyear Efficient Grip, or maybe the Dunlops on ratings, but I think my choice may have to be determined by the best sidewall protection.
Any experiences on which tyres have the best sidewall protection?
Just the thread I was looking for. Currently have Falken 914s on the car (previous owner fitted them) and looking forward to changing them (Exeo ST TSI 18inch tyres)!
Actually one of the major problems with these is that they offer such a low amount of sidewall protection and so the alloys tend to get there fair share of scrapes as slightly high kerbs near where I am (and apart from a few they are mainly caused by someone else driving the car).
I like the sound of the Goodyear Efficient Grip, or maybe the Dunlops on ratings, but I think my choice may have to be determined by the best sidewall protection.
Any experiences on which tyres have the best sidewall protection?
Hi
Ive just fitted 2 Goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 2 to the front from Pirelli p zero Nero's. and the difference is brilliant.
Grip levels have increased, the car no longer tram lines and the sidewall alloy protection is great. I have efficient grips on the rear and cant fault them either.
The reviews on the f1s were better so went for them.
paid 96 a corner fitted from f1 auto centre after some haggling.
size are 225 40 18
Ive just fitted 2 Goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 2 to the front from Pirelli p zero Nero's. and the difference is brilliant.
Grip levels have increased, the car no longer tram lines and the sidewall alloy protection is great. I have efficient grips on the rear and cant fault them either.
The reviews on the f1s were better so went for them.
paid 96 a corner fitted from f1 auto centre after some haggling.
size are 225 40 18
I found this review which says the F1's have a 7mm kerb protector - http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2013-Auto-Review-Performance-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm.
I would be interested to know what the ZE914s officially have... and what the Efficientgrip Performance tyres have too.
I would be interested to know what the ZE914s officially have... and what the Efficientgrip Performance tyres have too.
I absolutely love the Eagle F1 asymmetric. They're fantastic. I have Bridgestone potenza on at the minute and they're excellent too, but I have read that they won't last long. Watch this space...
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Btw had Goodyear efficientgrip on my old exeo and whole they were good, they were nowhere near the F1s.
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Just switched the Kumho Ecsta HM's on the front for some Escsta 'Le Sport' KU39 - feel a lot better in the bends, but the last ones were almost on the wear indicators so that to be expected - they rate better in wet grip and much higher in fuel efficiency so well worth the few quid over the HM's (which were crap IMO).
Had Ecstas on the rear on the last car. No complaints really. Wouldn't like them on the front though.
Well...time has come, can you believe it....need 2 new fronts again!!!!
Bit annoyed as it's the outer edges on both front tyres that have gone, no tread left at all.
I had the tyres pumped to recommended PSI and checked regularly as I'd usually attribute this to under inflated tyres right?
The middle of the Tyres have plenty of tread left
Should I just inflate them a few more PSI and see if the wear slows down or would the rozzers not be too happy if we got stopped with the wear on the tyres?
Maybe the softer tyre wall allows for more wear on the edges?
So that's basically 8 months...
Bit annoyed as it's the outer edges on both front tyres that have gone, no tread left at all.
I had the tyres pumped to recommended PSI and checked regularly as I'd usually attribute this to under inflated tyres right?
The middle of the Tyres have plenty of tread left
Should I just inflate them a few more PSI and see if the wear slows down or would the rozzers not be too happy if we got stopped with the wear on the tyres?Maybe the softer tyre wall allows for more wear on the edges?
So that's basically 8 months...
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Well...time has come, can you believe it....need 2 new fronts again!!!!
Bit annoyed as it's the outer edges on both front tyres that have gone, no tread left at all.
I had the tyres pumped to recommended PSI and checked regularly as I'd usually attribute this to under inflated tyres right?
The middle of the Tyres have plenty of tread left
Maybe the softer tyre wall allows for more wear on the edges?
So that's basically 8 months...
8 Months Asonda but how many miles? I've just last week put two Efficient grips on the front. I had Bridgestones previously, but never again!
Get your tracking check. Ware on outer or inner is usually down to alignment. If both inner and outer worn together then tyre pressures are too low ware in center pressure too high. Or could just be your driving style so slow down in the bends lol
Both inner and outer on both sides!
Like I said before, I think these tyres have a softer side wall so I think they need to be above the PSI stated on the petrol flap, that and the twisty roads the car gets driven on every single day doesn't help!
Yeah I check them every few weeks and they seem to stay the same pressure, had a puncture in the rear tyre which the TPMS flagged up as soon as it happened.
Might pump the fronts up a bit more then to wear out the middle a bit more as there is still faint lines on the edges but nothing that'd register on a depth gauge.
As it's only two strips either side, the rest of the tyre is above 1.6mm, should be good for a while then if I can eek some more miles out of then?
Is you Schumacher innit bruv? haha
I'd be distraught at getting just 8k miles out of a set of tyres for a car that just commutes.
If I wore out tyres having fun in a Hot Hatch or Sports Car...I wouldn't be bothered, comes with the territory.
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