Summer tires

[Nojbik]

Okay guys, the time has finally came. My wallet is ready to cry! I have a 2013 SC FR, 2.0TDI 110KW, and it is fitted with original Bridgestones Turanza T005 225/45 r17 91W. But I need new ones and I need your help. I am not biased for any brand, but I need them to perform great on wet roads. So if you have compared tires, tell me about it. Thanks in advance

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[BigJase88]

Uniroyal Rainsports if your main goal is wet grip

 

[Raven]

I got some Dunlop Sportmaxx RT2 last year, and wow the wetgrip is impressive. Highly recommend and not that expensive. In general, stick with known big brands, Michelin, Dunlop, Goodyear or Continental and you will be good. I've had Bridgestone RT050, Nokian Hakka Black, Vredstein Vorti but none has been close to the wetgrip of the Dunlops.

 

[SuperV8]

I'm using Goodyear Eagle F1 Asy 5's with the AO approval. Very happy with them - great all round tyre. Good price, wear, fuel efficiency and dry/wet grip.
Only negative is traction when its cold and wet - like <-5deg C, but I think that will apply to ALL summer biased tyres.

 

[JSR]

I got some Dunlop Sportmaxx RT2 last year, and wow the wetgrip is impressive. Highly recommend and not that expensive. In general, stick with known big brands, Michelin, Dunlop, Goodyear or Continental and you will be good. I've had Bridgestone RT050, Nokian Hakka Black, Vredstein Vorti but none has been close to the wetgrip of the Dunlops.

I've been using Dunlop sport max rt2 as well for the last few years, definitely recommend ?

 

[Glosphil]

Last October I went from having summer & winter tyres to fitting Michelin Crossclimate 2 in 225/40-18. Michelin had a £50 refund on 4 tyres & my local independent tyre fitters gave me a great deal.
Very impressed with the tyres so far; particularly on cold, wet roads.

 

[Nojbik]

Thank you guys so far

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[KV100]

For the wet weather, I don't think you will get better grip than the Uniroyal Rainsport. Good in the dry too. Much better grip than my Bridgestones.

 

[G.P]

I've had both the Turanza T005 and Dunlop RT2 on mine. Both have simular side wall strength the RT2 been better in the dry but the T005 way better in the wet, the T005 slight more tread block movement when new however, the T005 does produce more noise. The Uniroyals do have softer sidewalls than others so I've never gone back to them as I perfer a stronger wall. When I next replace tyres it'll be Goodyear Assy 5 as its a great all rounder as is the Maxxis Victor Sport 5 that said, the only other i may consider would be a Kumho after hearing about lastest reviews of Kumho's PS71 as it was tested agaisnt many tyres on 300bhp+ cars of which many brands were not avalible in our size except the PS71.. I've had Kumho, Maxxis and Goodyear on previous Leon's and never been disappointed.

 

[BigJase88]

I have Conti Sport Contact 5's on my current car.

Wouldn't recommend as they are harsh as hell. Like driving a steam roller

 

[BillyCool]

I have Rainsports on my car and I really rate them. Very good in the wet, but still perfectly capable in the dry. I replaced my most recent set early December with about 3-4mm left on them as once they get to that point, the reduced performance in the wet is noticeable.

Don't know what mileage your last set did but mine last about 15,000 miles. Really depends how you drive.

 

[G.P]

I have Rainsports on my car and I really rate them. Very good in the wet, but still perfectly capable in the dry. I replaced my most recent set early December with about 3-4mm left on them as once they get to that point, the reduced performance in the wet is noticeable.

Don't know what mileage your last set did but mine last about 15,000 miles. Really depends how you drive.

Michelin say their tyres perform better than others down to the legal limit, If Rainsports wet grip is poor when only half worn out is this not bad value, or am I missing something..

 

[BigJase88]

Michelin say their tyres perform better than others down to the legal limit, If Rainsports wet grip is poor when only half worn out is this not bad value, or am I missing something..

I have decided on Michelin Primacy for my next set.

Trying to stay away from the sporty tyres for a bit more comfort and mileage. Was considering the Michelin Pilot Sports but edging more toward comfort / longevity than pure performance

 

[SuperV8]

I have Rainsports on my car and I really rate them. Very good in the wet, but still perfectly capable in the dry. I replaced my most recent set early December with about 3-4mm left on them as once they get to that point, the reduced performance in the wet is noticeable.

Don't know what mileage your last set did but mine last about 15,000 miles. Really depends how you drive.

Obviously depends on how you drive - but If I only got 15,000 miles out of a tyre I wouldn't get that tyre again. I would call that very poor wear.

 

[Daggerw9]

I have just put pirelli powergy summer tyres on recently they are rated A for the wet and rated B for fuel have yet to experience how good they are in rain

 

[BigJase88]

Obviously depends on how you drive - but If I only got 15,000 miles out of a tyre I wouldn't get that tyre again. I would call that very poor wear.

Im 10k tops for a set on the driven wheels

All local a/b roads however

Depends on use

 

[rafletcher]

I got some Dunlop Sportmaxx RT2 last year, and wow the wetgrip is impressive. Highly recommend and not that expensive. In general, stick with known big brands, Michelin, Dunlop, Goodyear or Continental and you will be good. I've had Bridgestone RT050, Nokian Hakka Black, Vredstein Vorti but none has been close to the wetgrip of the Dunlops.

Yep, I found the Sport Maxx to be great all round summer tyres.

 

[MoToJoJo]

+1 for Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 5s

Maybe not quite as good as the PS4s but it's cheaper and honestly the difference in performance isn't much.

One thing the Assys are is predictable, no drama, just feedback, not snappy or anything

 

[BillyCool]

Michelin say their tyres perform better than others down to the legal limit, If Rainsports wet grip is poor when only half worn out is this not bad value, or am I missing something..

It's a valid point but I've never had any `rain` tyre work so well when over 50% worn. It's just a fact that a part-worn tyre can't clear as much water and you just don't feel as planted/connected to the road. To me, they are still good value at £78 a tyre because they are brilliant in the wet and very good in the dry. It does come down to what you consider to be VFM though.

Obviously depends on how you drive - but If I only got 15,000 miles out of a tyre I wouldn't get that tyre again. I would call that very poor wear.

Based on the A/B roads that I drive and the fact the tyres are quite a soft compound, I'm quite happy with that. I could get a harder wearing tyre but I might compromise what I like about what I've got. I did change them at 4mm, so could have stretched them out to 20k.

Im 10k tops for a set on the driven wheels

All local a/b roads however

Depends on use

Funny how we all have different ideas of what's acceptable! I used to enjoy getting 20k out of a set of tyres on my old 110 Leon. Now I've got a more `enjoyable` car, I just want tyres that work and will replace them when needed!

 

[BigJase88]

Yep, I found the Sport Maxx to be great all round summer tyres.

The missus has Sport Maxx's on her Mini and i find them very good. Would rate them higher than my ContiSport 5's