If you want tires with a sporty feel, in my opinion, the Pilot Sport are superior to the Assymetric 6, although they are less “comfortable”.
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I put on the PS5 and they are amazing, they literally stick to the road on fast curves and the best part is that they protect the tire.
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I’ve been running Continental PremiumContact since 0 km and they’ve been great. They exceed 40,000 km under minimal demands on the 1.6D. It’s hard for me to think of any other tire. I’ve done 111,000 now.
Continental PremiumContact 6……45,000
Continental SportContact 5 RF….I don’t think they’ll make it to 30,000.
Has anyone tried AVON? I used them on a bike and the grip was very good, and durability was ± similar to standard brands. avon
On this car model? Has anyone fitted them?
Thaanks
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For safety reasons and given the type of car, in these matters I prefer not to be a beta tester for any brand and to stick with brands that have a proven track record in the market.
My recommendation: stick with Continental if you liked them. And if you want to try another tire, Michelin—you can’t go wrong with the Primacy or the Pilot Sport if you drive a bit more “spiritedly.”
Regards
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Well, I’ve already got the Turanzas on the Sedan to change and after reading the thread for almost a week… I’m still not sure.
Whether it’s PS4, PS5, Primacy… (does nobody talk about Bridgestone?), some Goodyears that grip but have a bit of sidewall flex…
Basically, it’s not an easy task for the uninitiated hahaha
The Turanzas must be hardened because after 6 years they still have half the tread left, but I haven’t noticed anything odd in the dry or the wet, no weird behavior.
I’d almost say I’m like @Sparky…. highway at 140 almost always, or less (rarely a bit more) and merging as if I were driving a Ferrari hahaha
I think just about anything would work for this, but I’m stirring the hornets’ nest again to see if there are any new options lately….
Thank yoooou
Edit: And the e.primacy?
I have them on a Corsa at work and they’re not bad at all, in the wet with 20k km and they don’t slip at all…
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Hi everyone!
What a thread, full of info.
Here’s the thing. I have a 2018 sedan with only 24,000 km on the clock and the factory-fitted Bridgestone Turanza tires. Since I’m no expert, I can’t give many details on how the car handles with them. I live in Andalusia where it’s very hot, although the car is kept in a garage. The tread is still very good, but at the last service they told me they’re a bit “crystallized” (hardened); they don’t feel that hard to me yet. Nobody mentions what they think of the Bridgestone Turanzas—whether they have stiff or soft sidewalls, or if they’re more of a sporty or touring tire. Just to give me an idea. At the dealership, they’re recommending Nexen tires; what do you think? They’re €120 each. I’m not sure if I should change mine yet with 25,000 km and 7 years on them, and if I do, which ones to choose. I need the car to feel very stable on highway curves; I get dizzy because of some annoying neck issues and sometimes in the corners, I feel like my head is spinning… could tires with stiff sidewalls and a low profile help with that?
Thanks in advance!!!
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They are touring tires and, in my opinion, pretty mediocre. They are very hard, built for high mileage, so it’s typical for them to perish before they actually wear out; plus, their standard grip isn’t anything special to begin with.
At 7 years old, it’s normal for them to be in bad shape. I would change them and, since you don’t do many miles, I’d look for something softer like the Goodyear Assy 6 or Continental Sport 7.
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Thank you very much for your recommendation, I’ll check them out. To be honest, between stiff or soft sidewalls… I read that soft ones are more comfortable for driving but wear out sooner, or stiff ones for sportier driving. High profile for more comfort or low profile for more direct steering but less comfort. Etc… it drives you crazy.
At the dealership, the first ones they recommend are the Nexen N’blue 4Season 2.
I’m going to take a look at the ones you mentioned. Above all, I need them to be firm, have almost no vibration, and handle very well in corners. Of course, they must be safe in the rain.
Many thanks
Well, I also didn’t mention that price is important too. They should be a good price, especially considering that balancing and everything else will need to be done…
Hi, considering the mileage you do and what they’re asking for Nexens, I’d personally look at some Michelins or Yokohamas. You can find the V105s for around that price…
Hi. Do you know if there is a recommended mileage limit for rotating tires between axles? I put the front and rear tires on last year and after 20,000 km the fronts are already halfway worn. I wanted to rotate them and put the Goodyear Assys I have on the rear axle now, which are “new”, on the front.
Is it recommended to do this after 20,000 km?
Regards
For me, in terms of price, quality, durability, and grip, the Kumho Ecsta PS91—the new model has come out now, the Ecsta S PS72, which is equivalent to the old PS91, and the regular Ecsta, which are equivalent to the PS71—honestly, I’ve already gone through 5 sets of them, all PS91 for daily use, and they’re truly some of the best I’ve ever fitted. In the wet they are very, very good, and the tire grip works very well even as they wear down. The size I’m running is 255/35/19.
Can you imagine if Morrillu had done some of those late-night “calculations” with a glass of Bourbon by his side?
Tire rotations, if you do them, aren’t based on km but on mm of wear.
Morrillu: 
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Hi, well, based on your response it’s clear you’re not a big fan of Nexen, or at least you like them less than Michelin or Yokohama. Is the Yokohama model the V105 then? Would you mind giving me the exact models, please? That said, barring any other issues, I usually change my tires because they’ve hardened rather than from mileage wear. Let’s see if the new ones give me a sense of firmness in the corners. Thanks, everyone.
I’m running these on the back:
And Michelin PS4s on the front. Yeah, I’m crazy for not having all 4 the same haha. The car handles like it’s on rails. Nothing like the Primacy ones it comes with from the factory, where every roundabout was a surprise. Tires are a world of their own, and everyone has their own feel and preferences, so don’t get too caught up in it.
While on the subject, I’m due for a change in a few months and I’m not sure whether to stick with Michelin PS4 or switch to PS5, which are now available in our size. Has anyone made the switch? I’m delighted with the PS4s, but if anyone with PS5s has noticed an improvement…
Best regards
When I ordered tires (which I’ve got stored away to put on probably in April), the mechanic told me he couldn’t get PS4s anymore, only PS5s now. Maybe there’s some stock left in a warehouse somewhere. Or not, that’s just what he told me and he just brought the new ones directly.
Obviously I can’t tell you how they perform.
Morrillu: I hope the odd numbers aren’t duds, because the PS3s were crap…
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I won’t be changing them until summer or late summer, so let us know if you find them better or worse than the PS4s, as I’m sure you’ve got a better feel for it than I do…
Best regards and thanks a lot for the reply.
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I put on the PS4s based on a recommendation and I’m really happy with them, honestly. But they say the PS5s perform worse than these PS4s… it’s a shame if that’s the case, really.
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To be honest, I’d never really taken tire choice into account that much, it’s crazy then. And what you guys are saying about the PS4s being worse than the new PS5s, which are supposed to be newer and improved… well, that’s just crazy. And that the Primacys are performing poorly, they’re supposed to be tires for sports cars.