Primacy for sports cars?
I’ve always thought that’s the touring range, the sportier ones are the PS, right?
The Primacys aren’t sporty at all, quite the opposite… 
Got it. So, to summarize a bit: could you guys tell me a touring model you like and a sporty one you’ve also enjoyed? And what do you notice when driving on sporty vs. touring tires? Touring ones seem more comfortable and offer a smoother ride, whereas sporty ones grip better in corners and are more precise with steering inputs? I’m trying to draw some conclusions. Thanks, everyone.
This has been discussed more than enough in several threads; here is one with 583 messages that I think you’ll be able to draw some conclusions from. Time to do some reading 
What about the Kumho Ecsta HS52? Are they worth it? Does this brand come with a rim protector?
I’d recommend taking a look at this page. From there, you can access many tire comparisons and tests, and get some references based on your needs or preferences. I’ve already selected the 225 size specifically for summer models, but you can change that yourself on the home page.
My recommendation is to go with sport tires, as you drive very few kilometers and live in a very hot area. This way, you’ll likely end up changing them due to wear rather than crystallization. And once you’ve chosen a model, check with several shops to see where you can get a good price. Those Nexens at the start for 120… that sounds painful because there are waaaaay better tires for the same price, or even less.
Morrillu: forget the Kumhos, go for premium brands…
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What did you end up doing?
I also have my stock Bridgestone ER300s from 8 years ago, but I’ve only done 47,000 km, I use it very, very little…. I know I should change them already, but honestly, I’m in a real muddle about it, and besides, tire prices are crazy right now!
I don’t see many Bridgestones at Feuvert, Norauto, etc. I’ll ask at the dealership, but I have a feeling they’ll really screw me over there.
Precisely in the Telegram group, @ventisetterosso posted this
Get rid of those, man, you’re going to get yourself killed. Those tires must have been through more heat cycles than a porn star.
Morrillu: you were worried about the battery… this is more concerning.
Yeah, this worries me and I want to change them now… how are these ones from the deal? I haven’t had a very good experience with that brand, I used them once and they wore down really fast… I don’t know about that specific model.
I’m not in that TG group, add me please.
@YoKaizen
Anyway, if I’m not mistaken, the sedan takes 215/50 R17 91H, right? The bargain ones are a different size.
Better, right? That way they don’t expire on you. If they lasted half as long (no way that’s happening, let me tell you), you’d be changing them every 4 years, which would be perfect to avoid the rubber crystallizing.
They are equivalent; they are within the 3% margin allowed by the inspection.
Morrillu: don’t just raise problems, look for solutions 
The Telegram channel link says it has expired.
As for equivalents, I hadn’t really considered them at first; I preferred sticking with the originals designed by Honda for now, but yeah, they are equivalents, and if the price difference is significant, I might just include them in the final decision, yeah…
It’s not a matter of problem/solution—I don’t need anyone for that, I’m a grown man and have plenty of experience. In fact, in my job I spend my time solving other people’s problems almost daily, some involving decisions… worth millions. It’s not that. Sometimes listening to others’ opinions helps—not just what you want to hear, but sometimes opposing views are also useful for learning, at least for me! Forums and chats, if you know how to separate the wheat from the chaff, are an excellent example of this.
Thanks for your help
can you send me your Telegram handle and I’ll see what I can do? mine is sironegram.
cheers
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Well, a mechanic recommended that I don’t change them yet. He told me they were fine. My car is 7 and a half years old with 24,000 km. It doesn’t have wear, but it does have some crystallization. At the dealership, they mentioned Nexen to me. When I do change them, I’d like some with a somewhat low sidewall. I need the car to give me a lot of stability in curves. I don’t even know what brand it would be anymore. There’s so much information it’s a mess.
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The other day I was talking to a couple of guys with sports cars and they had Yokohamas on. They told me they cost them 800€. They said it seemed cheap compared to what’s out there. But you’d have to add labor, alignment, and all that on top of that.
I’m now considering almost exclusively the Michelin PS5 or the Continental PremiumContact 7. I don’t drive aggressively and, like you, I do very few km a year. Mine are 8 years old and have plenty of tread, but we all agree here that they’ll be crystallized and that’s a clear risk; anyway, I’m going to change them before I go on summer holiday for sure.
I’ve never had Michelins on a car of my own, and I’ve had many cars hahaha. Bridgestone (sueroterapia) seemed balanced to me. On rental cars, yes, and they’ve seemed just as fine as others.
Morrillu is testing his PS5s and I think he’s a good reference with what he tells us, but anyway, I’m sure they’re good. What I don’t like is that soft sidewall thing, I think.
I don’t like feeling anything weird in the tires.
I’m not planning on doing an alignment, that’s for sure, I don’t trust them. If the ones I have are wearing evenly, it’s not necessary; they always try to sneak it in.
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Well, at 7 years old, I wouldn’t risk it. The Yokohamas they’re referring to are the V107s; in the Civic’s size, they are quite a bit cheaper than what they told you.
With low annual mileage, I think it’s a mistake to go for long-life tires and let them turn into rocks before the tread wears out; even if you’re a calm driver, you never know when you might need the grip.
I don’t usually drive very sportily; I’m normally a pretty calm driver. What I would like is to feel a really firm steering response in the curves. Mainly because I have neck issues that give me dizzy spells sometimes and I have a hard time in the corners; I’ve heard that with sport-type tires, that situation improves. Regarding whether to change them yet or not, at the dealership itself they told me they’ll last another year. I took the car to an empty road and when braking hard, the car brakes very well and doesn’t skid. I’ve seen the crystallization issue firsthand with another car where you brake going 40 km/h and the car skids; it scared the hell out of me. With these tires, being less than 8 years old, I’ve tested them and they still grip very well. In fact, if the dealership saw any danger, I assume they would have told me. Or are they going to keep quiet and let me crash? Plus, wouldn’t they want to make some money…?
Man, I don’t know, but they say you have to get an alignment when changing tires or not, I don’t know…