New Car Tyres Required

mcpitman

jai247 wrote: »

Hi

I am after 2 new front car tyres for my Hyundai i30 and I cant decide what make or style to go for.


The tyre size are 205/55/R16 91V:
I have looked at so many reviews and just cant decide, I have had a look at the Dunlop Sport Bluresponce, Goodyear Efficientgrip, Pirelli Cinturato P7.

I would really appreciate any help and suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

OP - I have had Goodyear Effecient grip on my last car, and have them on my current car. I like the feel they give me through the road and cope well in all weathers (even surprisingly well in snow).

The other brands you mention I have never used so can't comment.

RE cheap brands, if I just did urban mileage and not much of it, i would stick a cheaper brand on, but not "linglong ditchfinders".

Sadly I mainly use motorways (obviously faster speed than urban) and don't mind paying a premium for the best rubber possible between my car and the road.

bigjl

Have got the Dunlop Blue Response in the wifes Clio.

Very quiet tyre and excellent in the wet.

Though the Clio is notoriously hard on front tyres(outside and inside edges) especially if tyre pressures are neglected.

The Blue Response have lasted better than Continental Contacts, Avon ZV3s and about the same as Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco tyres.

Would highly recommend Oponeo, I used them after a recommendation on here.

In the 205/55/16 size I have used Toyo Proxes, GoodYear Efficient Grip, Pirelli P6000s and Michelin Energy and Primacy tyres

Would never have P6000s again as they are poor in the wet, though last well.

Proxes gripped well but were a little noisy and didn't last overly well, they were very well priced.

Efficent Grip were very good and an improvement over the older NCT2.

Personal preference would be Michelin Primacy, last well, good grip and fairly quiet. And I don't think they are as expensive as you may think when you consider whole life costs.

AdrianC

mcpitman wrote: »

RE cheap brands, if I just did urban mileage and not much of it, i would stick a cheaper brand on, but not "linglong ditchfinders".

Sadly I mainly use motorways (obviously faster speed than urban) and don't mind paying a premium for the best rubber possible between my car and the road.

And yet urban environments are where you're most likely to need ultimate braking performance, because of the far greater range of near-distance hazards.

mcpitman

AdrianC wrote: »

And yet urban environments are where you're most likely to need ultimate braking performance, because of the far greater range of near-distance hazards.

Thanks for your opinion, I would say that is not always the case.

I would suggest that emergency stops at 70 mph would be more reliant on tyres than an emergency stop at 30 mph due to the laws of basic physics and the greater forces at higher speed.

Waspo

Not going to get into the "Which Tyre is best" argument as we all have our favourites, be it brand or cost!

What i will contribute to this thread is that have used tyreleader.co.uk for the past 5 purchases of private and company tyres.

For me they have proved to be efficient and cost effective and i say at least have a look at this site if buying as they MIGHT just save you some money.

skivenov

If a premium's £40-50, it's a bit of a no-brainer. Why take the risk on a budget?

To be fair, people's driving standards have got that dire in the last 10 or so years that I'd say you need a good tyre now more than ever.

jai247

Hi All

Thanks fr all the suggestions, I have decided to go with the Continental Eco Contact 5 tyres in the end.

Thanks