Tyre advice

Stallingrad

Heading for my third set of front tyres (Passat) after 90,000 km's. First pair were Bridgestone Turanza, second Goodyear Efficient grip. While the backs are still a good 4mm from the Tread Wear indicator on their original Bridgestone Turanza's, now nearly 6 years old.

It is worth replacing all four at this stage?

Also looking for a quiet tyre over anything else, any recommendations?

Toyotafanboi

What size are you looking for?

Might be no harm to get rid of the rears at this point if you plan on keeping the car a while longer tbh.

Ron Burgundy II

Not sure what tire size you need, but I've just ordered a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (225/45/R17). They seem to get good reviews.

I had Dunlop Sport Maxx but after 17k km they are very much so on the limit. More than likely my driving style caused the quicker than normal wear

Stallingrad

Not changing car anytime soon. Size is 205 / 55 16 V.

kavanada

Hi OP,

I bought 4 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 (205/55/R16) about a month ago. €79 each, supplied and fitted. Maybe a bit on the expensive side but I just needed something quick.

They're C grade on the fuel economy, A on the wet grip and 71dB on the (external) noise.

Online reviews are generally on the very positive side.

I've done about 1,000miles on them and definitely feel the grip on them. I got them at Keith Duffy's place, Tyreland!

I also have 4 Michelin Energy Saver on another car that I'd have no probs buying again. I think it's a harder compound (hence Energy Saver, less fuel burn) so should give more miles but at the expense of grip but if you're just looking for something to get you from A to B that aren't China branded and reasonably priced, they're fine.
I think I bought those 4 Michelins for €90 each, supplied and fitted.

One thing, when you go to buy them, ask to see the 3 or 4 tyres they're recommending. It helps to see them together, the EU grades, the price, etc. If the provider is a decent one, they should understand why you want to compare them and facilitate you.

Good luck.

colm_mcm

I find the Michelin energys good. You can often get them for €80 fitted
They're quiet and grippy and seem to last a good while.

robbie99

4mm from the tread wear indicator means 5.6mm of tread, so you're less than halfway through that tyre, after 6 years.

I'd move the rears to front to get the use out of them before they get too old, putting new ones to the rear. And I'd keep doing this every time you need new tyres.

kay 9

Ron Burgundy II wrote: »

Not sure what tire size you need, but I've just ordered a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (225/45/R17). They seem to get good reviews.

I had Dunlop Sport Maxx but after 17k km they are very much so on the limit. More than likely my driving style caused the quicker than normal wear

What car did your have the sport maxx on? Was considering them myself. How did you find them besides? Primarily wet grip. Cheers

ianobrien

kay 9 wrote: »

What car did your have the sport maxx on? Was considering them myself. How did you find them besides? Primarily wet grip. Cheers

I have SportMaxx under the Leon. To be honest, they are fairly poor in the wet. I got wheelspin in third today with partial throttle. They are not anywhere near worn and I'm giving it thought of dumping them for Michelin Pilot Sport 4

bazz26

My F10 came with Dunlop SportMaxx all round when I bought it, the back pair were brand new at the time. 16k km later, the back ones are down to 3.44mm and grip especially in the wet is certainly not what it was. Will be replacing the rears in the next few months with Goodyear Eagle F1s.

kay 9

Anyone have any experience with the bridgestone potenza adrenalin re002?

Toyotafanboi

Wet and dry grip is excellent, but longevity is not.

I had them on my Celica and they were excellent, you should be getting RE002's at a keen price now that the 003 is out.

Stallingrad

robbie99 wrote: »

4mm from the tread wear indicator means 5.6mm of tread, so you're less than halfway through that tyre, after 6 years.

I'd move the rears to front to get the use out of them before they get too old, putting new ones to the rear. And I'd keep doing this every time you need new tyres.

Good advice Robbie, was going to do that but on closer inspection they are quite perished, so going to replace all 4. Settled on Fulda Sport control as they get good feedback for being a quiet tyre.

kay 9

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

Wet and dry grip is excellent, but longevity is not.

I had them on my Celica and they were excellent, you should be getting RE002's at a keen price now that the 003 is out.

Yeah, have always used bridgestone but never the re002. They're pretty good value, hence the interest I'm torn between the adrenalin and Michelin pilot sports 3. Looking for something good in the wet, not rainsports though. Think I'll give the re002 a go. They're good value anyway

9935452

robbie99 wrote: »

4mm from the tread wear indicator means 5.6mm of tread, so you're less than halfway through that tyre, after 6 years.

I'd move the rears to front to get the use out of them before they get too old, putting new ones to the rear. And I'd keep doing this every time you need new tyres.

Id be inclined to do the same to keep the age down on the tyres.
At the current rate they will be 12 years old before they wear out