Tyres… for a Skoda Superb! (So not quite your usual?)

[Pulse]

I know, it must get asked all the time…

Currently, my 2017 Superb (just the 2.0TDI) has Continental PremiumContact6 on. They’re now worn.

I have looked at a few options, but honestly not sure what to look for!

It’s only a Superb, a big barge, so not sure I need handling or whatever, but I do want something good.

I’ve looked at three choices:
- Go cheaper with Michelin Primacy 4 (£125 each)
- Stick with the same, with Continental PremiumContact6 (£145 each)
- Seemingly the better handling tyre, and longer lasting, with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (also £145 each)

I need 2 fronts. The rear has Continental SportContact5 on, which are both fairly new.

I don’t mind spending, but not if the expensive tyres aren’t worth it on the Superb.

Welcome any views, as even though Tyre Reviews has been great, it hasn’t helped me choose!

[stevieturbo]

Why not just go for a pair of Conti 5's same as the rear ?

[Pulse]

I believe the SC5 has been superseded by the PC6, so it makes more sense to go for the newer tyre is all I was thinking.

[E-bmw]

Personally, I too would be looking to match the tyres.

[GreenV8S]

E-bmw said:

Personally, I too would be looking to match the tyres.

I wouldn't see an exact match as especially important as long as they're a broadly similar performance characteristic. The front and rear tyres have different requirements, are often different sizes and will usually be different age and condition. They don't need to be closely matched to each other and in practice never will be.

[E-bmw]

GreenV8S said:

E-bmw said:

Personally, I too would be looking to match the tyres.

I wouldn't see an exact match as especially important as long as they're a broadly similar performance characteristic. The front and rear tyres have different requirements, are often different sizes and will usually be different age and condition. They don't need to be closely matched to each other and in practice never will be.

I won't disagree with you in principle at all, just my own preference after certain BMWs owned in recent years being particularly sensitive to different tyres F/R.

[Swervin_Mervin]

What tyre size OP? Ours has Bridgestone S001 on from new. I only checked for the first time 2 days ago, despite it being 2.5yrs old!

[roscopervis]

What size are they? Personally, I would move the nearly new tyres from the rear onto the front. The Continentals are good tyres but wear quickly and are expensive. They will do good there.

Some people will dispute this, but the best/newest tyres should go on the rear. I would choose Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 5. They score excellently in tests, the 3’s I had were great and they wear very well too. They can also be found frequently for very good prices, better than the equivalent Continentals and Michelins.