Comfort orientated tyre
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im after some more comfortable tyres
currently pzero runflats in 245/35/20 and 275/30/20 im replacing the wheels with 19's and require 245/40/19 and 275/35/19
will not be going runflats again dropping the rim diameter seems to have opened up more ranges than just the UHP and UUHP segments
currently the kings seems to be the sport contact 7 and asymmetric 6
but since its a 2 litre diesel estate i dont really need the n'th degree of handling prowess so should i be looking at something else for a even more comfortable and quiet ride?
if so what?
currently pzero runflats in 245/35/20 and 275/30/20 im replacing the wheels with 19's and require 245/40/19 and 275/35/19
will not be going runflats again dropping the rim diameter seems to have opened up more ranges than just the UHP and UUHP segments
currently the kings seems to be the sport contact 7 and asymmetric 6
but since its a 2 litre diesel estate i dont really need the n'th degree of handling prowess so should i be looking at something else for a even more comfortable and quiet ride?
if so what?
Over the years, having put hundreds of tyres on the extended family cars, the only tyres that struck me as being quieter than most were Continentals, and the quietest of all were Goodyear Eage F1s.
And Pirellis. There's been threads on here how in general their tyres are pretty s
t for the real world. I couldn't give a hoot about them being fitted OEM to Ferraris or used in F1 - a Ferrari driver isn't going to be concerned that the tyres only last 5k as a trade off for ultimate grip. In my experience of a lot of Pirelli tyres have average dry grip and below average wet weather performance. At one stage I had 2 new Polos on my drive - one on Michelin Energy and another on Pirelli P3000(?). I took both down the road and did an emergency stop in the rain. The Michelin was controlled, grippy and stable and the Pirelli was more like a Linglong Ditchfinder. I've had Pirelli PZero Neros on my Clubman and they were nothing special.
And Pirellis. There's been threads on here how in general their tyres are pretty s
t for the real world. I couldn't give a hoot about them being fitted OEM to Ferraris or used in F1 - a Ferrari driver isn't going to be concerned that the tyres only last 5k as a trade off for ultimate grip. In my experience of a lot of Pirelli tyres have average dry grip and below average wet weather performance. At one stage I had 2 new Polos on my drive - one on Michelin Energy and another on Pirelli P3000(?). I took both down the road and did an emergency stop in the rain. The Michelin was controlled, grippy and stable and the Pirelli was more like a Linglong Ditchfinder. I've had Pirelli PZero Neros on my Clubman and they were nothing special.vikingaero said:
And Pirellis. There's been threads on here how in general their tyres are pretty st for the real world. I couldn't give a hoot about them being fitted OEM to Ferraris or used in F1 - a Ferrari driver isn't going to be concerned that the tyres only last 5k as a trade off for ultimate grip. In my experience of a lot of Pirelli tyres have average dry grip and below average wet weather performance. At one stage I had 2 new Polos on my drive - one on Michelin Energy and another on Pirelli P3000(?). I took both down the road and did an emergency stop in the rain. The Michelin was controlled, grippy and stable and the Pirelli was more like a Linglong Ditchfinder. I've had Pirelli PZero Neros on my Clubman and they were nothing special.
I was always under the impression they were OK, but never ventured into Pirellis until recently buying a V50 with an under 25% worn full set of P7 Cinturato.t for the real world. I couldn't give a hoot about them being fitted OEM to Ferraris or used in F1 - a Ferrari driver isn't going to be concerned that the tyres only last 5k as a trade off for ultimate grip. In my experience of a lot of Pirelli tyres have average dry grip and below average wet weather performance. At one stage I had 2 new Polos on my drive - one on Michelin Energy and another on Pirelli P3000(?). I took both down the road and did an emergency stop in the rain. The Michelin was controlled, grippy and stable and the Pirelli was more like a Linglong Ditchfinder. I've had Pirelli PZero Neros on my Clubman and they were nothing special.As I usually do, I then did a bit of homework & on paper they seemed ok, so left them on.
Just a week or so ago I was driving in heavy rain (not ridiculously heavy) that was heavy enough for me to be not going at normal speed, when FMOB! the thing aquaplaned at the front end big style.
I have now fitted 2 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 to the front & will fit another pair to the rear well before winter.
vikingaero said:
the quietest of all were Goodyear Eage F1s.
This is also my experience. The sidewalls are softer than any other brand of tyre I've had. It reduces noise and makes for a smoother drive. The latest 5 model is better than previous versions. It's the tyre to go for if comfort is a priority. I think the softness takes a little away from the handling and feel of a car.
HustleRussell said:
Goodyear Efficientgrip or the sister product from Dunlop- blueresponse?
Those tyres don’t seem to be available in the sizes the OP wants.I had a similar issue when looking for tyres for my E class estate, wanted comfort tyres but the tyres available in the required sizes tended to be more sporty.
I now have a set of Eagle F1 Assy5 and am pleasant surprised at the ride comfort and low noise.
Scrump said:
HustleRussell said:
Goodyear Efficientgrip or the sister product from Dunlop- blueresponse?
Those tyres don’t seem to be available in the sizes the OP wants.I had a similar issue when looking for tyres for my E class estate, wanted comfort tyres but the tyres available in the required sizes tended to be more sporty.
I now have a set of Eagle F1 Assy5 and am pleasant surprised at the ride comfort and low noise.
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