235/45 R17 Tires
The following tires have been reviewed in 235/45 R17.
| Tire Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokian xLine (2) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 (3) | 93% | 97% | 93% | 93% | 100% | 100% |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 (26) | 92% | 95% | 93% | 95% | 93% | 91% |
| Dynamo STREET H MH01 (3) | 93% | 90% | 90% | 93% | 85% | 93% |
| Continental WinterContact TS830 (30) | 90% | 95% | 90% | 84% | 85% | 91% |
| BFGoodrich gForce Profiler 2 (24) | 92% | 85% | 87% | 84% | 89% | 85% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin (45) | 92% | 87% | 85% | 86% | 86% | 90% |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro (27) | 91% | 90% | 86% | 82% | 86% | 87% |
| Nokian Line (65) | 92% | 90% | 89% | 89% | 82% | 86% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (156) | 94% | 87% | 88% | 87% | 80% | 85% |
| Nokian Snowproof P (9) | 92% | 89% | 86% | 90% | 80% | 79% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (125) | 95% | 91% | 88% | 88% | 74% | 85% |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV (8) | 86% | 86% | 88% | 86% | 90% | 86% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (138) | 93% | 88% | 86% | 87% | 81% | 86% |
| Semperit Speed Grip 2 (17) | 89% | 89% | 89% | 76% | 87% | 89% |
| Nokian zLine (83) | 91% | 90% | 89% | 87% | 76% | 85% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (407) | 92% | 89% | 85% | 85% | 80% | 87% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta (237) | 91% | 88% | 87% | 85% | 79% | 85% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (243) | 93% | 90% | 86% | 88% | 79% | 81% |
| Falken Eurowinter HS01 (21) | 89% | 90% | 87% | 77% | 88% | 81% |
| Dunlop SP Sport FM800 (54) | 88% | 87% | 80% | 84% | 85% | 84% |
| Barum Bravuris 3HM (66) | 88% | 83% | 82% | 80% | 87% | 84% |
| Blacklion Champoint BU66 (21) | 88% | 84% | 81% | 82% | 81% | 85% |
| Nokian Z G2 (30) | 88% | 89% | 86% | 84% | 80% | 83% |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 (46) | 84% | 91% | 79% | 81% | 88% | 85% |
| Nokian NRY (2) | 70% | 90% | 85% | 85% | 90% | 75% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport (14) | 91% | 87% | 83% | 91% | 75% | 78% |
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (50) | 89% | 92% | 82% | 87% | 79% | 80% |
| BFGoodrich Mud Terrain TA KM2 (5) | 88% | 70% | 66% | 88% | 93% | 84% |
| BFGoodrich gForce Winter (20) | 85% | 81% | 77% | 78% | 83% | 84% |
| GT Radial Champiro WinterPro HP (4) | 90% | 88% | 83% | 85% | 77% | 80% |
| Continental PremiumContact 7 (26) | 92% | 94% | 86% | 85% | 77% | 77% |
| Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R (44) | 95% | 73% | 91% | 93% | 72% | 70% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE070 (16) | 96% | 71% | 94% | 89% | 79% | 66% |
| Hankook Optimo 4S (32) | 86% | 86% | 79% | 78% | 78% | 88% |
| Kleber Krisalp HP3 (34) | 85% | 85% | 82% | 81% | 83% | 88% |
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 (5) | 86% | 88% | 82% | 84% | 78% | 80% |
| Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 (14) | 94% | 74% | 91% | 91% | 73% | 72% |
| Falken ZE914 (99) | 89% | 81% | 84% | 80% | 82% | 81% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 (302) | 90% | 88% | 84% | 84% | 73% | 82% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (180) | 88% | 86% | 81% | 81% | 80% | 86% |
| Toyo R1R (31) | 95% | 81% | 91% | 90% | 60% | 71% |
| Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 (42) | 89% | 81% | 80% | 80% | 79% | 86% |
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 (29) | 91% | 93% | 87% | 85% | 69% | 83% |
| General G Max AS 07 (3) | 90% | 85% | 80% | 60% | 0% | 80% |
| Michelin CrossClimate Plus (113) | 87% | 85% | 82% | 73% | 87% | 86% |
| Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 (57) | 88% | 82% | 79% | 75% | 85% | 84% |
| Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 (18) | 87% | 79% | 86% | 88% | 74% | 75% |
| Fulda SportControl 2 (28) | 83% | 84% | 81% | 77% | 79% | 92% |
| Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS (15) | 91% | 94% | 82% | 88% | 68% | 84% |
| Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 (35) | 91% | 78% | 78% | 88% | 75% | 81% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (322) | 91% | 88% | 81% | 84% | 73% | 78% |
| Debica Presto UHP2 (39) | 87% | 80% | 81% | 82% | 76% | 88% |
| Yokohama Advan Sport V105 (42) | 91% | 82% | 83% | 83% | 76% | 78% |
| Hankook Ventus RS4 (18) | 87% | 73% | 85% | 89% | 86% | 63% |
| Neuton NT5000 (66) | 88% | 77% | 81% | 76% | 84% | 83% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 830 P (37) | 86% | 86% | 82% | 78% | 85% | 87% |
| Nokian WR A4 (22) | 84% | 88% | 72% | 77% | 77% | 87% |
| Yokohama C Drive (45) | 86% | 82% | 83% | 77% | 77% | 86% |
| Kumho Solus HA31 (9) | 80% | 79% | 79% | 80% | 74% | 83% |
| Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 (115) | 90% | 81% | 80% | 79% | 80% | 81% |
| Hankook Winter i cept evo2 (25) | 86% | 79% | 82% | 82% | 85% | 86% |
| Falken Azenis FK510 (144) | 89% | 88% | 82% | 82% | 72% | 77% |
| Bridgestone Adrenalin RE002 (108) | 90% | 82% | 82% | 80% | 77% | 77% |
| Cooper WeatherMaster Snow (7) | 82% | 85% | 83% | 78% | 80% | 82% |
| Continental Premium Contact 6 (118) | 89% | 84% | 83% | 85% | 74% | 78% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Directional 5 (30) | 87% | 81% | 79% | 85% | 76% | 78% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 2 (226) | 85% | 91% | 78% | 76% | 76% | 80% |
| Bridgestone Adrenalin RE003 (90) | 91% | 78% | 83% | 87% | 71% | 73% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric (141) | 90% | 87% | 82% | 78% | 70% | 80% |
| Giti GitiSportS2 (15) | 83% | 76% | 78% | 79% | 82% | 85% |
| Altenzo Sports Comforter (23) | 88% | 77% | 76% | 80% | 84% | 83% |
| Tigar Tigar UHP (21) | 90% | 76% | 79% | 81% | 70% | 85% |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Plus (30) | 87% | 86% | 76% | 72% | 83% | 84% |
| Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo (9) | 90% | 87% | 71% | 78% | 80% | 82% |
| Michelin CrossClimate (146) | 88% | 85% | 82% | 80% | 84% | 88% |
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 (50) | 86% | 79% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 81% |
| Dunlop Grandtrek TG30 (2) | 80% | 85% | 80% | 70% | 75% | 90% |
| Toyo Proxes T1 Sport (50) | 90% | 79% | 86% | 84% | 67% | 78% |
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 (28) | 85% | 84% | 72% | 76% | 86% | 84% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 3 (286) | 84% | 92% | 79% | 78% | 64% | 83% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Cento (22) | 83% | 78% | 76% | 73% | 86% | 82% |
| Neuton NT8000 (33) | 90% | 73% | 80% | 75% | 81% | 81% |
| Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 (80) | 87% | 81% | 78% | 79% | 74% | 77% |
| Vredestein Quatrac 3 (48) | 81% | 86% | 78% | 75% | 76% | 76% |
| Kumho Ecsta KU39 (123) | 86% | 78% | 80% | 76% | 73% | 81% |
| Dunlop Direzza DZ03 (7) | 94% | 66% | 89% | 89% | 71% | 47% |
| Michelin Primacy 4 (165) | 85% | 81% | 74% | 76% | 81% | 83% |
| Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04 (64) | 84% | 78% | 76% | 77% | 75% | 81% |
| Barum Bravuris 2 (127) | 85% | 78% | 79% | 71% | 75% | 80% |
| Falken Eurowinter HS439 (17) | 86% | 83% | 86% | 81% | 83% | 77% |
| Dunlop SportMaxx RT (175) | 88% | 84% | 83% | 82% | 60% | 82% |
| Falken Wildpeak AT3W (14) | 84% | 81% | 69% | 77% | 80% | 83% |
| Nexen N Fera SU1 (132) | 83% | 76% | 76% | 77% | 74% | 81% |
| Hankook Ventus V12 evo k110 (114) | 84% | 75% | 76% | 78% | 74% | 79% |
| Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D (40) | 81% | 84% | 80% | 77% | 76% | 77% |
| Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 (91) | 84% | 78% | 77% | 77% | 75% | 79% |
| Toyo R888 R (26) | 93% | 64% | 85% | 88% | 64% | 63% |
| Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme (64) | 83% | 86% | 82% | 77% | 87% | 86% |
| Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico (26) | 87% | 75% | 79% | 82% | 73% | 71% |
| Kumho Ecsta V730 (4) | 93% | 53% | 80% | 85% | 70% | 65% |
| Nankang SV1 Winter Plus (14) | 80% | 72% | 72% | 71% | 81% | 82% |
| Kumho Ecsta KU31 (165) | 83% | 75% | 77% | 76% | 72% | 74% |
| Pirelli SOTTOZERO (9) | 78% | 83% | 79% | 81% | 79% | 81% |
| Michelin Primacy 3 (191) | 85% | 79% | 76% | 77% | 69% | 80% |
| Continental Sport Contact 6 (89) | 90% | 86% | 81% | 82% | 53% | 77% |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 (244) | 88% | 80% | 81% | 77% | 62% | 74% |
| Cooper Zeon CS6 (33) | 83% | 74% | 69% | 74% | 85% | 72% |
| Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (14) | 83% | 68% | 80% | 82% | 63% | 75% |
| Avon ZZ3 (115) | 84% | 75% | 78% | 75% | 70% | 74% |
| Primewell Sport 910 (23) | 83% | 76% | 76% | 76% | 74% | 73% |
| Nokian WR A3 (75) | 92% | 87% | 88% | 82% | 90% | 91% |
| Michelin Primacy HP (199) | 85% | 75% | 77% | 74% | 77% | 76% |
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 (39) | 80% | 81% | 71% | 73% | 78% | 79% |
| Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue (33) | 86% | 71% | 75% | 71% | 87% | 77% |
| Bridgestone Turanza GR100 (4) | 83% | 80% | 78% | 65% | 73% | 78% |
| Maxxis MA Z1 Victra (64) | 88% | 77% | 73% | 77% | 71% | 66% |
| Toyo TEO plus (16) | 80% | 65% | 69% | 73% | 80% | 85% |
| Falken ZE912 (200) | 82% | 74% | 75% | 70% | 71% | 79% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE001 (42) | 87% | 72% | 78% | 80% | 70% | 63% |
| Kenda Komet SPT 1 KR10 (6) | 78% | 52% | 66% | 70% | 96% | 86% |
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 (80) | 84% | 76% | 76% | 79% | 67% | 72% |
| Michelin Pilot Primacy (52) | 80% | 76% | 71% | 68% | 85% | 71% |
| Falken FK452 (211) | 82% | 72% | 75% | 73% | 69% | 73% |
| Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 (28) | 80% | 66% | 74% | 76% | 73% | 79% |
| Federal 595RSR (51) | 86% | 66% | 76% | 80% | 72% | 57% |
| Momo Outrun M3 (20) | 81% | 68% | 71% | 75% | 70% | 81% |
| Nankang SV2 (30) | 83% | 77% | 74% | 74% | 83% | 74% |
| Dunlop SP Sport LM704 (27) | 80% | 58% | 75% | 75% | 79% | 79% |
| Yokohama S Drive (65) | 83% | 69% | 75% | 77% | 71% | 68% |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO (41) | 86% | 88% | 77% | 78% | 58% | 79% |
| Three A P606 (47) | 79% | 73% | 69% | 69% | 72% | 76% |
| Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (182) | 83% | 73% | 73% | 75% | 70% | 74% |
| Sportiva Compact (7) | 89% | 70% | 73% | 71% | 70% | 70% |
| Triangle Sportex TSH11 (18) | 78% | 64% | 76% | 74% | 69% | 71% |
| Landsail LS588 UHP (94) | 80% | 73% | 69% | 66% | 75% | 79% |
| Winda WH16 (17) | 79% | 75% | 66% | 53% | 84% | 81% |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 (149) | 82% | 79% | 73% | 73% | 65% | 73% |
| Davanti DX640 (94) | 79% | 71% | 75% | 73% | 65% | 78% |
| Nexen N Fera SUR4G (5) | 94% | 84% | 60% | 83% | 46% | 48% |
| Nexen N8000 (80) | 79% | 74% | 69% | 66% | 69% | 79% |
| Toyo T1R (288) | 83% | 69% | 75% | 75% | 63% | 70% |
| Maxxis HP M3 (7) | 69% | 65% | 73% | 76% | 76% | 80% |
| Maxxis M35 Victra Asymmet (13) | 83% | 69% | 73% | 67% | 68% | 75% |
| Achilles 123S (13) | 91% | 64% | 81% | 82% | 58% | 57% |
| Nexen N6000 (63) | 81% | 70% | 74% | 65% | 71% | 74% |
| Continental Sport Contact 5 (216) | 86% | 82% | 79% | 76% | 51% | 73% |
| Goodyear Excellence (126) | 79% | 70% | 72% | 71% | 72% | 74% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 (157) | 84% | 78% | 76% | 73% | 60% | 65% |
| Federal 595RSRR (7) | 93% | 55% | 82% | 85% | 62% | 48% |
| Kumho Ecsta LE Sport (33) | 77% | 72% | 73% | 72% | 70% | 74% |
| Continental ContiSportContact 5 P (109) | 85% | 78% | 77% | 75% | 55% | 72% |
| Avon ZV7 (135) | 82% | 77% | 72% | 72% | 58% | 78% |
| Toyo Proxes 4 (45) | 80% | 63% | 72% | 66% | 77% | 74% |
| Continental Sport Contact 2 (229) | 85% | 75% | 76% | 72% | 61% | 66% |
| Winrun R330 (31) | 79% | 64% | 68% | 68% | 74% | 78% |
| Falken Azenis RT 615 (4) | 80% | 53% | 75% | 78% | 78% | 55% |
| Kormoran Road Performance (25) | 80% | 63% | 66% | 69% | 74% | 77% |
| Altenzo Comforter (87) | 78% | 59% | 69% | 62% | 75% | 79% |
| Nitto Motivo (4) | 65% | 50% | 63% | 63% | 95% | 73% |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT (53) | 85% | 73% | 74% | 76% | 64% | 64% |
| Toyo Proxes C1S (37) | 78% | 68% | 70% | 69% | 66% | 70% |
| Pirelli P 7 (85) | 79% | 69% | 71% | 68% | 73% | 65% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050 (57) | 83% | 69% | 76% | 69% | 66% | 61% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (212) | 83% | 69% | 74% | 72% | 66% | 59% |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 (75) | 82% | 85% | 76% | 73% | 55% | 71% |
| Prestivo PV3000 (2) | 100% | 60% | 70% | 65% | 65% | 65% |
| Pirelli PZero Nero (140) | 83% | 66% | 71% | 71% | 67% | 64% |
| Dunlop SP Sport 01 (124) | 78% | 67% | 71% | 69% | 69% | 65% |
| Goodride SV308 (32) | 75% | 64% | 64% | 63% | 77% | 69% |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season (66) | 80% | 65% | 75% | 74% | 72% | 69% |
| Pirelli P Zero (161) | 84% | 68% | 75% | 72% | 58% | 64% |
| Kumho IZen KW27 (31) | 75% | 75% | 73% | 69% | 78% | 83% |
| Firestone RoadHawk (39) | 84% | 74% | 69% | 64% | 56% | 73% |
| Jinyu YW51 (17) | 70% | 67% | 63% | 58% | 71% | 70% |
| GT Radial SportActive (17) | 76% | 61% | 62% | 67% | 78% | 68% |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip (141) | 77% | 68% | 63% | 61% | 71% | 71% |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx (165) | 79% | 69% | 69% | 67% | 63% | 64% |
| Laufenn S fit EQ (13) | 78% | 63% | 62% | 57% | 73% | 73% |
| Pirelli P Zero Nero GT (36) | 81% | 64% | 63% | 68% | 70% | 64% |
| Pirelli PZero Corsa System (11) | 81% | 57% | 78% | 76% | 48% | 56% |
| Pirelli PZero Rosso (109) | 81% | 66% | 70% | 68% | 59% | 62% |
| Wanli S1063 (80) | 74% | 58% | 63% | 61% | 77% | 65% |
| Nankang NS2 (211) | 76% | 58% | 65% | 62% | 73% | 62% |
| Landsail LS288 (36) | 74% | 60% | 65% | 61% | 68% | 70% |
| Pace PC10 (11) | 75% | 61% | 57% | 60% | 75% | 66% |
| Hankook Ventus V2 Concept (12) | 87% | 79% | 79% | 81% | 75% | 80% |
| Syron Race 1 (4) | 80% | 65% | 73% | 63% | 38% | 85% |
| Accelera PHI R (28) | 77% | 50% | 68% | 69% | 65% | 73% |
| Barum Bravuris (19) | 79% | 57% | 63% | 64% | 65% | 68% |
| Maxxis Victra MA Z3 (7) | 70% | 67% | 70% | 67% | 53% | 72% |
| Federal FZ201 (2) | 100% | 30% | 85% | 85% | 30% | 45% |
| Nexen N3000 (45) | 73% | 55% | 63% | 62% | 63% | 67% |
| Federal 595EVO (40) | 74% | 46% | 69% | 65% | 72% | 55% |
| Hifly HF805 (60) | 75% | 61% | 65% | 64% | 55% | 64% |
| Davanti Protoura Sport (22) | 72% | 47% | 65% | 61% | 69% | 67% |
| Achilles ATR Sport 2 (43) | 72% | 45% | 61% | 63% | 73% | 66% |
| Achilles 2233 (20) | 77% | 47% | 63% | 64% | 71% | 65% |
| Aptany RA301 (20) | 73% | 61% | 66% | 65% | 50% | 66% |
| Landsail LS988 (37) | 76% | 52% | 59% | 54% | 72% | 66% |
| Pirelli Cinturato P 7 Ecoimpact (11) | 65% | 62% | 66% | 59% | 72% | 57% |
| Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 (9) | 79% | 73% | 74% | 71% | 70% | 81% |
| Marangoni Mythos (29) | 69% | 55% | 58% | 60% | 62% | 58% |
| Yokohama ADVAN Sport (35) | 76% | 66% | 64% | 65% | 47% | 50% |
| Triangle SporteX TH201 (27) | 70% | 52% | 58% | 56% | 63% | 65% |
| Infinity INF 050 (19) | 66% | 47% | 59% | 54% | 78% | 51% |
| Rapid p609 (34) | 68% | 55% | 57% | 60% | 62% | 58% |
| Nordexx NS9000 (12) | 67% | 50% | 55% | 51% | 68% | 55% |
| Kenda KAISER KR20 (64) | 66% | 46% | 55% | 54% | 71% | 55% |
| Sunny SN3970 (46) | 71% | 49% | 54% | 54% | 65% | 54% |
| Federal SS595 SUPER STEEL (136) | 70% | 47% | 57% | 55% | 69% | 48% |
| Primewell PZ900 (59) | 72% | 58% | 54% | 57% | 57% | 50% |
| Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 (74) | 69% | 39% | 56% | 52% | 68% | 61% |
| Nexen N7000 (7) | 64% | 49% | 56% | 54% | 76% | 49% |
| Accelera Alpha (131) | 65% | 44% | 53% | 48% | 69% | 56% |
| Pirelli P6000 (175) | 66% | 46% | 55% | 48% | 67% | 60% |
| Wanli S1086 (6) | 58% | 47% | 53% | 62% | 72% | 45% |
| Runway ENDURO 916 Plus (45) | 66% | 53% | 52% | 54% | 62% | 41% |
| Westlake SA 07 (8) | 71% | 41% | 45% | 49% | 58% | 64% |
| Achilles ATR Sport (56) | 62% | 41% | 54% | 48% | 62% | 56% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All Season (3) | 75% | 45% | 65% | 55% | 35% | 50% |
| Falken ZE512 (27) | 67% | 47% | 52% | 50% | 45% | 55% |
| Riken Maystorm 2 B 2 (22) | 68% | 35% | 50% | 54% | 52% | 57% |
| Rotalla F105 (29) | 64% | 31% | 45% | 41% | 58% | 58% |
| Autogrip Grip 200 (9) | 69% | 40% | 47% | 50% | 48% | 46% |
| Nexen N5000 (5) | 54% | 46% | 50% | 46% | 44% | 60% |
| Event WL905 (129) | 59% | 30% | 41% | 39% | 60% | 49% |
| Forceum HEXA (11) | 60% | 40% | 51% | 40% | 40% | 39% |
| Infinity INF 05 (68) | 56% | 31% | 42% | 39% | 62% | 45% |
| Autogrip F107 (127) | 58% | 27% | 44% | 36% | 60% | 50% |
| Triangle TR968 (69) | 53% | 31% | 40% | 38% | 61% | 38% |
| BCT S800 (86) | 51% | 29% | 38% | 37% | 60% | 32% |
| Fullrun HP199 (80) | 48% | 29% | 33% | 33% | 54% | 27% |
| Rockstone Radial F105 (25) | 38% | 20% | 33% | 30% | 54% | 36% |
| Sunny SN3800 (63) | 50% | 29% | 30% | 29% | 44% | 28% |
235/45 17 Tire Review Highlights
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS rated 87% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 Aero 2.8T V6
Driving on a combination of roads for 12000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 12000 spirited miles
I came from a BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 at 240 treadwear that lasted less than 38 000 kilometers (24,000 miles) so I wanted a sticky tire that could last a couple of years. The Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus had a great balance between treadwear and performance. Wet traction was also a concern on my last tire.
Considering the G-Force as the best tire I have tried yet
Higher is better
- BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2
(8/10 overall in satisfaction)
Comfort : 4
Grip : 10
Noise : 3
Steering weight : 10
Steering feel : 10
Steering sharpness (initial turn-in) : 10
- Continental EC DWS 06 Plus
(8/10 overall satisfaction) (equal)
Comfort : 9 (way better, not even close)
Grip : 10 (feels quite sticky)
Noise : 8 (you hear almost nothing)
Steering weight : 5
Steering feel : 8 (once you are in a stable corner, the steering feels good)
Steering sharpness (initial turn-in) : 7 (not on train tracks anymore, but compensated by the ease of turning / lack of steering weight)
They are excellent tires in the rain, virtually no difference in tire feel or grip between dry and wet condition during daily commute. Comfortable over rough roads and bumps too. Although it is a UHP A/S, its grip is comparable to a UHP summer tire.
In terms of feel, it is not comparable to a proper UHP summer tire. During high speed or high load curves, you can feel the sidewalls wobble a bit, which needs getting used to.
In the end, I'm being picky. They are really great tires.
Considering the G-Force as the best tire I have tried yet
Higher is better
- BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2
(8/10 overall in satisfaction)
Comfort : 4
Grip : 10
Noise : 3
Steering weight : 10
Steering feel : 10
Steering sharpness (initial turn-in) : 10
- Continental EC DWS 06 Plus
(8/10 overall satisfaction) (equal)
Comfort : 9 (way better, not even close)
Grip : 10 (feels quite sticky)
Noise : 8 (you hear almost nothing)
Steering weight : 5
Steering feel : 8 (once you are in a stable corner, the steering feels good)
Steering sharpness (initial turn-in) : 7 (not on train tracks anymore, but compensated by the ease of turning / lack of steering weight)
They are excellent tires in the rain, virtually no difference in tire feel or grip between dry and wet condition during daily commute. Comfortable over rough roads and bumps too. Although it is a UHP A/S, its grip is comparable to a UHP summer tire.
In terms of feel, it is not comparable to a proper UHP summer tire. During high speed or high load curves, you can feel the sidewalls wobble a bit, which needs getting used to.
In the end, I'm being picky. They are really great tires.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 rated 83% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B7
Driving on mostly country roads for 9000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 9000 spirited miles
Confidence inspiring tire. I chose this tire for its exceptional wet handling. Nowadays we didn't see a lot of snow in the winter however (because of high yearly mileage) I didn't want to buy an all season tire just yet. I made an excellent choice in my opinion for these type of conditions.
Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 rated 87% while driving a Ford ba falcon
Driving on mostly town for 9000 average miles
Driving on mostly town for 9000 average miles
I have had a few brands on my 2005 Ford BA XR6, these Maxtrek,, Maximus M1 235/45 R17, have out preformed all of them except for one, the Pirelli P7, but these Maximus M1’s have out lasted them all, if I have one critisim it is they do have a little louder road noise,,,, I will be buying again, that’s for sure
Vredestein Wintrac Pro rated 86% while driving a Honda Civic 1.5T
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 spirited miles
Very good deal, performance is really good in the dry and wet, clear feel of road feedback. In fresh snow, 10-15cm deep, they tend to struggle a bit when starting from a complete stop or on a hill, but as soon they are rolling the snow traction is really good.
Michelin Primacy 4 rated 69% while driving a Holden Ute VU SS
Driving on mostly country roads for 18641 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 18641 spirited miles
These Michelins are very predictable and reliable. For reference, my front-heavy Ute produced 220.9rwkw (296.2hp) on a Dyno Dynamics Dyno and is now likely closer to 235rwkw (315hp).
At this power level, they offer amazing grip in the dry. Full-throttle acceleration from a standstill won’t break traction in a straight line. Full throttle from a stop while turning or purposefully kicking the clutch will see them spinning but still accelerating rapidly, quickly requiring a shift into 2nd gear. Under hard braking, ABS is never needed, with the exception of on gravel.
The combination of high torque and little weight over the rear axle isn’t ideal in the wet. As expected, heavy acceleration will cause these Primacy 4’s to lose traction easily in wet conditions.
That said, I do wish they offered slightly more wet traction. However, for everyday driving in the wet, they’re still acceptable and always predictable. There’s enough grip with smooth throttle inputs, and axle tramp/wheel hop gives plenty of warning when traction is about to be lost.
When purposefully sliding the rear of the vehicle in the wet, control is excellent. Simply lifting off the throttle quickly brings the slide to a stop before it goes further than intended.
The tires have been fitted for approximately 30,000km and are due for replacement. I’m happy with this, considering I paid $700 for all four tires, regularly engage in spirited driving, and deal with the excessive camber and toe wear that these models are known for.
At this power level, they offer amazing grip in the dry. Full-throttle acceleration from a standstill won’t break traction in a straight line. Full throttle from a stop while turning or purposefully kicking the clutch will see them spinning but still accelerating rapidly, quickly requiring a shift into 2nd gear. Under hard braking, ABS is never needed, with the exception of on gravel.
The combination of high torque and little weight over the rear axle isn’t ideal in the wet. As expected, heavy acceleration will cause these Primacy 4’s to lose traction easily in wet conditions.
That said, I do wish they offered slightly more wet traction. However, for everyday driving in the wet, they’re still acceptable and always predictable. There’s enough grip with smooth throttle inputs, and axle tramp/wheel hop gives plenty of warning when traction is about to be lost.
When purposefully sliding the rear of the vehicle in the wet, control is excellent. Simply lifting off the throttle quickly brings the slide to a stop before it goes further than intended.
The tires have been fitted for approximately 30,000km and are due for replacement. I’m happy with this, considering I paid $700 for all four tires, regularly engage in spirited driving, and deal with the excessive camber and toe wear that these models are known for.
Maxxis HP M3 rated 40% while driving a Audi A3 2.0T quattro
Driving on mostly motorways for 20000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 20000 spirited miles
I purchased a used audi a3 and the dealership sold me the car with these installed brand new... and let me tell you they are among the worst I've ever had in any vehicle. They advertise 60,000 km treadlife but after 22k I've driven on these, they are down to 1mm and I have to replace after just 8 month. Save yourself the hassle and get a decent tire for $50 a tire more. The value and wear life alone will make up for it
Bridgestone Turanza T005 rated 58% while driving a Lexus GS350 AWD
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 miles
These tires don’t last. Had to replace at around 10,000 miles. Inner tread wear was extreme.
Avon ZV7 rated 83% while driving a BMW 530D
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 spirited miles
I like these, good wet & dry grip, when i got my BMW, it was on runflats(Horrible things No Grip) I was so sick of not being able to use my cars power, now shes no Ferrari, but no slug either, 500nm torque will unstick most tires in the wet, but these ZV7s have made a big difference to my cars handling in the wet, I will admit they can be a bit snappy on the limit, but not unless your arrogant with them, they are on rear axle on my car (RWD). E60 fairly big car, and I like to get on with it, these tires give good stability at high speed (100mph+) and feel planted. Good tire sensible price. will buy again as i will be interested to get all 4 tires the same and see the improvement, I ve got Vredestein on fronts axle, not bad but not good lack feel
Vredestein Ultrac Satin rated 72% while driving a BMW 530d Auto SE LCI
Driving on a combination of roads for 9000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 9000 spirited miles
These are not a bad tire, they do everything well, they are a comfort orientated tire and in that area they are Good. I got them as affordable Tires when switching from Runflats which were on the Car(Runflats are Horrible Things Dangerous No Grip) I think its fair to say I am a experienced driver after 40yrs and well over the 2million miles driven, these tires have given me no nasty surprises they have been driven at high speeds in Germany well over 120mph nice and stable, in the wet they let you know conditions are wet, one could argue they have been designed to let you feel its wet without losing grip, I have them only front axle, so steering only on my car, they dont let lose suddenly, if i get a bit of understeer in the wet its done very politely needing just a tuck off the throttle to bring the grip back. What they do lack is that feel and response that encourages confidence if your a keen driver, my car is by no means a sports model, but she can lift her skirt and run 155mph so no slug, and they have been easy to live
Nexen N Fera SUR4G rated 65% while driving a Subaru 2006 impreza wrx STI
Driving on track for 0 spirited miles
Driving on track for 0 spirited miles
Used 3 sets of these over 6 events on a small track. Grip is insane but so is tire wear. Cheaper than the RS4 in my country by almost 20%
Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo rated 73% while driving a Mercedes Benz E350 CDI Coupé 231hp
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 average miles
After few thousands kilometers and all kinds of weather i have the next impressions: dry handling is nothing special, not unsafe but could be better; dry braking is excellent; on wet weather its quite the opposite - wet handling is amazing (really strange) and wet braking is bad. On snowy conditions, it handles good but braking could be better. Comfort is good, road noise is also good. Rolling resistance (fuel efficiency) - good.
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO rated 34% while driving a Honda Civic 1.5T
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 average miles
An awful tire.
Got weared-out for less than 2 years and less than 15000 km.
Even during its first year, the performance was questionable.
Not worth for the money or at all.
Not recommended. Won't by ever again. It even made me hate Bridgestone and Japan brands in general, although I'm a lifetime Honda owner and fan.
Got weared-out for less than 2 years and less than 15000 km.
Even during its first year, the performance was questionable.
Not worth for the money or at all.
Not recommended. Won't by ever again. It even made me hate Bridgestone and Japan brands in general, although I'm a lifetime Honda owner and fan.
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