Given
64%
while driving a
Mercedes Benz C200k
(205/55 R16 H) on
a combination of roads
for 33,000
easy going miles
The combination of my car, this tire and our crook Australian roads makes this a totally unsuitable combination. The tire had 1 sidewall belt of rayon that has no give in it making the car's ride like driving on a set of run flat tires. On smooth, level roads in both wet and dry conditions it was very good but on uneven potholed or rough broken surfaces (like most Australian roads) the ride was appalling.
The wear was disappointing given I am used to get double the mileage and whilst I rated the road feedback at 9, it was unwanted because it caused much discomfort. As the tires wore, the steering lost its straight line directiveness.
I would suggest this tire might be suitable on cars with softer suspension, a higher aspect ratio and in countries that have better roads - but not this car.
This week I replaced them with a set of Pirelli Cinturato P7s' and what a difference. Good grip, a comfortable quiet ride resulting in less stress on me - what a relief after 5 years of torture!