Given
56%
while driving a
(205/55 R16) on
a combination of roads
for 12,000
spirited miles
Running these tires for about 2 years now on a large-sized budget MPV.
Initial impressions: Very quiet, very comfortable. Practically eliminates road noise and soaks up road imperfections exceptionally well (especially for the price).
Dry grip: Decent grip in the dry. Nothing remarkable but gets the job done.
Wet grip: Awful in the wet. It frequently pours in Malaysia here, and I find myself having to be extra careful in the wet. Aggressive acceleration wet conditions will land you with lots of wheel spin. Don't even think about pushing the tires the slightest bit in the rain.
Road feedback: Given that these are (very) soft compound tires, road feedback is average at best. It's meant to be a comfort tire, and for that it does the job.
Handling: Similar to road feedback remarks. This is not what these tires are made for.
Wear: 2 years in, with tires rotated twice before, the wear on all 4 tires are even and surprisingly average given the soft compound.
Comfort: Exceptionally quiet and comfortable. This is the selling point and what makes these tires attractive, and what you buy these tires for.
Buy again? Depends on the needs. I have a more aggressive driving style, and do not suit these tires. Personally would spend more for a better set next time, but these tires have its strong points and will suit most people's needs (sedate driving, small budget cars, comfortable and quiet).