Rotalla F105 Reviews - Page 3

Given 44% while driving a Peugeot 307 (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
The Rotalla F105 has quite a long bed-in period, these can take 500 miles to feel comfortable at speeds above 65mph and this tire is very sensitive to pressure, a few psi will make a big difference to how the car feels with these tires fitted.
Dry grip is at best OK with minimal feedback from the soft sidewalls, wet grip is quite shocking and offer little resistance to aquaplaning, on the positive note these tires are long lasting, quiet and provided good economy, 20k miles so far on my 307 1.6 hdi 90 with 58mpg on mixed roads, with about 2k miles left in them before wear markers are level with tread.
My recommendation for these tires would be only buy them if you drive in towns or cities, on the open road in wet weather these tires are below expected performance levels, wet motorways are no fun at all !!
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on October 25, 2012
Given 29% while driving a SEAT Exeo ST (205/55 R16 V) on mostly country roads for 300 average miles
Fitted new on by dealer when buying used car. Acceptable (if vague) in the dry. Terrifying in the wet at any speed over 20mph. Being removed after 300 miles to preserve the life of myself and all those around me. I am in no way a boy racer or "keen" driver but these things scare me when it rains. Avoid.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on September 28, 2012
Given 46% while driving a MG ZT T (190) (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 9,000 average miles
These tires are acceptable in the dry. In the wet? Forget it. I've managed to spin these things in 3rd gear on a wet road!

They are wearing quite well, but thats because I'm wary about pushing them on wet roads.

Noise isn't too bad, especially on wet roads; but you know whats coming next? It's because I'm wary of pushing them!

There's budget tires, then there's these things.

Avoid.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on August 31, 2012
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Given 38% while driving a Honda Accord (225/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
These were on the car when I bought it and looked almost new. Dry grip is acceptable but lacks feedback. Wet grip is abysmal, you get the impression the steering wheel is connected by rubber band to a rudder at the back. I have no idea how long these things will last as they're coming off ASAP.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on June 9, 2012