Ford Focus MK3 Tires
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| Tire Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1 (28) | 86% | 90% | 83% | 85% | 88% | 90% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin (45) | 92% | 87% | 85% | 86% | 86% | 90% |
| Michelin Alpin 5 (24) | 85% | 93% | 84% | 78% | 91% | 90% |
| Fulda SportControl (40) | 92% | 87% | 85% | 83% | 85% | 86% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 S (12) | 85% | 83% | 87% | 88% | 91% | 92% |
| Nokian zLine (83) | 91% | 90% | 89% | 87% | 76% | 85% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (243) | 93% | 90% | 86% | 88% | 79% | 81% |
| Falken Eurowinter HS01 (21) | 89% | 90% | 87% | 77% | 88% | 81% |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 (90) | 91% | 87% | 81% | 85% | 90% | 83% |
| Vredestein Sportrac 5 (98) | 88% | 85% | 84% | 83% | 86% | 84% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 (49) | 89% | 92% | 84% | 86% | 83% | 86% |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 (45) | 83% | 91% | 79% | 80% | 88% | 85% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (322) | 91% | 88% | 81% | 84% | 73% | 78% |
| Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 (115) | 90% | 81% | 80% | 79% | 80% | 81% |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 (122) | 87% | 83% | 75% | 74% | 83% | 84% |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons (61) | 84% | 83% | 82% | 82% | 86% | 82% |
| Continental Premium Contact 6 (118) | 89% | 84% | 83% | 85% | 74% | 78% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 2 (226) | 85% | 91% | 78% | 76% | 76% | 80% |
| Hankook Winter i cept RS2 (46) | 85% | 85% | 76% | 80% | 86% | 76% |
| Avon Ice Touring ST (40) | 81% | 86% | 74% | 72% | 82% | 81% |
| Kumho Ecsta HS51 (37) | 87% | 83% | 77% | 80% | 79% | 85% |
| Sava Eskimo HP2 (28) | 83% | 79% | 76% | 75% | 81% | 78% |
| Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 (80) | 87% | 81% | 78% | 79% | 74% | 77% |
| Kleber Quadraxer 2 (14) | 82% | 75% | 87% | 82% | 83% | 87% |
| Michelin Primacy 4 (165) | 85% | 81% | 74% | 76% | 81% | 83% |
| Toyo Proxes CF1 (45) | 85% | 80% | 80% | 76% | 68% | 80% |
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 (69) | 86% | 82% | 80% | 80% | 74% | 74% |
| Hankook Ventus V12 evo k110 (114) | 84% | 75% | 76% | 78% | 74% | 79% |
| Avon ZV5 (112) | 84% | 78% | 77% | 77% | 71% | 77% |
| Nokian WeatherProof (31) | 80% | 84% | 79% | 79% | 74% | 87% |
| Yokohama W drive V905 (17) | 88% | 83% | 82% | 83% | 86% | 75% |
| Michelin Primacy 3 (191) | 85% | 79% | 76% | 77% | 69% | 80% |
| Michelin Energy Saver (136) | 83% | 71% | 74% | 71% | 85% | 80% |
| Avon ZZ3 (115) | 84% | 75% | 78% | 75% | 70% | 74% |
| Nokian WR A3 (75) | 92% | 87% | 88% | 82% | 90% | 91% |
| Michelin Primacy HP (199) | 85% | 75% | 77% | 74% | 77% | 76% |
| Michelin Primacy LC (12) | 82% | 79% | 67% | 68% | 73% | 88% |
| Maxxis MA Z1 Victra (64) | 88% | 77% | 73% | 77% | 71% | 66% |
| Bridgestone Turanza ER300 (193) | 83% | 77% | 77% | 72% | 78% | 71% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 (68) | 77% | 86% | 70% | 69% | 75% | 80% |
| Apollo Aspire XP (7) | 79% | 77% | 74% | 76% | 73% | 71% |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO (40) | 87% | 89% | 79% | 79% | 58% | 80% |
| Sailun Atrezzo Elite (22) | 85% | 74% | 75% | 68% | 66% | 74% |
| Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 (27) | 79% | 59% | 69% | 72% | 82% | 88% |
| Sportiva Compact (7) | 89% | 70% | 73% | 71% | 70% | 70% |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 (148) | 82% | 79% | 73% | 73% | 65% | 73% |
| Davanti DX640 (94) | 79% | 71% | 75% | 73% | 65% | 78% |
| Continental Premium Contact 2 (198) | 84% | 77% | 75% | 73% | 62% | 73% |
| Firestone TZ200 (26) | 80% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 75% | 72% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (87) | 78% | 86% | 76% | 73% | 61% | 75% |
| Firestone TZ300 (19) | 81% | 71% | 75% | 63% | 68% | 76% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 (157) | 84% | 78% | 76% | 73% | 60% | 65% |
| Continental Sport Contact 2 (229) | 85% | 75% | 76% | 72% | 61% | 66% |
| Hankook Ventus Prime2 (61) | 79% | 73% | 72% | 71% | 67% | 72% |
| Hankook Ventus Prime K105 (20) | 78% | 63% | 74% | 64% | 66% | 77% |
| Accelera Beta (11) | 80% | 59% | 59% | 53% | 94% | 75% |
| Firestone Winterhawk 3 (8) | 78% | 69% | 69% | 68% | 75% | 73% |
| Goodyear Eagle NCT5 (91) | 75% | 61% | 68% | 61% | 78% | 69% |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip (141) | 77% | 68% | 63% | 61% | 71% | 71% |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx (165) | 79% | 69% | 69% | 67% | 63% | 64% |
| Yokohama BluEarth AE50 (36) | 74% | 67% | 68% | 69% | 60% | 68% |
| Landsail LS388 AS (49) | 77% | 69% | 72% | 68% | 71% | 77% |
| Aptany RA301 (20) | 73% | 61% | 66% | 65% | 50% | 66% |
| Continental ProContact (11) | 73% | 69% | 65% | 67% | 62% | 60% |
| Davanti DX390 (25) | 68% | 58% | 59% | 60% | 65% | 63% |
| Triangle SporteX TH201 (27) | 70% | 52% | 58% | 56% | 63% | 65% |
| Infinity INF 050 (19) | 66% | 47% | 59% | 54% | 78% | 51% |
| Durun A One (23) | 71% | 51% | 62% | 51% | 51% | 54% |
| Marangoni Verso (38) | 69% | 48% | 55% | 47% | 49% | 54% |
| Zeta Ztr10 (32) | 60% | 43% | 48% | 46% | 60% | 59% |
| Imperial Ecodriver 5 (2) | 80% | 55% | 40% | 70% | 40% | 40% |
| Nankang S600 (11) | 60% | 39% | 47% | 47% | 65% | 39% |
| Kormoran Gamma B2 (18) | 58% | 33% | 46% | 41% | 48% | 56% |
| Infinity INF 05 (68) | 56% | 31% | 42% | 39% | 62% | 45% |
| Wanli S1088 (85) | 57% | 35% | 41% | 39% | 59% | 38% |
| Firemax FM601 (6) | 48% | 30% | 40% | 36% | 33% | 48% |
Ford Focus MK3 Tire Review Highlights
Writing about the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 given 85% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 spirited miles
After eight months and about 10000km (or more) Goodyear vector all season gen 3 are very nice. Very nice grip on wet, dry, hot and cold.
On very hot conditions and sport driving they performed really well (although it is still first year - less than 20000 km - not as well as 10-25C temperature - they are not made for sport driving).
On very hot conditions and sport driving they performed really well (although it is still first year - less than 20000 km - not as well as 10-25C temperature - they are not made for sport driving).
Writing about the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 given 93% (215-50-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 50000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 50000 average miles
This tires last a lot. I had them for 85.000km and still going strong and I did not rotate them.
From time to time I had to check the alignment and that's it.
The originals Michelin Primacy Hp were very bad and they had to go after 85.000 km and after rotating them. at around 60.000km.
The last 20.000 were a pain.
Highly recommend them.
From time to time I had to check the alignment and that's it.
The originals Michelin Primacy Hp were very bad and they had to go after 85.000 km and after rotating them. at around 60.000km.
The last 20.000 were a pain.
Highly recommend them.
Writing about the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 given 80% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 spirited miles
After about six months of driving(very cold, rain, wet, dry, asphalt, dirt, even in very hot weather) with four-season Goodyear Vector, they appear to be very nice. Even in fast - sporty driving, the grip is satisfactory. Obviously, they are not excellent for completely sporty driving and cornering, but they are very nice. Driving so far is safe and steady. No weird noises or ABS activation.
However, it is still their first year and their first summer.
Still not tested on snow or ice.
Excellent or almost excellent grip overall.
Nice grip on cold weather.
Nice grip on wet.
Nice grip on dry.
Nice grip on very hot weather (still first summer).
However, it is still their first year and their first summer.
Still not tested on snow or ice.
Excellent or almost excellent grip overall.
Nice grip on cold weather.
Nice grip on wet.
Nice grip on dry.
Nice grip on very hot weather (still first summer).
Writing about the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO given 49% (205-55-16-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
Dangerous steer and grip, while driving on highway, on wet.
Average on dry.
Average on snow.
Then changed the rim from 16'' to 17''. A lot better. But this shouldnt be happening, it was dangerous on 16'' wheels.
On 17'' the grip was a lot better compared to 16'' overall, but again not good enough.
A little better than average on wet (many times abs was activated).
A little better than average on dry.
Average on snow
After 25000 km on 225/45/17 some parts were torn apart.
Wouldnt buy them again.
Average on dry.
Average on snow.
Then changed the rim from 16'' to 17''. A lot better. But this shouldnt be happening, it was dangerous on 16'' wheels.
On 17'' the grip was a lot better compared to 16'' overall, but again not good enough.
A little better than average on wet (many times abs was activated).
A little better than average on dry.
Average on snow
After 25000 km on 225/45/17 some parts were torn apart.
Wouldnt buy them again.
Writing about the Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 given 80% (215-50-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
My initial Review on these tires Dunlop LM705/Lemans-V ( Asia Market )
Previous Dunlop tire experience was Blu response European tire.
Done (4K miles) They seem ok until now it's too early break in period " 4 months " wait until winter have a better option on them.
1. High comfortable tire low nose
2. Good dry breaking
3. Handling ok
4. At least Made in Japan
My next review will have allround feedback on Summer/Winter conditions.
Previous Dunlop tire experience was Blu response European tire.
Done (4K miles) They seem ok until now it's too early break in period " 4 months " wait until winter have a better option on them.
1. High comfortable tire low nose
2. Good dry breaking
3. Handling ok
4. At least Made in Japan
My next review will have allround feedback on Summer/Winter conditions.
Writing about the Continental Premium Contact 6 given 70% (205-55-16-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 average miles
In terms of road feedback, steering precision and grip on dry & wet roads, these are definitely the best touring tires I've ever driven on! When finally losing and than regaining grip, it all goes progressive and predictable.
These elements contribute to a pleasant dynamic driving experience while feeling safe. Except for the aquaplaning behaviour, where the tires in my experience do not offer enough safety margin.
The big upside: the PC6 can be so fun to drive... the 5 % of the time that traffic conditions and speed limits allow me to drive really sporty.
The downside: the rest of the time, me and my passengers have to live with quite uncomfortable tires (noise and damping of road imperfections). Changing back from winter tires, it was really a huge positive difference in terms of sportiness and hugely negative in terms of comfort.
Because of the aquaplaining resistance, I will replace the tires at around 3 mm. Then the front tires will have lasted about 27.000 km. That is correct, but not great for an expensive tire.
Knowing what I know now, I would have offered some fun in favour of cost and comfort. I would have bought a tire like the Goodyear EGP2, that appears to offer a similar safety level for a better TCO and better environmental impact. But since the PC7 seems to have improved and to offer more or less the same driving pleasure, it still might be my next tire. We'll see.
These elements contribute to a pleasant dynamic driving experience while feeling safe. Except for the aquaplaning behaviour, where the tires in my experience do not offer enough safety margin.
The big upside: the PC6 can be so fun to drive... the 5 % of the time that traffic conditions and speed limits allow me to drive really sporty.
The downside: the rest of the time, me and my passengers have to live with quite uncomfortable tires (noise and damping of road imperfections). Changing back from winter tires, it was really a huge positive difference in terms of sportiness and hugely negative in terms of comfort.
Because of the aquaplaining resistance, I will replace the tires at around 3 mm. Then the front tires will have lasted about 27.000 km. That is correct, but not great for an expensive tire.
Knowing what I know now, I would have offered some fun in favour of cost and comfort. I would have bought a tire like the Goodyear EGP2, that appears to offer a similar safety level for a better TCO and better environmental impact. But since the PC7 seems to have improved and to offer more or less the same driving pleasure, it still might be my next tire. We'll see.
Writing about the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 given 83% (205-55-16-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 3750 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 3750 spirited miles
Almost time to switch back to my summer tires. So, here’s my impression of my “mild climate winter” tires. I used to drive on Continental WinterContact TS860 winter tires, but last winters, I noticed that I almost never drive on snow. And in spring and fall, when temperatures jump up and down, I was sometimes driving on my winter tires at temperatures around 20°C. So now, I followed your advice and chose All Season tires for the winter season. I drove them for about 6.000 km now in temperatures between -2 and +16 °C, in the dry and in lots of rain.
Just after switching to the Vector 4S, I had the same feeling as when I changed to winter tires: I felt a bit unsecure while driving: compared to my summer tires (Continental PremiumContact 6) the road contact of the V4S is noticeably less direct. Better than a winter tire, but worse than a summer tire. Once you realise the grip is actually present, the confidence comes back quickly. In fact, in terms of safety, I see it as a good thing: because it is so much fun to go quickly with the PC6, I sometimes feel tempted to go just that bit faster. The V4S isn’t that inviting, so I drive slower. Safe in winter, fun in summer, I can live with that.
And in terms of grip, the V4S does an excellent job: In the dry, it is more than sufficient. The steering feedback is obviously less than with the PC6, but still more than enough to know what’s going on. In the wet, I was impressed by the grip on near freezing wet surfaces and by the aquaplaning resistance. And when the tires start sliding, it all goes very gradually and controllable. Such a safe and stable tire! In all aspects better and more pleasant than the TS860, which to be honest didn’t do bad at all for a winter tire in the dry and in the wet.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to test the tires on real snow. On muddy roads, light snow, frost and in salted snow/ice slush however, the V4S provides sufficient grip to steer, accelerate and brake without problems. In such conditions, other cars on summer tires are the biggest risks one can encouter anyway, so I drive extra carefully then.
Comfort (noise and suspension) is just fine. Slightly better than the TS860 and way better than the PC6.
I noticed an increase in fuel consumption of about 0,2 l/100 km when driving in similar conditions as with the summer tires.
In terms of wear, the tires lost about 0.4 mm. tread depth (almost no difference between front and rear), which is in line with the AutoBild wear test (70.000 km). If I replace the tires at the minimum winter tire depth (4 mm.), I will be able to drive about 50.000 km on them. Very reasonable (My PC6 front tires will last about 30.000 km).
In short: thank you Goodyear for getting me safely through the winter season. And now let’s get the Conti’s back on!
Just after switching to the Vector 4S, I had the same feeling as when I changed to winter tires: I felt a bit unsecure while driving: compared to my summer tires (Continental PremiumContact 6) the road contact of the V4S is noticeably less direct. Better than a winter tire, but worse than a summer tire. Once you realise the grip is actually present, the confidence comes back quickly. In fact, in terms of safety, I see it as a good thing: because it is so much fun to go quickly with the PC6, I sometimes feel tempted to go just that bit faster. The V4S isn’t that inviting, so I drive slower. Safe in winter, fun in summer, I can live with that.
And in terms of grip, the V4S does an excellent job: In the dry, it is more than sufficient. The steering feedback is obviously less than with the PC6, but still more than enough to know what’s going on. In the wet, I was impressed by the grip on near freezing wet surfaces and by the aquaplaning resistance. And when the tires start sliding, it all goes very gradually and controllable. Such a safe and stable tire! In all aspects better and more pleasant than the TS860, which to be honest didn’t do bad at all for a winter tire in the dry and in the wet.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to test the tires on real snow. On muddy roads, light snow, frost and in salted snow/ice slush however, the V4S provides sufficient grip to steer, accelerate and brake without problems. In such conditions, other cars on summer tires are the biggest risks one can encouter anyway, so I drive extra carefully then.
Comfort (noise and suspension) is just fine. Slightly better than the TS860 and way better than the PC6.
I noticed an increase in fuel consumption of about 0,2 l/100 km when driving in similar conditions as with the summer tires.
In terms of wear, the tires lost about 0.4 mm. tread depth (almost no difference between front and rear), which is in line with the AutoBild wear test (70.000 km). If I replace the tires at the minimum winter tire depth (4 mm.), I will be able to drive about 50.000 km on them. Very reasonable (My PC6 front tires will last about 30.000 km).
In short: thank you Goodyear for getting me safely through the winter season. And now let’s get the Conti’s back on!
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta HS51 given 91% (215-50-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 47000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 47000 average miles
After Long term review close 6 years,
Done 47K miles on Ecsta HS51 version.
I'm very pleased , one of the best tires
*All weather conditions excellent .
* The rear still have tread on them .
It's time for new set of tires .
I recommend these tires to all want a great Tire with a reasonable price not too expensive with high quality and durability.
Writing about the Firemax FM601 given 27% (215-55-16-)
Driving on mostly town for 3000 average miles
Driving on mostly town for 3000 average miles
I was in a bit of a problem with cash needed to get some tires for mot. local tire company said these were high end of budget range. these are terrible tires i would never buy them again. slides in wet very low traction they squeal in dry conditions even at low speed around a roundabout but grip is ok wearing fast done about 3000 miles i would guess about 1/3 down on front. i drive a 1.0 ford focus so not a very fast car and can really tell these are poor on it. paid £280 for 4 tires which isn't a lot and yes they are budget but should have paid a few more quid and got a mid range tire.
Writing about the Durun A One given 59% (215-55-16-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
Put 4 on brand new. 3 years later and only 4000 miles done, all 4 have a ring crack in the inner tread, all the way around the entire circumference of the tire. Tread still 6mm, all good on the outside, but MOT pulled it up. Basically really poor quality rubber that biodegrades with age, not miles. Avoid unless you do high mileage. Otherwise, the car (Ford Focus) feels comfortable and grippy in all conditions. It only weighs 1.3 tonne though, so on a heavier car these may not grip as well.
Writing about the Landsail LS388 AS given 54% (235-40-18-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 15000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 15000 easy going miles
Had 4 of these fitted within a few months of each other, tpms light came on on the motorway, stopped as soon as possible to find no air would go in the tire, changed for space saver to discover the side wall had come away from the cord inner side wall, 2 months later exactly the same issue again, 2 months after that car fails mot because of guess what, yep inner side walls both showing cords how on earth i never had a blow out with all 4 tires like this i'll never know, unsurprisingly i would not recommend or buy these tires again
Writing about the Imperial Ecodriver 5 given 57% (205-55-16-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 12600 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 12600 average miles
Good performance on dry roads (urban/motorway) in warm conditions. Seems to perform well in cornering and acceleration. Braking performance is not so good compared to better brands (see: any brand priced above Imperial).
When conditions become cold and very wet these tires are quite poor when cold and do not provide much confidence in handling at all.
Road noise is very loud unless set to high pressures. The benefits of high pressure means good rolling resistance behaviours at high pressures though (Front 38 psi, Rear 44 psi). The noise doesn't decrease much if setting pressures to manufacturer ratings (Front 32 psi, Rear 36 psi). This applies on motorways and urban roads above 60 km/h.
Comfort is not good under any condition at any reasonable speed (>30km/h) as all impacts are felt even at lower pressures.
Feedback is okay but nothing special beyond the tire making you very aware that it's slipping a lot in wet conditions on corners.
Fuel economy is quite good under dry conditions and high pressures, as noted above.
Overall would not buy again, only had the chance to test these tires as they were fitted new by dealer upon taking ownership of vehicle.
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