mpricecs
12-05-2013, 11:15 AM
After nearly 45,000km I have finally decided to get rid of the Michelin HP Primacy tyres that have been bugging me since new. They have been noisy (like a bad wheel bearing) since almost new. Rotating them to different positions sometimes helps but the noise has always been there. Mind you they have lasted well, probably still had 5,000 left in them.
The decision with what to replace them with took some time and research. My primary aim was for something that was quiet and offered a good ride and still had reasonable handling. I wanted to stay with the original size 235/45/18 98W
The site http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk was helpful as is the new EU tyre label guide which rates tyres on the basis of fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise.
Briefly, ruled out the Goodyear F5 directional, Dunlop, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Yokahamas and after much discussion with tyre dealers settled for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Tyres at $385/corner.
Finally, some decent tyres on the car.
They ride well, are quiet and handle/brake as well as the Michelins' did if not better. Steering response may be a little less, but all new tyres feel "different" when they first go on. Time will tell as for wear.
So, if you are in doubt about what to replace your OEM size tyres with, you may want to try the Asymmetric 2.
The decision with what to replace them with took some time and research. My primary aim was for something that was quiet and offered a good ride and still had reasonable handling. I wanted to stay with the original size 235/45/18 98W
The site http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk was helpful as is the new EU tyre label guide which rates tyres on the basis of fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise.
Briefly, ruled out the Goodyear F5 directional, Dunlop, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Yokahamas and after much discussion with tyre dealers settled for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Tyres at $385/corner.
Finally, some decent tyres on the car.
They ride well, are quiet and handle/brake as well as the Michelins' did if not better. Steering response may be a little less, but all new tyres feel "different" when they first go on. Time will tell as for wear.
So, if you are in doubt about what to replace your OEM size tyres with, you may want to try the Asymmetric 2.