15.01.2010 from Joe | Note 1.38 |
(500 km driven) | |
- Grip in dry conditions
- Braking in dry conditions
- Grip in wet conditions
- Braking in wet conditions
- Grip in snow
- Driving comfort
- Internal noise level
- Tyre wear
- Fuel consumption
N/A
Tyre size and vehicle make
225 / 55 R16 ZR
Jaguar S-Type SE
Result: Would you buy again? No way
Comment:
Its a tyre and thats it. Not a very good tyre, nevertheless a tyre. Cost us £50 per tyre. Tread patteren: -Very appealing -Looks like it really is going to be good Noise: -Constant humming noise at any speed above 40mph -When braking at any speed you get a depressing drone. Other faults: -The tyre fitter struggled to balance the tyre as for every resolved wobble a new one appeared. -70 mph on a journey 200+ miles will cause you to go crazy -Causes car to vibrate like mad when on motorway -Can make the smoothest road feel like hell at high speed Ride Comfort: -Decent ride quality around town because of flexible walls Handling: - Lets not go there, it was terrible to say the least Snow And Rain: -What a joke To sum it up, buy the tyre for city use but don't expect it to be any good elsewhere or if its wet. We had to resort to go back to Michelin, which were a MASSIVE improvement. These tires really do vibrate and make the car feel unstable at speeds above 50mph. It'll make you want to park up and walk the rest of the way. I'd rather be tied to the back of a Nissan Micra and dragged along the M1 than buy these tyres again. Sorry Wanli, but its a massive fail.