Good review. Would be interesting to see the PS5 Vs. PS4S if not already in the works? Also - how’s that holy trinity RE71RS, A052 and Cup2 Connect test going? Let’s see the track kings
hi mate, do you know which is the best street tyre for traction in 25-30Celsius? I have an FWD daily with around 260-270hp.... :/ :D and with the pirelli p zero its absolutely junk.... :S if i want a traction it needs some hardcore burnout ...but its deadly for the wearing, and i dont want to foolin with burnouts just because for traction :S
Hi, I wanna buy tyres for my crossover and have three options: Nexen nfera Supreme(N5000 Platinum) ($175), Nankang SP-9 Cross-Sport ($115), and Giti Sport S2 Suv ($125). I can’t decide which one should I go with, as comfort and smooth driving is the number one priority for me.
@@tyrereviews so I love your videos just wanted to say I just bought Bridgestone potenza re980+ and can’t believe the difference from grand touring tires from EP422. On a Chrysler 200 2015.
Cheaper by a lot! Although I'm looking at older models, the Goodyear's are $120 a piece! Cheaper than the Michelins in my size. Mainly because they're being clearanced. But still, if you could have the Goodyear F1s for almost $500 a set cheaper than the Michelin sports, that's a no-brainer.
Very Good question 👍 Direct comparison would be great I‘d expect not much difference inbetween both as Asym6 is more sporty as PS4/PS5 and also PS4S is more sporty as PS4/5
I went from Dunlop Sport Maxx rt2 225/45/17 to the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 6 two weeks ago and this tire is fenomenal in the wet and even better in the dry, so well balanced, loads of grip in the corners and great feedback from the road! EDIT: 7 months later after summer season ended, my conclusion is that this tire is amazing, all around very good performer, very linear and predictable slippage in the corners and performance in the wet is ridiculous! 10/10 would reccommend to anyone!
i've had them too in 245/40/18, and just as you, was very impressed with them. but only for about 6 months or so, afterwards they feel a hell of a lot less grippy in dry, still good in wet, but does lose its qualities very quickly. fwd 270hp/400nm by the way.
As other comments have said and I have before, the level of effort, production quality, and outright professionalism in these tests is second to none. The honest opinions are invaluable and its rare to find these days. I've always thought the ps4 was great but as you have always said, it's numb which is sad to hear the 5 is the same. It's a shame you don't get more exposure for the effort put in, you deserve so much better
I'd have to agree the PS4 is quite a numb feeling tyre - but it makes up for it in other areas, particularly in the wet - and I live in a very wet climate - so for me it's an excellent road tyre - and now the PS5 has been released, the PS4 is great value here as they run out stock. Yokohama burnt me a number of years ago when I bought a set after they had transferred production from Japan to Malaysia, and the quality tanked to the levels of budget tyre brands - at least for the set I bought. I guess they have sorted that out now, or perhaps Europe get tyres from another manufacturing location.
@@Beer_Dad1975 It's the best performing wet tyre I've driven, and for that alone it's arguably the best road tyre although haven't had a chance at the ps5 yet. I just wish they weren't so numb to feel, although I have cup 2s on my weekender so it probs worsens the effect
@@lepermessiyah5823 PS4S's fix the problem of numbness - at least to my feel - of course they are quite a step up in price - they haven't been available in 245/40 R18's until recently here, so this is my first set. I've never tried the Cup 2 but I imagine it's a totally different level, and no doubt exaggerated further by the type of car you'd fit such a tyre to.
@@Beer_Dad1975 yeah 4s sizes are limited and availability, especially in Australia, is slim. And yes, going from a daily runaround to the weekender is definitely a step up lol
The level of detail and commitment to objective testing is really appreciated, great work. Disappointed they haven't sharpened the PS5 as that was my main complaint going from the PS3 to the PS4, but I felt it was probably the better tyre all round. If that's the sacrifice they've made to allow it to be the fantastic all rounder it is, then I'll take it. Love being able to drive in the wet like it's dry!
I got no problems with dual winners... different tires for different needs. The strength of your reviews has never been just the rankings, but the process and evaluation of each entry. Helps the buyer understand the tires and what they're buying into. Boy, did the Goodyear come ever so close to owning the title solely, had it not been the poor hydroplaning performance. I was this close to putting it on the shipping list for the next set on my E46 coupé, only that I live in Vancouver, Canada, where the spring/fall sessions are WET, WET, WET. Otherwise, its sporty driving focus fits the car's character to a tee. Michelin has always been about balance in all traits, while not necessarily acing each. Call it a broad-focus approach that gives the users the biggest envelope in various conditions (still loving my AS3s). Kudos to another splendid test video. These take tons of work. 💯
I'm surprised that the Michelin 5 was still so soft.. though I feel like they are trying to push more performance focused customers to the 4S or Cup 2 now. But maybe sales of their performance tires went up when they got softer, as I feel a lot of people I think like to say they want sporty, but they mostly notice ride quality..
If they wear at a rate similar to PS4, it's best avoided. That's what nobody tells you, they wear quickly and as soon as there is any wear it instantly loses all of its performance. I wonder if that has changed at all with the PS5..
It's not surprising honestly, Michelin has been doing it since the Pilot Sport / Pilot Exalto. Now they're called the Pilot Sport S / Pilot Sport, but one is more about sports cars and the other about luxury sedans. The promotional video for the Pilot Sport 5 uses an Audi A5 Sportback and the main argument is low wear with high level of wet grip.
@@dufonrafal yeah, I think this is like how even SUVs now have an "M" or "AMG". People want the performance name, but don't actually want any of the performance compromises
well as far i know the "PS5S" will be out next year this isnt the "sporty" tire at all more like universal one i would say... so i will grab the PS4S this year-ofc sportcup2 is another lvl... thinking about the new contis sportcontact 7 they rlly performed pretty good in test but still i got an i30n and the forums about what to wear instead of the Pzeros are like 100% ppl that changed to PS4S = gr8 improvement for the car... and the michelin last longer than the competitors... still u prolly gonan change them like every or every2 year so prolly doesnt matter at all :D
Its nice to find a review which tells exaclty how a tire performs, also nice finding someone finally commenting the negatives of the Michelin PS. I was skeptical, now I am sure about the Yokohamas. Thank you very much for this review, very on point, no bullshit, only real feelings and driving data. Thanks!
This is the one channel that could get away with making longer videos! I love these videos and you are actually making tire reviews more interesting than car reviews on RUclips!
Thanks for testing the Yokohama Advan Sport V105, I have been running this tyre for years and absolutely love it on track days. Glad to see it is still at the top for dry handling and great to know the PS5 is not my tyre. The Continental looks like a great succesor to my V105's though!
I have just replaced 2 x old Yokahama advan db V551 for 2 x PS5. The advan were bad on bumps and potholes. I already have PS4 on other 2 tyres. The difference between the advan and the PS4 and PS5 is amazing. The PS4 and PS5 are way better on bumps. Just changing the 2 tyres to PS5 has meant that the car is more fuel efficient and as it is better over bumps you can put an extra 1or 2 PSI in the tyres and still ride good. The PS4 & PS5 are also better on corners and have less body roll. I will be buying the PS5 from now on.
What a missed opportunity to have the best tire comparison in the most popular 17 inch dimension by including the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, Yokohama Advan V107 and the new Falken FK520. It would have been a real benchmark. I hope for a future update. Great work nevertheless as always.
@@tyrereviews Yokohama come out this month, Falken FK520 is being sold already in 225/45/17. Bridgestone did disappoint with their choice even though their Potenza Sport is impressive In this dimension, I just fitted it a week ago.
An idea for a future video: Influence of load ratings: the same tyre on cars of a different weight, with 2-3 different load rated tyres. So: how will, e.g., a tyre that‘s good on an optioned out AWD Golf fair on a Mazda Miata or even a Caterham, and the other way around.
That would be a great review! A few weeks ago when the GY AS6 was tested the first time, I was a bit concerned about its somewhat lower "aquaplaning resistance". The MX-5 is very 'sensitive' in rainy and cold weather in general.
The issue is that it's not linear between brands, sometimes it would be literally the same tyre with a different sidewall, but I do want to make a video on it
@@tyrereviews That would be awesome. I’m always hesitant to choose tyres that were tested good on a Golf or BMW for my Miata, because the much lower weight might change which tyre actually works well, and it would be great to have at least a rough idea how much that really affects it.
I have recently fitted Michelin Pilot Sport 5's to my Golf7 R and find your conclusions pretty bang on to be fair. They are SO predictable in the wet and in the dry and very supple in terms of ride quality but they are not for the precision driver or track days in that they are a little numb and lacking in feel for competitive drivers, but as a road tire they are superb and suit me to a tee, as I like to make swift but relaxed and ultimately very safe progress on the country roads where I live which are too often wet and greasy. I would fit them again without question as they take so much stress out of my daily commute. Oh, and they hold tire dressing better than my old PS4's by a big big margin due to their sidewall design.
Thank you for that feedback. May i ask something, as i'm interested in fitting PS5 too (not for track, just commuting, highway and some spirited driving). You said they're SO predictable ? I would assume in a good way, right ? (grippy, confident etc..) Also, would you say the road noise is acceptable for highway driving ?
@@JasonTsimplis Noisy in old roads. Quiet in new asphalt. Positively predictible, lots of grip even in violent cornering where other tires lose shape. Their true beauty is beyond 140kmh
The Yokohama comes standard on my MX-5 (if I had 16" wheels, Mazda's preferred size for this car), I'm so happy you tested it. In that car, it's a lot of fun. Would be cool if you will test the V107 you mentioned. You can't even buy the V105 in the US anymore [on tirerack] in small sizes.
Still leagues ahead of premium touring tyres, and has a definite spot on the market. I doubt any other tyre offers such levels of comfort and security in all weathers, even if it comes at the expense of lap times and well, expense. I keep on recommending them to anyone whose health and happiness I value, regardless of their bhp or driving style.
I’m buying the Hankook Ventus as I refuse to pay £200+ for one tire the ps4 and ps5 prices are ridiculous at 235/40 and 265/35. I do t need to have the best just four decent tires in all my staggered sizes.
Great review as always. Just one gripe - why are these called 'ultra high performance tyres' these days? The PS3 was just a plain old 'high performance' tyre not so long ago. I think people would accept these were not aimed at 'ultra' performance, so why not just call them high performance tyres. This would then do away with the need to ever say 'ultra ultra high performance' ever again when reviewing Cup 2s etc......and nobody could be unhappy about that 😁 Thanks!
Would love to see tests of tyres where the manufacturer has different models/types in the same size... so for Michelin do a comparisson test on track for say the CrossClimate2, the latest Primacy and the PS5. Most major brands have an all season, a touring and a sport tyre in this size and many drivers will be brand loyal.
Thank you so much for the things you do! The absolute best tests on the market! So sad that we didn't get the FK520 since i just bought those :-) hope we'll see those in the near future! Would be nice to see the Advant sport V107, Potenza Sport and the FK520's !
@@henriquef1639 i don't do any track attacks, but by far it's the most comfortable tyre i've ever had. I have the 235/45/18 ones, the tread depth is 7,5mm and i only drove around 100km. Before that i had the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, they were less comfortable but definetly more sharper than the FK520's.
@@kooskoos1814 luckily for me my PowerProof tires were dead and the FK520 just came out. They are even manufactured on 02-22 :D Before buying the PowerProof Nokian tires i was considering the Fk510, but the model seemed a bit outdated, so i bought the recently released PowerProof. Also, the Fk520's rim protection is just insane. Probably the best one on the market. Wanted to write a review on tyresreview but i think it's a bit early
I have Conti PremiumContact 6 on my 2005 Renault Scenic 205/55 R16. They have so much grip that I have more fear of rolling than sliding haha, suspension ultra soft with high center of gravity with super sticky tires. I must say that I feel super comfortable and safe going faster than I should on turns in this potato car, amazing tires and for my next car I will put Cont SportContact 7 for sure.
Hello. Why don't you do a test witha family car, say Audi A6 45 or 55 tfsi avant quattro,or S6, you always test small cars and it is not realistic for the tire to be the same on a small car and a family car type Avant. This is just my suggestion and if you decide to do so please don't test on the bmw 🫣 ,for your safety and the safety of us all😊.
The Goodyear wins simply because it's always cheaper in the sizes I see. Same with the Asymmetric 5. I rock up and the Goodyear is at least 10 percent cheaper, so it's the easy choice.
hello! i follow all of your tests and you do a tremendous job for all of us! I have one question, can you please tell me about the cabin noise of the tyres or maybe you can implement this test in your further reviews? I'm looking forward to buy a new pair of tyres, I'm more interested in comfort and quieteness but i also like some spirited driving sometines. I'm into asymetric 6, pilot sport 5 and turanza t005. I see that turanza is the most confortable of the 3, but how about the in cabin noise? Which of the 3 do you think is the quietest inside on the golf? Thank you and very good job!!
I’m not sure if PS5’s are available in the USA yet. Ill probably I’ll probably be getting PS4’s for my new Tesla model Y in a few weeks. (For the softer ride comfort)
It still has very poor rim protection compared to Michelin or Goodyear. Running Continentals (or Hankooks) can become quite costly. Don't ask me how I know . . . .
Love the amount of detail in these tests, I actually just not long put Assymetric 5s on my Spec C after watching your older comparison video, it has totally transformed the car! Used to light the rears up in 3rd on corner exit in wet, now it won't even light up 1st gear! So cheers for that 👌
Hello, I'm just looking for the best tires, size 235 45 18, for the Lexus GS 300h, I also care about comfort and mileage, which tire would you recommend, Michelin Pilot Sport 4, Pilot Sport 5, Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric 6, or maybe Michelin Primacy 4, driving 50% route 50% city, thank you for your help.
once again, thank you for all the effort you put in. I was hoping the PS5 would be a bit better on subjective handling, but it seems not. Goodyear for me (once I've destroyed my current set!)
@@tyrereviews The "ST" version for South East Asia of the Pilot Sport 4 seems to be even worse! The floatiness of the SE Asian version was just ridiculous compared to an Eagle F1 or Potenza IMO.
If you are only on dry pavement then the continental but I think overall the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is the winner. Sometimes the road is wet and the continental is terrible on Curved Aquaplaning only getting 8th place. Once you loose it on water = crash.
Thanks for the example of tire manufacturers not always sending the tires you'd hoped for. Would've loved to see the Advan Apex and Sportcontact 7 in this test
After getting used to my M135 with RE71RS, I tried a M340 with T005. OMG the handling felt night and day 😂 Looks like the new PS5 still keeps the character of Michelin, which isn't my type..
Yet another awesome tyre review video Jonathan! Thanks! I presume these tyres were all tested when they were new and with full 100% thread depths? If so, it would be great if you could somehow re-test all of these some time down the road when they have worn down quite a bit. Maybe at thread depths of 80% and 50-60% etc? That's probably quite a bit of work, but it would be really interesting to see how they compare at different stages of the life of the tyre and whether they still can maintain their characteristics over time. I am really interested in how consistent these tyres will be :) Thanks again!
I would LOVE to do that sort of test, however the current price for FAIR wear testing is around 1 euro per set per KM. You'd need to do around 15,000km. That's 135,000 euros to do worn testing properly...
@@tyrereviews You could shorten that procedure with the same method as the Renault 5 Cup drivers did in the old days: Shave the tyres - there are machines that can do that for you. Probably they are also hidden in some small barns near the Michelin and Goodyear test tracks. 😁
The OEM PS4 tires on our Genesis G70 were complete trash and rapidly degraded with large chunks of rubber tearing out of the tread blocks with only 7 to 8k miles on the car. While the OG Pilot Super Sports were probably the best tires of all time for their era, and while the 4S and eventual 5S models may be superior, the other big tire companies have overtaken Michelin with what they offer.
Thank you Jonathan for another detailed review 🙏🏻 I have been waiting for this test to help me decide which tyres to buy. And also thank you for including Yokohama V105 in this test as it is my old summer tyre I need to replace 🙏🏻 (good benchmark for me) You always give planty of information that other test simply do not provide. As usual this test was very helpful for making a final decision prior purchase. Keep up the good work ✌🏻
As long as the Goodyear stays cheaper than the Michelin and Continental that's the one ill keep buying. They make my 350z handle better than it should!
Another great review! Not sure how the Michelin and Goodyear ended up being tied for 1st here though. The Goodyear basically beat the Michelin in almost every test - dry handling, wet handling, noise, and rolling resistance. Slightly less comfortable and prettier, but not sure how that makes it tied for 1st?
Michelin won in wet handling essentially as the GY aquaplaned a lot more than the Michelin? This was talked about in the video. Go back and listen again maybe. Times aren't everything although they were pretty mucn identical in the test. Confidence in your tyre and staying on the road count too - most normal drivers don't have a track to practice on and would lose it in curved aquaplaning. Michelin stopped better in the wet too - normal wet braking test and straight aquaplaning where the GY was garbage. And all this despite the Michelin being more comfortable.
if you get the goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 6, please return them if you see made in SLOVENIA, because I bought a set of 4 brand new and 2 of them are bumpy and make the car vibrate at high speed, did the wheels balancing 3 times and finally a guy showed me the tires being wobbly when rotated. Ask the shop to give you tires made in Germany!
@@zondaboy6493 Potenza RE004 has more tread depth (8mm), I think it's closer to the old Potenza S007A rather than the Potenza Sport. The former two are designed by Bridgestone Japan.
I've had the Turanza T005's and I never disliked a tyre that much. They felt like driving on pillows. They are indeed very soft and made driving in a straight line a wobbly experience. You could see the car moving over the tyres when just pushing a bit against the side of the car standing next to it. Maybe they were a total mismatch for my car and/or my taste of driving but I changed them after one year driving for GoodYears Asymm 5's and it just felt like driving a new car. The Asymm 6 tyres will certainly get my attention when my current asymm 5's are worn. Great video again, thanks!
Given the great results of the Bridgestone Turanza, I would love to see a comparison between the Turanza T005, the Potenza S001 and the Potenza Sport. This way we could see the differences between those types of tyres. Great video!
.... and include the S-005. So far I'm under the impression the S-005 is a milder (OE) version of the Potenza Sport. In such a comparison I'd expect the outdated S-001 to place last.
I had the Continentals on my sportscar and they always went a one direction. Jumped to Good Year and the response, the feeling , the straight running is so much better. They are dancing and singing in the curves at 160 kph.... I love them !!!
Don't feel quite so bad now you've mentioned sidewall looks as something people think about (I knew I was not the only one) when assessing tyres! But that said, I'll be sticking with the Goodyears, was a dye in the wool Michelin fan boy for many years until a twist in fate when my tyre guy talked me into my first set of Asymmetric 3's (a canceled order, so he had a set in stock in my size he would do me a deal on). Now a few years down the road, with a couple of sets of the 3's and a set of 5's under my belt, the new 6's will be my next new boots, I may only be fitting them to a very humble mondeo estate (and an oil burner at that), but I've yet to find a situation where they don't excel, and they're £25 a corner cheaper than the big "M", that was a free tank of fuel, until 2022 hit!!
@Tyre Reviews I will start sending them an email once a week with pict of asym6 and ps5 next ot each other to remind them how ugly it is and how beautiful sidewall can look .
@@Michael-dp4fo A little over 20k miles on the front, will say they don't quite match Michelin but not far off . Just put some a6's on mine and have to say they took a bit of bedding in, felt like they were over inflated for the first few days but have now settled down and are a step up from the a5's.
Got the Michelin PS5 for my Alfa GT in this dimension: first impressions > I like the balance of comfort and grip. But the looks, you're totally right! I'll write up a review on the website once I drive them a bit more ;) Stellar work, cheers!
But how is the road noise ? Good comfort with high road noise just don't add up. I'm sceptical about PS5 just because of the road noise, everything else about them looks fantastic.
@@JasonTsimplis No complaints about the noise. By specs it's higher, but in real life the frequency makes it so that it's not noticeable as much. I'm really liking the comfort in daily driving. Great tyre overall, tons of grip and also comfy + the looks which really make the car look better overall with a nice set of wheels. I absolutely recommend them, especially for GT cars.
@@djlosmi That's so good to hear. I was wondering about the frequency, as i've heard many people talking about different frequencies being intrusive while some other not at all, but i couldn't find much info. Thank you, your feedback pretty much clarified exactly what i was concerned about. I'll get the PS5 :)
@@JasonTsimplis I'm glad I helped. You can never go wrong Michelin lol :D In my eyes GY AS6 was too harsh for daily driving by the specs so I chose the more comfy choice - and I'm so glad I did!
I would love to see an aging comparison of tyres. So subjecting them to as many heat cycles as they would be subjected to during their 40.000km life and shaving them down. Then doing the usual dry and especially wet tests and seeing how much they degraded. I suspect that some brands will degrade a lot more than others. I have the segment of continental premium contact and eco contact in mind for this test.
Yeh - we definitely need a test that shows how tyres perform after a certain fixed mileage or wear amount. Manufacturers can design tyres just so they do well for 30 mins in these tests otherwise
@@tyrereviews understandable. Maybe a manufacturer is willing to cooperate? Seems like you have some very solid connections. I expect they would have thermal test chambers for the cycles and a machine to shave down the tire? Thanks for your answer!
@@emmamitchell1582 there are machines to shave the tyres, but from all the data i've seen you only really get correlation in wet braking compared to actual worn tyres, the rest is way off. If you can invent a machine to wear tyres realistically you'll be very rich
Interesting that Jonathan liked the Golf 7 more than the 8 as I prefer the mk8. I haven't driven either on track but the mk8 seems to be lighter on it's feet and has less understeer overall? Great tire test, used this channel to pick my last set of tires and wasn't disappointed.
Nice review. Wich tire do you think will mantain better performance when used? (Or wich tire will last longer?) I think this aspect is always underrated
@@tyrereviews agree! my first (and only) Goodyear's were dead after only 20.000km. I was shocked and disappointed, especially because i drive usually relaxed. My Cardealer confirmed me that the GY have a horrible Durability.
I've actually had a feel of the sidewalls on a new PS5 and an F1 Asy6 and the PS5 sidewall felt stiffer than the Goodyear yet it's still a less sporty tyre feel than Goodyear. 🤷
Another great review Jonathan. Especially interesting for me as about to change the 225/40R18 Turanza T005s on my M135i (F40) for something more sporty. I had been debating between PS4 OEs and PS5s, but finally went for PZ4OEs after watching a previous UHP summer tyre review of yours before this review came out, on the assumption the PS5s would be an evolution of the PS4s and not be as sporty as the PZ4s, which will be fitted tomorrow, so can't wait to see how they perform. PS Can't believe the mpg I could get from the T005s if I took it easy. Sure I will lose that with the PZ4s.
@@tyrereviews PZ4 OE's handling is great in the dry. No wet weather yet, so no chance to try them. As expected, fuel consumption not as good as the T005s but not too bad, and seem pretty quiet. Sidewalls on the PZ4s actually look quite cool. ☺️
Excuse my ignorance, but I assume the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the new version of the Pilot Sport 4 yes? I tried to get the Sport 4 based on your last review but it wasnt avail but this Sport 5 is.
@@vollcare4076 Hi mate. Have you decided what you're getting for your M140i yet re summer tyres?! PS5 what a let down! Such a shame the CSC7 is 19's and above or I'd likely get that next! For my brilliant Asymmetric 5's in 18's replacement in the future, it will likely be the A6. I only wish they'd improved on aquaplaning, but once tyres have worn down a few mm's the results could be totally different anyhow. It's often the highest initial tread depth that fares best to start with. When rain is deep enough that aquaplaning is likely I'm not going to be doing high speeds anyhow!
@@James-RJM if PS4S or SC7 would be available in 18” OEM sizes I would take one of these two. I fell in love with the PS5 tyre wall design and was hoping that PS5 would be step up in handling and steering feedback. As it’s not according to first tests I’ll go for Asym6 this summer F1SS is also an option, but most of the times the 245/35 18 is nowhere on stock
I will get my Bridgestone Turenza T005 back Wednesday and there is a story behind it. I own a CX-30 Skyactiv-X the "diesel" engine with regular Gas you don't have in the USA (Frankly I’m not sure you would like it). Mazda mounts those tires on that car, but since 2019 (the first model) the price of the Bridgestone has gone up. Mazda France has decided to replace them with Toyo. I bought the first model in 2019 with Bridgestone and with the new one (same model & trim) I got the Toyo. Mileage is up, feel heavy, and not as playful as the Bridgestone. I will get the tires from my old car back. When mileage is important for you and the car for it then the Turenza t005 is unbeatable.
I went with premium contact 6 on my octavia vrs mk3 estate (tuned to 307bhp) from the bridgestone potenzas (i hated them) i love them so far, so grippy in the dry and wet, not the best over our UK bumps and potholes but overall highly recommended, especially at £86 per tyre (225/40 r18) on an offer i cant complain at all with them. Love these videos, keep it up
I've had PC6 on my Mondeo Titanium X Sport 2.5T for a few years. Just swapped out to PS5s all round and agree the PC6 is fairly grippy, but lacks comfort on UK roads. Early days yet but the PS5 seem to be better for comfort already and also very grippy so far (not done anything too crazy yet). I do note a little lack of responsiveness but not precision vs. the PC6. In the UK where I'm actually more likely to use the car in wet weather (when walking, cycling or similar won't be as fun), I think I'll grow to appreciate the Michelins. Also I'm crossing my fingers for better wear and though it's hard to tell the road noise being a smidge lower should make for more pleasant motorway stints. Based on this the AS6 would have been an interesting option but with the current Michelin Spring 2022 offer I'll get £50 cashback making my fully fitted price of the PS5 lower than the shipped price of the AS6 (and noone seems to have stock of those for fitting near me / available to me - I can only find one place to order them online and no fitting option). So will I be happy moving from the Conti to the Michelin? Time will tell. I hope so. I don't have a performance hot hatch, but a car that is bigger that just happens to be able to hit 150mph. I hope the understeer isn't an issue. Also the PS5s do look pretty damn good.
What's your view on Pirelli P Zero WINTER? I can't see that you have reviewed them anywhere - they look like the only 3PMSF tyres that can fit on the next Honda Civic Type R
@@tyrereviews i can't wait. I chose these goodyears for the summer because southern Europe has quite curvy roads w/ fast speed limits, but i do drive a bit older car so i wanted something that is silent, safe, tad bit sporty and lasts for a long time. Based on comments of asymmetric 5 i bet these will last for quite some time. Also price was a big factor. 2x 245/40/17 was 269€ and 225/45/17 was 178€. With home delivery. So quite doable for a quality tire.
Feeling so smug! At your previous recommendation I put the Conti Premium Contact 6 on my BMW E39 and I’m loving it’s feel and great turn in, especially since I fitted Bilstein’s excellent B12 suspension kit. Wear has been good thus far, and I love its progression and great wet weather grip too. I can’t stop hooning around roundabouts and the great A roads (A272, 286, 283 are great) around S W Surrey either! Thank you so much for the tests.
@@pigeonpoo1823 I haven’t noticed them being any worse than other summer UHP tyre, they are always progressive when they do slide, which with a big rear drive saloon is welcome. They can maybe understeer a little more when colder, but again that’s to be expected
Jonathan! Awesome testing as always! Sucks that PS5 didnt improve on the sportiness from the PS4. Still a nice tyre. Maybe PS5S will fix that? Also love your dig at the GTI 8. GTI 7 seems so much nicer still.
Really pleased to hear that you do blind tests. I hope that the people who are changing the tyres are also aware of giving anything away with facial expressions, a big grin when they fit the tyres they expect to be the best can easily influence your own impressions of the tyre. Your adherence to the scientific method and providing results we can rely on, is awesome! Thank you!
Thank you for the unique content you bring on this channel. How much do you think the 91V version of the Continental PC6 would have been different in terms of comfort? I’m assuming the 94Y XL rating, which is the top end in terms of sidewall stiffness, should not cope particularly well with the comfort and noise rates.
Great test as always. Pretty sure I'd be picking the Goodyear out of these. Considering a set of these costs more than some cars I feel like it's a real shame we can't test drive tyres like we do cars. Might also have a huge impact on buying cars since switching from old Goodyears to new Pirellis has changed my porker from a twitchy slide machine with great feel into almost a soft GT car with seemingly infinite grip. I'll have to slap a P-Zero review on Tyre Reviews soonish, once I've put a few more miles on them to work out the wear. They'd definitely win any rim protector category! Pretty sure the huge overhangs mean my 265s are closer to 285 which also partially explains the awesome dry grip and not so awesome wet grip 😄
I wonder if comparing 94Y XL to 91Y is fair. I know it's hard to get exact analogues but XL vs normal tyres are different. Currently running F1 5s but consider switching to PS5 for my track car. Sadly I need both dry and wet handling, this is a close call..
The problem with the Eagle F1 is they only have 5.5mm of usable tyre. So you will definitely be changing them more often. The Semperit for example has over 25% more rubber to work with. As you note. The cheaper tyres get better and better every year, but they are also not that cheap any longer. The worst tyre is £70 and the best £80.
Spot on. I recently bought myself a set of Falken Azenis Fk520, just to answer myself a question: How much better are the premium tires vs the chinese ones? I was considering buying a set of Sailun Atrezzo ZSR (1 tyre for 69 euros) Vs The Falken Azenis FK520 (1 tyre for 125 euros - still cheap imo) The difference is kinda noticeable. A set of not so bad chinese tires for 280 euros vs 500 for the Falken ones. I hope the 2x difference will be noticeable
It does well in tests usually - www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2022-ADAC-Summer-Tyre-Test---15-Inch.htm www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2022-AMS-Performance-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm top marks in wet for both tests :o
Waiting for the yoko v107 to be tested... Which would you choose for 17'? Uhp/Uhhp... No worries with mileage ...I really like conti but it's pretty much expensive
Just got my set of PS5 245/35/zr20 for my 3 performance today, and it was excellent in wet gripping, very comfy ride, stable and lots of grip in corners!
I'm gutted that Bridgestone didn't send the Potenza Sport. Can you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a "Best Steering Feedback" 17" shootout for those of us who are afflicted with this addiction :-) with Advan Sport V107 vs Potenza Sport vs Asymmetric 6 et all. Would love to see the Advan A052 or similar as a reference. I.e. to see what the difference in steering feedack is to a semi-slick tyre and whether this margin is worth the trade off in other criteria. This would help those of us seeking the ultimate steering feedback and are willing to forgo all other criteria in that pursuit. Thanks for all the work you do!
@@tyrereviews I suspect you're right. Evo Magazine also showed a similar result for steering feedback during "9 and 10/tenths" track testing. However, the PC6 dropped to equal 3rd on the road route test. Beaten by the Pirelli PZ4 and Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2. It's similar to Evo's "road route" (1 to 6 tenths driving) that I'd love to see a "Best Steering Feedback" shootout. This is where I assume most punters like me spend 95%+ of their driving. The question I have is which tyre talks to you the most during typical road driving? Which to me would mean this is the most fun tyre. Having owned the PC6 on my Mark 6 Golf R, I'd agree with Evo. The PC6 does become more chatty, more alive when you're pushing it. At normal speeds it felt a bit dull and I wanted more. Keen to hear your thoughts. www.evo.co.uk/tyre-reviews/18309/best-car-tyres-evo-performance-tyre-test
@@markpavkovic Actually a road route was something I've been thinking about a lot recently, time is usually the issue but I plan to work it in where I can
@@tyrereviews Interesting. Is the Potenza Sport a step back from the Potenza S007A? The S007A has excellent feedback IMO, but it's a shame if the Sport has been a little bit "Europeanised". I noticed that the Sport is usually a little bit lighter than the S007A in every size. :(
Jonathan, did I get you right and you said "the Mk7 is the better car"? Thank you, I still own one of them (245 HP Performance/LSD, two door and manual of course). Thank you for this very first review including both the PS5 and the Assy 6. I very much appreciate it!
Thank you for the 17" UHP test, I don't wanna drive 225/40/18, but in 225/45/17 not so much, what you can buy. At the end I buy Goodyear, for 304€ a set.
Don't forget to follow us on instagram at instagram.com/Tyre_Reviews and review your tyres on www.tyrereviews.com :D
Good review. Would be interesting to see the PS5 Vs. PS4S if not already in the works?
Also - how’s that holy trinity RE71RS, A052 and Cup2 Connect test going? Let’s see the track kings
What track are you on?
hi mate, do you know which is the best street tyre for traction in 25-30Celsius? I have an FWD daily with around 260-270hp.... :/ :D and with the pirelli p zero its absolutely junk.... :S if i want a traction it needs some hardcore burnout ...but its deadly for the wearing, and i dont want to foolin with burnouts just because for traction :S
Just went and fitted a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 because of your excellent reviews 🙂
Hi, I wanna buy tyres for my crossover and have three options:
Nexen nfera Supreme(N5000 Platinum) ($175),
Nankang SP-9 Cross-Sport ($115), and
Giti Sport S2 Suv ($125).
I can’t decide which one should I go with, as comfort and smooth driving is the number one priority for me.
This channel is the gold standard when it comes to tyre testing & reviews. Nobody else even comes close.
Thank you!
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@@YHsTig I third that.
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These tyre tests are incredibly detailed and appreciated. Thank you!
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Glad you like them!
Yes, it’s tireporn 🤪😍
Conquer driving is a sick channel. I found it after I passed but watch him anyways cos yt
@@tyrereviews so I love your videos just wanted to say I just bought Bridgestone potenza re980+ and can’t believe the difference from grand touring tires from EP422. On a Chrysler 200 2015.
Incredible test as usual mate, so much detail, so much honesty, so much Jonathan Benson 🥰👊
I think I have a good idea what your favourite is. 🤓
@iNSTAGiB I wouldn't know without testing. Probably similar.
I've been waiting for this review! Great information 👊
Heyyy Ashley. What tyres do you have on your golf. Treat the learners with sporty tyres.
Also the Goodyear is usually cheaper than the Michelin, another bonus point for the F1 team
Yes, in 225/45/17 for me it's 20€ per tire
Yup I just paid 68 per corner for AS5 a few weeks ago in 225 45 17! Bargain compared to ps4/ps5
@@DaveSpecC good price, I can flex with 304€ for AS6 :))
Cheaper by a lot! Although I'm looking at older models, the Goodyear's are $120 a piece! Cheaper than the Michelins in my size. Mainly because they're being clearanced. But still, if you could have the Goodyear F1s for almost $500 a set cheaper than the Michelin sports, that's a no-brainer.
Hello! Incredible videos! One question: which feels sportier/funnier between the Asymmetric 6 and the Pilot Sport 4S ? Thank you very much!
Very Good question 👍
Direct comparison would be great
I‘d expect not much difference inbetween both as Asym6 is more sporty as PS4/PS5 and also PS4S is more sporty as PS4/5
we definitely would to know !!!
@@thibautanglade3804 are your tire sizes both available as Asym6 and PS4S ?
I went from Dunlop Sport Maxx rt2 225/45/17 to the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 6 two weeks ago and this tire is fenomenal in the wet and even better in the dry, so well balanced, loads of grip in the corners and great feedback from the road!
EDIT: 7 months later after summer season ended, my conclusion is that this tire is amazing, all around very good performer, very linear and predictable slippage in the corners and performance in the wet is ridiculous!
10/10 would reccommend to anyone!
Great to hear! Get a review on www.tyrereviews.com sometime :D
The dunlop sport maxx is actually a very impressive tire too
Great to hear
Which car mate ?
i've had them too in 245/40/18, and just as you, was very impressed with them. but only for about 6 months or so, afterwards they feel a hell of a lot less grippy in dry, still good in wet, but does lose its qualities very quickly. fwd 270hp/400nm by the way.
how many seasons did you drive to dunlop? how many km?
As other comments have said and I have before, the level of effort, production quality, and outright professionalism in these tests is second to none. The honest opinions are invaluable and its rare to find these days. I've always thought the ps4 was great but as you have always said, it's numb which is sad to hear the 5 is the same. It's a shame you don't get more exposure for the effort put in, you deserve so much better
Thank you :)
I'd have to agree the PS4 is quite a numb feeling tyre - but it makes up for it in other areas, particularly in the wet - and I live in a very wet climate - so for me it's an excellent road tyre - and now the PS5 has been released, the PS4 is great value here as they run out stock. Yokohama burnt me a number of years ago when I bought a set after they had transferred production from Japan to Malaysia, and the quality tanked to the levels of budget tyre brands - at least for the set I bought. I guess they have sorted that out now, or perhaps Europe get tyres from another manufacturing location.
@@Beer_Dad1975 It's the best performing wet tyre I've driven, and for that alone it's arguably the best road tyre although haven't had a chance at the ps5 yet. I just wish they weren't so numb to feel, although I have cup 2s on my weekender so it probs worsens the effect
@@lepermessiyah5823 PS4S's fix the problem of numbness - at least to my feel - of course they are quite a step up in price - they haven't been available in 245/40 R18's until recently here, so this is my first set. I've never tried the Cup 2 but I imagine it's a totally different level, and no doubt exaggerated further by the type of car you'd fit such a tyre to.
@@Beer_Dad1975 yeah 4s sizes are limited and availability, especially in Australia, is slim. And yes, going from a daily runaround to the weekender is definitely a step up lol
What about Tyre wear, l no it’s subject to how you drive but while your testing you could at least rank them….
The level of detail and commitment to objective testing is really appreciated, great work. Disappointed they haven't sharpened the PS5 as that was my main complaint going from the PS3 to the PS4, but I felt it was probably the better tyre all round. If that's the sacrifice they've made to allow it to be the fantastic all rounder it is, then I'll take it. Love being able to drive in the wet like it's dry!
I got no problems with dual winners... different tires for different needs. The strength of your reviews has never been just the rankings, but the process and evaluation of each entry. Helps the buyer understand the tires and what they're buying into.
Boy, did the Goodyear come ever so close to owning the title solely, had it not been the poor hydroplaning performance. I was this close to putting it on the shipping list for the next set on my E46 coupé, only that I live in Vancouver, Canada, where the spring/fall sessions are WET, WET, WET. Otherwise, its sporty driving focus fits the car's character to a tee.
Michelin has always been about balance in all traits, while not necessarily acing each. Call it a broad-focus approach that gives the users the biggest envelope in various conditions (still loving my AS3s).
Kudos to another splendid test video. These take tons of work. 💯
I'm surprised that the Michelin 5 was still so soft.. though I feel like they are trying to push more performance focused customers to the 4S or Cup 2 now. But maybe sales of their performance tires went up when they got softer, as I feel a lot of people I think like to say they want sporty, but they mostly notice ride quality..
Exactly!
If they wear at a rate similar to PS4, it's best avoided. That's what nobody tells you, they wear quickly and as soon as there is any wear it instantly loses all of its performance. I wonder if that has changed at all with the PS5..
It's not surprising honestly, Michelin has been doing it since the Pilot Sport / Pilot Exalto. Now they're called the Pilot Sport S / Pilot Sport, but one is more about sports cars and the other about luxury sedans.
The promotional video for the Pilot Sport 5 uses an Audi A5 Sportback and the main argument is low wear with high level of wet grip.
@@dufonrafal yeah, I think this is like how even SUVs now have an "M" or "AMG". People want the performance name, but don't actually want any of the performance compromises
well as far i know the "PS5S" will be out next year this isnt the "sporty" tire at all more like universal one i would say... so i will grab the PS4S this year-ofc sportcup2 is another lvl... thinking about the new contis sportcontact 7 they rlly performed pretty good in test but still i got an i30n and the forums about what to wear instead of the Pzeros are like 100% ppl that changed to PS4S = gr8 improvement for the car... and the michelin last longer than the competitors... still u prolly gonan change them like every or every2 year so prolly doesnt matter at all :D
Its nice to find a review which tells exaclty how a tire performs, also nice finding someone finally commenting the negatives of the Michelin PS. I was skeptical, now I am sure about the Yokohamas. Thank you very much for this review, very on point, no bullshit, only real feelings and driving data. Thanks!
Thanks for great timing of this review. Just ordered a set of Goodyear Eagle F1s off the back of this video 👍
Let me know how you find them!
This is the one channel that could get away with making longer videos! I love these videos and you are actually making tire reviews more interesting than car reviews on RUclips!
Thanks for testing the Yokohama Advan Sport V105, I have been running this tyre for years and absolutely love it on track days. Glad to see it is still at the top for dry handling and great to know the PS5 is not my tyre. The Continental looks like a great succesor to my V105's though!
I have just replaced 2 x old Yokahama advan db V551 for 2 x PS5. The advan were bad on bumps and potholes. I already have PS4 on other 2 tyres. The difference between the advan and the PS4 and PS5 is amazing. The PS4 and PS5 are way better on bumps. Just changing the 2 tyres to PS5 has meant that the car is more fuel efficient and as it is better over bumps you can put an extra 1or 2 PSI in the tyres and still ride good. The PS4 & PS5 are also better on corners and have less body roll. I will be buying the PS5 from now on.
What a missed opportunity to have the best tire comparison in the most popular 17 inch dimension by including the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, Yokohama Advan V107 and the new Falken FK520. It would have been a real benchmark. I hope for a future update. Great work nevertheless as always.
Two of those don't exist and then Bridgestone did a bridgestone
@@tyrereviews Yokohama come out this month, Falken FK520 is being sold already in 225/45/17.
Bridgestone did disappoint with their choice even though their Potenza Sport is impressive In this dimension, I just fitted it a week ago.
@@tyrereviews Lol comparing a PremiumContact with a Pilot sport 5(instead of Extremecontact sport) was already a JOKE! Way to go to promote Michelin..
@@michobebemckawi There's more to the world than America, try finding an ECS in Europe...
An idea for a future video: Influence of load ratings: the same tyre on cars of a different weight, with 2-3 different load rated tyres. So: how will, e.g., a tyre that‘s good on an optioned out AWD Golf fair on a Mazda Miata or even a Caterham, and the other way around.
That would be a great review! A few weeks ago when the GY AS6 was tested the first time, I was a bit concerned about its somewhat lower "aquaplaning resistance". The MX-5 is very 'sensitive' in rainy and cold weather in general.
The issue is that it's not linear between brands, sometimes it would be literally the same tyre with a different sidewall, but I do want to make a video on it
@@tyrereviews That would be awesome. I’m always hesitant to choose tyres that were tested good on a Golf or BMW for my Miata, because the much lower weight might change which tyre actually works well, and it would be great to have at least a rough idea how much that really affects it.
Thanks for adding the Yokos in the mix! I’m one of those that have been asking. As always, excellent review 👏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have recently fitted Michelin Pilot Sport 5's to my Golf7 R and find your conclusions pretty bang on to be fair. They are SO predictable in the wet and in the dry and very supple in terms of ride quality but they are not for the precision driver or track days in that they are a little numb and lacking in feel for competitive drivers, but as a road tire they are superb and suit me to a tee, as I like to make swift but relaxed and ultimately very safe progress on the country roads where I live which are too often wet and greasy. I would fit them again without question as they take so much stress out of my daily commute. Oh, and they hold tire dressing better than my old PS4's by a big big margin due to their sidewall design.
Thank you for that feedback. May i ask something, as i'm interested in fitting PS5 too (not for track, just commuting, highway and some spirited driving).
You said they're SO predictable ? I would assume in a good way, right ? (grippy, confident etc..)
Also, would you say the road noise is acceptable for highway driving ?
@@JasonTsimplis
Noisy in old roads. Quiet in new asphalt.
Positively predictible, lots of grip even in violent cornering where other tires lose shape.
Their true beauty is beyond 140kmh
@@hanynowsky thanks mate :)
What i love about michelins is that they genuinely highlight their brand and tire on the outside,, a small detail but very nice one
Agreed, my friend.
Looks really beautiful and sporty on the outside.
I don't get why goodyear insist on having such an ugly sidewall.
@@zondaboy6493 exactly, when paying high prices for the best its a bit satisfying that people can see it,, goodyear looks way too normal
The Yokohama comes standard on my MX-5 (if I had 16" wheels, Mazda's preferred size for this car), I'm so happy you tested it. In that car, it's a lot of fun. Would be cool if you will test the V107 you mentioned. You can't even buy the V105 in the US anymore [on tirerack] in small sizes.
PS5 is too comfort oriented for a UHP tyre and poor value-for-money compared to the Assymetric 6.
Still leagues ahead of premium touring tyres, and has a definite spot on the market. I doubt any other tyre offers such levels of comfort and security in all weathers, even if it comes at the expense of lap times and well, expense. I keep on recommending them to anyone whose health and happiness I value, regardless of their bhp or driving style.
@@rdvil
UHP tyres aren’t about ‘comfort’.
The PS5 should have the wear advantage back now as it's 40% better than the PS4
@@stephenpage-murray7226 I think they are the best option for street performance. For more performance, semi-track performance, you have PS4S.
@@DashCamSerbia the Assy 6 is better. The Supersport, Supersport R & RS are better again for track work.
I’m buying the Hankook Ventus as I refuse to pay £200+ for one tire the ps4 and ps5 prices are ridiculous at 235/40 and 265/35. I do t need to have the best just four decent tires in all my staggered sizes.
Great review as always. Just one gripe - why are these called 'ultra high performance tyres' these days? The PS3 was just a plain old 'high performance' tyre not so long ago. I think people would accept these were not aimed at 'ultra' performance, so why not just call them high performance tyres. This would then do away with the need to ever say 'ultra ultra high performance' ever again when reviewing Cup 2s etc......and nobody could be unhappy about that 😁 Thanks!
Some brands call the premium touring segment "high performance" for some reason
Would love to see tests of tyres where the manufacturer has different models/types in the same size... so for Michelin do a comparisson test on track for say the CrossClimate2, the latest Primacy and the PS5. Most major brands have an all season, a touring and a sport tyre in this size and many drivers will be brand loyal.
I love those too, working on them :)
Thank you so much for the things you do! The absolute best tests on the market! So sad that we didn't get the FK520 since i just bought those :-) hope we'll see those in the near future! Would be nice to see the Advant sport V107, Potenza Sport and the FK520's !
How do you rate Fk520 with others from this category?
@@henriquef1639 i don't do any track attacks, but by far it's the most comfortable tyre i've ever had. I have the 235/45/18 ones, the tread depth is 7,5mm and i only drove around 100km. Before that i had the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, they were less comfortable but definetly more sharper than the FK520's.
@@alexest2665 I had FK510 before and these were very good, especially in the wet. I definitely will buy the new 520 as soon as I need new tires
@@kooskoos1814 luckily for me my PowerProof tires were dead and the FK520 just came out. They are even manufactured on 02-22 :D Before buying the PowerProof Nokian tires i was considering the Fk510, but the model seemed a bit outdated, so i bought the recently released PowerProof. Also, the Fk520's rim protection is just insane. Probably the best one on the market. Wanted to write a review on tyresreview but i think it's a bit early
@@alexest2665 how do they compare to the Nokians ?
Got the Asymmetric 6 for my Miata, and so far I'm really happy with it. Great corner stability, control and grip.
Which tyres did you had before on the MX5 ?
@@vollcare4076 OEM Bridgestone Potenzas, the Goodyears feel much better
Do they give you confidence in the wet and cold (1-10c)?
oooo which potenza? Also get a review on www.tyrereviews.com :)
@@pigeonpoo1823 Haven't tested them in the wet, but they work great on dry roads at 5°C
I'm still impressed by the Hankook S1 Evo3, as they should be offering a new V12 'Evo3' model for this group.
Someone give him a knighthood. Awesome content Jack 👍🏽
Jack?! lol
@@tyrereviews ahahah sorry Jonathan. You have Alex Kerstern to thank for me thinking that was you name! Cheers for the content though 😂👍🏽
I have Conti PremiumContact 6 on my 2005 Renault Scenic 205/55 R16. They have so much grip that I have more fear of rolling than sliding haha, suspension ultra soft with high center of gravity with super sticky tires. I must say that I feel super comfortable and safe going faster than I should on turns in this potato car, amazing tires and for my next car I will put Cont SportContact 7 for sure.
Hello.
Why don't you do a test witha family car, say Audi A6 45 or 55 tfsi avant quattro,or S6, you always test small cars and it is not realistic for the tire to be the same on a small car and a family car type Avant.
This is just my suggestion and if you decide to do so please don't test on the bmw 🫣 ,for your safety and the safety of us all😊.
Would have loved to see P Zero in the line up
The Goodyear wins simply because it's always cheaper in the sizes I see. Same with the Asymmetric 5. I rock up and the Goodyear is at least 10 percent cheaper, so it's the easy choice.
Bloody good tyre too!
hello! i follow all of your tests and you do a tremendous job for all of us! I have one question, can you please tell me about the cabin noise of the tyres or maybe you can implement this test in your further reviews? I'm looking forward to buy a new pair of tyres, I'm more interested in comfort and quieteness but i also like some spirited driving sometines. I'm into asymetric 6, pilot sport 5 and turanza t005. I see that turanza is the most confortable of the 3, but how about the in cabin noise? Which of the 3 do you think is the quietest inside on the golf? Thank you and very good job!!
take the GOODYEAR
I’m not sure if PS5’s are available in the USA yet. Ill probably I’ll probably be getting PS4’s for my new Tesla model Y in a few weeks. (For the softer ride comfort)
Yes, I tried to get some in Arizona, no luck. I hope they will be available in states soon.
@@nafnaf0 I’m also waiting for the pilot sport EV tires to be made available for Y performance
If you want a Continental PC6 with rim protector you need to choose the “FR” variant. Awesome test!
It still has very poor rim protection compared to Michelin or Goodyear. Running Continentals (or Hankooks) can become quite costly. Don't ask me how I know . . . .
Yay! Finally a Yokohama tires review! Thank you for reviewing them! I love them on my cars.
Love the amount of detail in these tests, I actually just not long put Assymetric 5s on my Spec C after watching your older comparison video, it has totally transformed the car! Used to light the rears up in 3rd on corner exit in wet, now it won't even light up 1st gear! So cheers for that 👌
really?
Hello, I'm just looking for the best tires, size 235 45 18, for the Lexus GS 300h, I also care about comfort and mileage, which tire would you recommend, Michelin Pilot Sport 4, Pilot Sport 5, Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric 6, or maybe Michelin Primacy 4, driving 50% route 50% city, thank you for your help.
once again, thank you for all the effort you put in.
I was hoping the PS5 would be a bit better on subjective handling, but it seems not. Goodyear for me (once I've destroyed my current set!)
They seem to have their own ideas of what uhp should be
@@tyrereviews The "ST" version for South East Asia of the Pilot Sport 4 seems to be even worse! The floatiness of the SE Asian version was just ridiculous compared to an Eagle F1 or Potenza IMO.
Goodyear sounds like the go for me. Can't wait to try them one day
Let me know how you find them when you do!
Great as always. Please try to get hold of FK520!
I tried :(
If you are only on dry pavement then the continental but I think overall the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is the winner. Sometimes the road is wet and the continental is terrible on Curved Aquaplaning only getting 8th place. Once you loose it on water = crash.
Thanks for the example of tire manufacturers not always sending the tires you'd hoped for. Would've loved to see the Advan Apex and Sportcontact 7 in this test
이거보고 미쉐린 ps5 샀습니다
좋은 영상 감사합니다
After getting used to my M135 with RE71RS, I tried a M340 with T005. OMG the handling felt night and day 😂
Looks like the new PS5 still keeps the character of Michelin, which isn't my type..
What do you mean by night & day?
RE71 was good with M135, M340 was bad on T005 ?
@@vollcare4076 Yes just after the first corner I pushed M340 a bit
why testing 94 load index on a car that requires 91? isn's it making the wheel less comfy ?
Yet another awesome tyre review video Jonathan! Thanks!
I presume these tyres were all tested when they were new and with full 100% thread depths?
If so, it would be great if you could somehow re-test all of these some time down the road when they have worn down quite a bit. Maybe at thread depths of 80% and 50-60% etc?
That's probably quite a bit of work, but it would be really interesting to see how they compare at different stages of the life of the tyre and whether they still can maintain their characteristics over time.
I am really interested in how consistent these tyres will be :) Thanks again!
I would LOVE to do that sort of test, however the current price for FAIR wear testing is around 1 euro per set per KM.
You'd need to do around 15,000km.
That's 135,000 euros to do worn testing properly...
@@tyrereviews You could shorten that procedure with the same method as the Renault 5 Cup drivers did in the old days: Shave the tyres - there are machines that can do that for you. Probably they are also hidden in some small barns near the Michelin and Goodyear test tracks. 😁
@@Fastvoice sadly shaving the tires doesn't offer the same results as real world wear due to lack of heat cycles etc.
@@tire_reviews Maybe the manufacturers have some special procedures to speed up that process.
@@Fastvoice sadly not, no one can get machine to corrolate with road properly. Some claim they're close but without proof
The OEM PS4 tires on our Genesis G70 were complete trash and rapidly degraded with large chunks of rubber tearing out of the tread blocks with only 7 to 8k miles on the car. While the OG Pilot Super Sports were probably the best tires of all time for their era, and while the 4S and eventual 5S models may be superior, the other big tire companies have overtaken Michelin with what they offer.
Thank you Jonathan for another detailed review 🙏🏻 I have been waiting for this test to help me decide which tyres to buy. And also thank you for including Yokohama V105 in this test as it is my old summer tyre I need to replace 🙏🏻 (good benchmark for me) You always give planty of information that other test simply do not provide. As usual this test was very helpful for making a final decision prior purchase. Keep up the good work ✌🏻
Glad you enjoyed!
SMASHING the sub button!
As long as the Goodyear stays cheaper than the Michelin and Continental that's the one ill keep buying. They make my 350z handle better than it should!
:D
i drive the new goodyear 6 and its the best tyre i had so far.... before i drove michelin and continental
and you rly feel the low rolling resistance from this awesome tyre
Which tyre did you drive before the asym6 on this car ?!
@@vollcare4076 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 and Continental Sport contact 6
@@johnnyheast2615 good to hear and surprising that you already replace the pretty new PS5 with Asym6
On which car do you drive these tyres ?
Another great review! Not sure how the Michelin and Goodyear ended up being tied for 1st here though. The Goodyear basically beat the Michelin in almost every test - dry handling, wet handling, noise, and rolling resistance. Slightly less comfortable and prettier, but not sure how that makes it tied for 1st?
Michelin better aquaplaning
Michelin won in wet handling essentially as the GY aquaplaned a lot more than the Michelin? This was talked about in the video. Go back and listen again maybe.
Times aren't everything although they were pretty mucn identical in the test. Confidence in your tyre and staying on the road count too - most normal drivers don't have a track to practice on and would lose it in curved aquaplaning.
Michelin stopped better in the wet too - normal wet braking test and straight aquaplaning where the GY was garbage.
And all this despite the Michelin being more comfortable.
Because it has a sexy sidewall. If you even consider the look of a tyre when buying you have serious problems 🙄
aquaplaning - michelin was 1-st GY 8th, dry handling GY-2md, M-4th,dry braking Gy1-st M- 3rd, wet handling GY-1st, M-2ndh , wet breaking Gy-4th, M-3rd.So, michelin isn't best but PS5 don't have any weakness
@@Zduneqq the Michelin just isn't a sporty tyre in comparison to the Goodyear. Soft sidewalls gives you lazy steering.
if you get the goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 6, please return them if you see made in SLOVENIA, because I bought a set of 4 brand new and 2 of them are bumpy and make the car vibrate at high speed, did the wheels balancing 3 times and finally a guy showed me the tires being wobbly when rotated. Ask the shop to give you tires made in Germany!
Damn I was looking forward to seeing how the potenza sports were going to perform alongside ps5 and Asymmetric 6 🤷🏾♂️🙈😔
Me too 😢
I wouldn't buy the potenza sport simply due to the high wear rate.
@@zondaboy6493 I wasn't intending to use the potenzas on track ..
@@zondaboy6493 Potenza RE004 has more tread depth (8mm), I think it's closer to the old Potenza S007A rather than the Potenza Sport. The former two are designed by Bridgestone Japan.
I've had the Turanza T005's and I never disliked a tyre that much. They felt like driving on pillows. They are indeed very soft and made driving in a straight line a wobbly experience. You could see the car moving over the tyres when just pushing a bit against the side of the car standing next to it. Maybe they were a total mismatch for my car and/or my taste of driving but I changed them after one year driving for GoodYears Asymm 5's and it just felt like driving a new car. The Asymm 6 tyres will certainly get my attention when my current asymm 5's are worn. Great video again, thanks!
Given the great results of the Bridgestone Turanza, I would love to see a comparison between the Turanza T005, the Potenza S001 and the Potenza Sport. This way we could see the differences between those types of tyres. Great video!
.... and include the S-005. So far I'm under the impression the S-005 is a milder (OE) version of the Potenza Sport. In such a comparison I'd expect the outdated S-001 to place last.
I had the Continentals on my sportscar and they always went a one direction. Jumped to Good Year and the response, the feeling , the straight running is so much better. They are dancing and singing in the curves at 160 kph.... I love them !!!
Don't feel quite so bad now you've mentioned sidewall looks as something people think about (I knew I was not the only one) when assessing tyres! But that said, I'll be sticking with the Goodyears, was a dye in the wool Michelin fan boy for many years until a twist in fate when my tyre guy talked me into my first set of Asymmetric 3's (a canceled order, so he had a set in stock in my size he would do me a deal on). Now a few years down the road, with a couple of sets of the 3's and a set of 5's under my belt, the new 6's will be my next new boots, I may only be fitting them to a very humble mondeo estate (and an oil burner at that), but I've yet to find a situation where they don't excel, and they're £25 a corner cheaper than the big "M", that was a free tank of fuel, until 2022 hit!!
Fingers crossed Goodyear have some sidewall porn for the Asym 7 :)
@Tyre Reviews I will start sending them an email once a week with pict of asym6 and ps5 next ot each other to remind them how ugly it is and how beautiful sidewall can look .
How long are the Goodyear's lasting you? Just got the f1 a6 haven't found a tyre yet with good wear first Goodyear's so fingers 🤞
@@Michael-dp4fo A little over 20k miles on the front, will say they don't quite match Michelin but not far off . Just put some a6's on mine and have to say they took a bit of bedding in, felt like they were over inflated for the first few days but have now settled down and are a step up from the a5's.
Great test! But wish the PZ4 was included I am using them now and they are fantastic. But why did you say the Golf 7 was better than the Golf 8?
Got the Michelin PS5 for my Alfa GT in this dimension: first impressions > I like the balance of comfort and grip. But the looks, you're totally right! I'll write up a review on the website once I drive them a bit more ;) Stellar work, cheers!
Alfa without Pirelli? :D
But how is the road noise ? Good comfort with high road noise just don't add up.
I'm sceptical about PS5 just because of the road noise, everything else about them looks fantastic.
@@JasonTsimplis No complaints about the noise. By specs it's higher, but in real life the frequency makes it so that it's not noticeable as much. I'm really liking the comfort in daily driving. Great tyre overall, tons of grip and also comfy + the looks which really make the car look better overall with a nice set of wheels. I absolutely recommend them, especially for GT cars.
@@djlosmi That's so good to hear. I was wondering about the frequency, as i've heard many people talking about different frequencies being intrusive while some other not at all, but i couldn't find much info. Thank you, your feedback pretty much clarified exactly what i was concerned about. I'll get the PS5 :)
@@JasonTsimplis I'm glad I helped. You can never go wrong Michelin lol :D In my eyes GY AS6 was too harsh for daily driving by the specs so I chose the more comfy choice - and I'm so glad I did!
Well we want to see the other Yokohama tires. Too bad they didn't release AD09R in EU. Fucking EU regs
Agreed
As always, the Michelins are the best tyres for your daily. Safest in all conditions and plenty of grip when you drive a bit more spirited.
What about their higher road noise though... ?
Again no Falken Azenis FK 510 / 520
I would love to see an aging comparison of tyres. So subjecting them to as many heat cycles as they would be subjected to during their 40.000km life and shaving them down. Then doing the usual dry and especially wet tests and seeing how much they degraded. I suspect that some brands will degrade a lot more than others.
I have the segment of continental premium contact and eco contact in mind for this test.
Yeh - we definitely need a test that shows how tyres perform after a certain fixed mileage or wear amount. Manufacturers can design tyres just so they do well for 30 mins in these tests otherwise
I would also love to, however cost is a huge factory. It would be 100's of thousands.
@@tyrereviews understandable. Maybe a manufacturer is willing to cooperate? Seems like you have some very solid connections. I expect they would have thermal test chambers for the cycles and a machine to shave down the tire?
Thanks for your answer!
@@emmamitchell1582 there are machines to shave the tyres, but from all the data i've seen you only really get correlation in wet braking compared to actual worn tyres, the rest is way off. If you can invent a machine to wear tyres realistically you'll be very rich
Miglior pneumatico estivo per kia ceed gt 150kw
225/40 R18 92Y? 🙏🏻
Another amazing review. Your work is brillant. Thank you very much Jonathan !
It would be nice to have a test best UHP vs best touring tyres.
We kinda did with the T005 in this lol
@@tyrereviews I know but with a lot more ! But the UHP are still my test 😅.
Interesting that Jonathan liked the Golf 7 more than the 8 as I prefer the mk8. I haven't driven either on track but the mk8 seems to be lighter on it's feet and has less understeer overall?
Great tire test, used this channel to pick my last set of tires and wasn't disappointed.
Nice review. Wich tire do you think will mantain better performance when used? (Or wich tire will last longer?)
I think this aspect is always underrated
Just see the threadwear dude
The PS5 should have the lead in wear now
@@tyrereviews agree! my first (and only) Goodyear's were dead after only 20.000km. I was shocked and disappointed, especially because i drive usually relaxed. My Cardealer confirmed me that the GY have a horrible Durability.
I've actually had a feel of the sidewalls on a new PS5 and an F1 Asy6 and the PS5 sidewall felt stiffer than the Goodyear yet it's still a less sporty tyre feel than Goodyear. 🤷
Another great review Jonathan. Especially interesting for me as about to change the 225/40R18 Turanza T005s on my M135i (F40) for something more sporty. I had been debating between PS4 OEs and PS5s, but finally went for PZ4OEs after watching a previous UHP summer tyre review of yours before this review came out, on the assumption the PS5s would be an evolution of the PS4s and not be as sporty as the PZ4s, which will be fitted tomorrow, so can't wait to see how they perform.
PS Can't believe the mpg I could get from the T005s if I took it easy. Sure I will lose that with the PZ4s.
Ooo let me know how you find the Pz4!
@@tyrereviews PZ4 OE's handling is great in the dry. No wet weather yet, so no chance to try them. As expected, fuel consumption not as good as the T005s but not too bad, and seem pretty quiet. Sidewalls on the PZ4s actually look quite cool. ☺️
Excuse my ignorance, but I assume the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the new version of the Pilot Sport 4 yes? I tried to get the Sport 4 based on your last review but it wasnt avail but this Sport 5 is.
Yes it is
I got the sportcontact 7 for my 125d after watching your last review. I am very impressed they perform great and I havent discovered a weak point.
19“ ?
@@vollcare4076 yep 225 35 19
Glad you like them! Get a review on www.tyrereviews.com
Please please please review the new Nokian Outpost AT. A test done also in the snow would be highly appreciated.
Once again a great video. Keep up the good work!
I am only missing the Conti Sportcontact 7; maybe you can review it next time
Not available in 17”
@@vollcare4076 Hi mate. Have you decided what you're getting for your M140i yet re summer tyres?!
PS5 what a let down!
Such a shame the CSC7 is 19's and above or I'd likely get that next!
For my brilliant Asymmetric 5's in 18's replacement in the future, it will likely be the A6. I only wish they'd improved on aquaplaning, but once tyres have worn down a few mm's the results could be totally different anyhow. It's often the highest initial tread depth that fares best to start with.
When rain is deep enough that aquaplaning is likely I'm not going to be doing high speeds anyhow!
@@James-RJM if PS4S or SC7 would be available in 18” OEM sizes I would take one of these two.
I fell in love with the PS5 tyre wall design and was hoping that PS5 would be step up in handling and steering feedback.
As it’s not according to first tests I’ll go for Asym6 this summer
F1SS is also an option, but most of the times the 245/35 18 is nowhere on stock
I will get my Bridgestone Turenza T005 back Wednesday and there is a story behind it. I own a CX-30 Skyactiv-X the "diesel" engine with regular Gas you don't have in the USA (Frankly I’m not sure you would like it). Mazda mounts those tires on that car, but since 2019 (the first model) the price of the Bridgestone has gone up. Mazda France has decided to replace them with Toyo. I bought the first model in 2019 with Bridgestone and with the new one (same model & trim) I got the Toyo. Mileage is up, feel heavy, and not as playful as the Bridgestone. I will get the tires from my old car back.
When mileage is important for you and the car for it then the Turenza t005 is unbeatable.
Glad you're liking them, get a review on www.tyrereviews.com :)
I went with premium contact 6 on my octavia vrs mk3 estate (tuned to 307bhp) from the bridgestone potenzas (i hated them)
i love them so far, so grippy in the dry and wet, not the best over our UK bumps and potholes but overall highly recommended, especially at £86 per tyre (225/40 r18) on an offer i cant complain at all with them.
Love these videos, keep it up
I've had PC6 on my Mondeo Titanium X Sport 2.5T for a few years. Just swapped out to PS5s all round and agree the PC6 is fairly grippy, but lacks comfort on UK roads. Early days yet but the PS5 seem to be better for comfort already and also very grippy so far (not done anything too crazy yet). I do note a little lack of responsiveness but not precision vs. the PC6. In the UK where I'm actually more likely to use the car in wet weather (when walking, cycling or similar won't be as fun), I think I'll grow to appreciate the Michelins. Also I'm crossing my fingers for better wear and though it's hard to tell the road noise being a smidge lower should make for more pleasant motorway stints. Based on this the AS6 would have been an interesting option but with the current Michelin Spring 2022 offer I'll get £50 cashback making my fully fitted price of the PS5 lower than the shipped price of the AS6 (and noone seems to have stock of those for fitting near me / available to me - I can only find one place to order them online and no fitting option).
So will I be happy moving from the Conti to the Michelin? Time will tell. I hope so. I don't have a performance hot hatch, but a car that is bigger that just happens to be able to hit 150mph. I hope the understeer isn't an issue. Also the PS5s do look pretty damn good.
I have PC6 on my VRS too :) Gets, get your thoughts on www.tyrereviews.com please :)
@@TheChiraagG Michelin does not offer any cashback in Serbia. >:(
@@DashCamSerbia that's unfortunate!
@@TheChiraagG Yeah had to pay full price for a set of CrossClimate 2, and chuck a set of Toyo NanoEnergy 3 in the bin.
What's your view on Pirelli P Zero WINTER? I can't see that you have reviewed them anywhere - they look like the only 3PMSF tyres that can fit on the next Honda Civic Type R
What were Bridgestone thinking! Really looked forward to seeing the Sport here again.
Me too
Does the Potenza S005 come in 17"? The S005 is OE fit on lots of cars, and I wonder how it compares to the Sport.
Gonna install Goodyear Asymmetric 6 and 17" set (225+245 staggered set) on saturday. Can't wait!
I look forward to your feedback!
@@tyrereviews i can't wait. I chose these goodyears for the summer because southern Europe has quite curvy roads w/ fast speed limits, but i do drive a bit older car so i wanted something that is silent, safe, tad bit sporty and lasts for a long time. Based on comments of asymmetric 5 i bet these will last for quite some time.
Also price was a big factor. 2x 245/40/17 was 269€ and 225/45/17 was 178€. With home delivery. So quite doable for a quality tire.
Feeling so smug! At your previous recommendation I put the Conti Premium Contact 6 on my BMW E39 and I’m loving it’s feel and great turn in, especially since I fitted Bilstein’s excellent B12 suspension kit. Wear has been good thus far, and I love its progression and great wet weather grip too. I can’t stop hooning around roundabouts and the great A roads (A272, 286, 283 are great) around S W Surrey either! Thank you so much for the tests.
Glad you're enjoying them, get a review on the site :D
How have you found them below 10 Celsius?
@@tyrereviews I will, think I reviewed the Goodyear Eagle F1 5’s I had previously, so I’ll do the same for these!
@@pigeonpoo1823 I haven’t noticed them being any worse than other summer UHP tyre, they are always progressive when they do slide, which with a big rear drive saloon is welcome. They can maybe understeer a little more when colder, but again that’s to be expected
@@huwprice881 how did you find the cabin noise compared to your previous tyres? 🤔
Jonathan! Awesome testing as always! Sucks that PS5 didnt improve on the sportiness from the PS4. Still a nice tyre. Maybe PS5S will fix that? Also love your dig at the GTI 8. GTI 7 seems so much nicer still.
Really pleased to hear that you do blind tests. I hope that the people who are changing the tyres are also aware of giving anything away with facial expressions, a big grin when they fit the tyres they expect to be the best can easily influence your own impressions of the tyre.
Your adherence to the scientific method and providing results we can rely on, is awesome! Thank you!
Thank you :D
Totally worth 20mins in my life, Thank you very much for doing this video!🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for the unique content you bring on this channel.
How much do you think the 91V version of the Continental PC6 would have been different in terms of comfort?
I’m assuming the 94Y XL rating, which is the top end in terms of sidewall stiffness, should not cope particularly well with the comfort and noise rates.
I don't actually know, I'll ask Conti
Michelin is for car enthusiast on their commuter car and the Goodyear for the sports/week-end car 🤔😅
Great test as always. Pretty sure I'd be picking the Goodyear out of these. Considering a set of these costs more than some cars I feel like it's a real shame we can't test drive tyres like we do cars. Might also have a huge impact on buying cars since switching from old Goodyears to new Pirellis has changed my porker from a twitchy slide machine with great feel into almost a soft GT car with seemingly infinite grip.
I'll have to slap a P-Zero review on Tyre Reviews soonish, once I've put a few more miles on them to work out the wear. They'd definitely win any rim protector category! Pretty sure the huge overhangs mean my 265s are closer to 285 which also partially explains the awesome dry grip and not so awesome wet grip 😄
I wonder if comparing 94Y XL to 91Y is fair. I know it's hard to get exact analogues but XL vs normal tyres are different. Currently running F1 5s but consider switching to PS5 for my track car. Sadly I need both dry and wet handling, this is a close call..
It's a question I always wonder, I'm not finalised on my thoughts yet but I believe in this size any differences would be very small.
The problem with the Eagle F1 is they only have 5.5mm of usable tyre. So you will definitely be changing them more often. The Semperit for example has over 25% more rubber to work with.
As you note. The cheaper tyres get better and better every year, but they are also not that cheap any longer. The worst tyre is £70 and the best £80.
Spot on. I recently bought myself a set of Falken Azenis Fk520, just to answer myself a question: How much better are the premium tires vs the chinese ones? I was considering buying a set of Sailun Atrezzo ZSR (1 tyre for 69 euros) Vs The Falken Azenis FK520 (1 tyre for 125 euros - still cheap imo) The difference is kinda noticeable. A set of not so bad chinese tires for 280 euros vs 500 for the Falken ones. I hope the 2x difference will be noticeable
You're the first person I've seen to install the FK520s, so please get a review on the site sometime :) www.tyrereviews.com
"Pootle" around town 🤣 I doubt you have many followers in that category.
Goodyear for me, the steering feel is the most important factor on my list.
Mate, Turanza T005 is a shit tyre. I had it on multiple vehicles light, heavier and I was shocked by how shitty it is. Particularly on wet...
+1
It does well in tests usually -
www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2022-ADAC-Summer-Tyre-Test---15-Inch.htm
www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2022-AMS-Performance-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm
top marks in wet for both tests :o
@@tyrereviews When new, but after a while, many tyres lose their caracteristics.
Waiting for the yoko v107 to be tested... Which would you choose for 17'? Uhp/Uhhp... No worries with mileage ...I really like conti but it's pretty much expensive
Just got my set of PS5 245/35/zr20 for my 3 performance today, and it was excellent in wet gripping, very comfy ride, stable and lots of grip in corners!
What about noise?
I'm gutted that Bridgestone didn't send the Potenza Sport. Can you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a "Best Steering Feedback" 17" shootout for those of us who are afflicted with this addiction :-) with Advan Sport V107 vs Potenza Sport vs Asymmetric 6 et all. Would love to see the Advan A052 or similar as a reference. I.e. to see what the difference in steering feedack is to a semi-slick tyre and whether this margin is worth the trade off in other criteria. This would help those of us seeking the ultimate steering feedback and are willing to forgo all other criteria in that pursuit. Thanks for all the work you do!
My money would still be on the PC6 lol
@@tyrereviews I suspect you're right. Evo Magazine also showed a similar result for steering feedback during "9 and 10/tenths" track testing. However, the PC6 dropped to equal 3rd on the road route test. Beaten by the Pirelli PZ4 and Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2. It's similar to Evo's "road route" (1 to 6 tenths driving) that I'd love to see a "Best Steering Feedback" shootout. This is where I assume most punters like me spend 95%+ of their driving. The question I have is which tyre talks to you the most during typical road driving? Which to me would mean this is the most fun tyre. Having owned the PC6 on my Mark 6 Golf R, I'd agree with Evo. The PC6 does become more chatty, more alive when you're pushing it. At normal speeds it felt a bit dull and I wanted more. Keen to hear your thoughts. www.evo.co.uk/tyre-reviews/18309/best-car-tyres-evo-performance-tyre-test
@@markpavkovic Actually a road route was something I've been thinking about a lot recently, time is usually the issue but I plan to work it in where I can
@@tyrereviews Interesting. Is the Potenza Sport a step back from the Potenza S007A? The S007A has excellent feedback IMO, but it's a shame if the Sport has been a little bit "Europeanised". I noticed that the Sport is usually a little bit lighter than the S007A in every size. :(
Jonathan, did I get you right and you said "the Mk7 is the better car"? Thank you, I still own one of them (245 HP Performance/LSD, two door and manual of course). Thank you for this very first review including both the PS5 and the Assy 6. I very much appreciate it!
Thank you for the 17" UHP test, I don't wanna drive 225/40/18, but in 225/45/17 not so much, what you can buy. At the end I buy Goodyear, for 304€ a set.