ahmett
Prominent member
I have to be honest, despite me enjoying the security of the high grip Michelin Pilot Sports at the size 195/50 R15, the car is not so much a joy to drive as the tires are simply too wide for such a small car. The car feels considerably slower and less natural in its handling with the wider tires. Not to mention the fuel consumption being at least 5% worse, 10% if you consider that the Michelin Pilot sports have a fuel efficiency EU rating of F-G!
I therefore cannot wait to switch back to the stock 185/55 R15, which i consider to be better suited to the car. I am most likely going to get these tires, http://www.toyo.co.uk/tire/pattern/proxes-cf2
which in Greece cost 280 Euros for a set of 4 and seem to have good EU tire Ratings. The competing and according to EU tire regulation with A grip in wet weather Dunlop Sport Blu Response is 330 Euros for a set of 4 so i dont think they are worth it.
The only problem is my tires are refusing to wear, they have plenty of life in them at 30,000 kms age so i guess i will have to live with these for another year or so.
I therefore cannot wait to switch back to the stock 185/55 R15, which i consider to be better suited to the car. I am most likely going to get these tires, http://www.toyo.co.uk/tire/pattern/proxes-cf2
which in Greece cost 280 Euros for a set of 4 and seem to have good EU tire Ratings. The competing and according to EU tire regulation with A grip in wet weather Dunlop Sport Blu Response is 330 Euros for a set of 4 so i dont think they are worth it.
The only problem is my tires are refusing to wear, they have plenty of life in them at 30,000 kms age so i guess i will have to live with these for another year or so.