Handling vs tyre brand - I suddenly have a tug boat!

[Chr1sch]

Hi All

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this,

I have a 118d which handles really nicely, or did....until I switched from Bridgestone RFT's to Goodyear NCT RFT's. These are 205/45/17's and its a nightmare.

The car doesnt feel stable at speed, has electric turn it but then bugger all grip! It slides more and feels almost like they are under inflated (which they arent)

These were fitted by quikfit (its a lease car) so dont know if I have any options. I even asked the dealer to look at the dampers etc but couldnt find any faults.

Anyone else have this issue?

[briers]

New tyres will feel slippery on the push.

I had some new tyres fitted in winter and on the wet it felt like ice driving.

They have to put some type of compound on the tyre to get it in and out of the mould when manufacturing the tyre. This normally wears off after a few hundred miles.

I reckon it is that.

[phumy]

How long have you had them on, any new tyre will need a 'run in" time, usually around 100-200 miles, to scrub the surfaces then the characteristics will change.

[Sticks.]

Agree with the running in comments, but your description is very much how my euforia's were the whole time I had them.

[Chr1sch]

They have been on for over 3k miles now, I can't get over how awful they feel compared with the bridgestones

[E30M3SE]

If they feel underinflated pump afew more psi in and see if that helps, also go the other
way and drop a few out so note the change.

[4rephill]

Have you replaced all four tyres or just a pair?.

[Chr1sch]

All 4 tyres, they were a tad over inflated but even now it just feels loose, I strongly recommend people dont have Goodyear NCT's.....

[Chr1sch]

All 4 tyres, they were a tad over inflated but even now it just feels loose, I strongly recommend people dont have Goodyear NCT's.....

[Chr1sch]

All 4 tyres, they were a tad over inflated but even now it just feels loose, I strongly recommend people dont have Goodyear NCT's.....

[PJ S]

If you've racked up the miles stated in a short period - 2-3 weeks, then go back to Quikfit and have a chat.
Let them know you've given time and distance for the mould release agent to wear off, but still don't feel right.
I personally wouldnt bother with run-flats, but if the typically very stiff sidewalled Bridgestones felt spot on, and did inspire confidence, then stick with that.