Too much choice.

[Drawweight]

I’ve got a Fiesta ST-line that’s heading up to needing a couple of tyres.

Usually I’ve just run sheds on mid range tyres but this is my first newish car and it’s still on the original 4 tyres.

But there’s the dilemma. How do you choose what to put on?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5’s and Uniroyal Rainsport 5’s. Same tyre label readings but £30 difference (just random examples, not necessarily my choices)

Does most expensive mean best or is any upper range cost tyre just as good?

Or just stick to what’s on it as that way I’ve got 4 the same?

[J4CKO]

Both good choices for a Fiesta, mine is fairly modified and its on some Falken ZIEX and some PS4s on the front which are now past their best. Will get a full set of PS5's next. Thin is, most summer tyres are poor this time of year, compared to an all season but we dont tend to buy those over here.

Basically dont think you need to go for the dearest, but really dont go for the cheapest but sounds like you know that anyway.

Always amazes me the comedy tyres some put on, then tell you "Its made in the same hemisphere as Michelins", some budgets are adequate but I have had som that came on cars I had to get swapped as they were dangerous.

Makes you wonder how many accidents would have been a near miss on a quality tyre ?

[Stallzy]

Drawweight said:

I’ve got a Fiesta ST-line that’s heading up to needing a couple of tyres.

Usually I’ve just run sheds on mid range tyres but this is my first newish car and it’s still on the original 4 tyres.

But there’s the dilemma. How do you choose what to put on?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5’s and Uniroyal Rainsport 5’s. Same tyre label readings but £30 difference (just random examples, not necessarily my choices)

Does most expensive mean best or is any upper range cost tyre just as good?

Or just stick to what’s on it as that way I’ve got 4 the same?

Pilot Sport 5s seem like maybe too much for this car tbh. Had a 140 ST-Line from new basically a few years back until it ended up being written off and the factory Conti SportContacts are decent and also what our other Fords came from factory with and probably the go-to for any shed or car that's got random tyres on etc as a minimum, just because that's all I've known for say 15-20 years. Might have been a little slippy in the wet in the Fiesta when moving off at lights, but I didn't drive too much in the rain to give more thoughts.

Not sure what the price difference is between 4Ss and 5s, but I guess it depends how much you want that velvety sidewall I'm not sure there would be a noticeable difference on a ST-Line or maybe even a ST between the two tyres but I don't know too much about the differences. I feel like you probably really only see the benefits at something over 250-300bhp or taking corners more on the limits.

Been considering getting a MK5 GTI and one of the best rated tyres for that and also what's already fitted on one example I was looking at are Goodyear Eagle F1s, not sure which spec past that. Not sure what tyres the Focus RS used to come with from factory but I'll have a quick check while typing this. Apparently Pilot Super Sports but they're being phased out for 4S's and Cup 2s were an option with the forged wheels, but that's probably too extreme again.

[dirky dirk]

J4CKO said:

Both good choices for a Fiesta, mine is fairly modified and its on some Falken ZIEX and some PS4s on the front which are now past their best. Will get a full set of PS5's next. Thin is, most summer tyres are poor this time of year, compared to an all season but we dont tend to buy those over here.

Basically dont think you need to go for the dearest, but really dont go for the cheapest but sounds like you know that anyway.

Always amazes me the comedy tyres some put on, then tell you "Its made in the same hemisphere as Michelins", some budgets are adequate but I have had som that came on cars I had to get swapped as they were dangerous.

Makes you wonder how many accidents would have been a near miss on a quality tyre ?

My advice has always been get the best a rated wet tyre from a brand youve heard of almost always ends up with dunlop being the one,
The difference is always cheaper than your ncb or your excess

[E-bmw]

What is the tyre size you need?

[stevieturbo]

Drawweight said:

I’ve got a Fiesta ST-line that’s heading up to needing a couple of tyres.

Usually I’ve just run sheds on mid range tyres but this is my first newish car and it’s still on the original 4 tyres.

But there’s the dilemma. How do you choose what to put on?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5’s and Uniroyal Rainsport 5’s. Same tyre label readings but £30 difference (just random examples, not necessarily my choices)

Does most expensive mean best or is any upper range cost tyre just as good?

Or just stick to what’s on it as that way I’ve got 4 the same?

you decide how you drive, the type of environment you drive in, and what conditions a tyre needs to be good in, and perhaps compromises elsewhere.

It isn't just about price.

You wouldn't pick the same tyre for track days, as you would snowy mountains, rain soaked roads, or a nice sunny drive in Monaco.

[df76]

I’ve got a pair of PS5s on the front of the Mini, and don’t think they’re as good as the PS4 in the current conditions.

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport gets very good reviews, might try those next.

[trevalvole]

I'd suggest reading the professional and joe public reviews on https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/ and thinking about what kind of tyre you want e.g. precision or ride comfort etc. For example, a stereotype of a Uniroyal Rainsport tyre is that they are very good at not aquaplaning and are ok in the snow, but are a bit lacking in dry grip, feel a bit soft and wear quite quickly.

You may also find that some people have submitted reviews for your car/wheel size combination.

ETA: I would also be careful about mixing tyres with different characteristics e.g. soft tyres like Rainsports on one axle, hard tyres (perhaps Bridgestones) on the other as it could change how the car drives, and not for the better.

Edited by trevalvole on Wednesday 7th December 15:02