Need some help choosing the best tyres
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I've just purchased a Mercedes V220d and it has brand new Kormoran winter tyres fitted. 245/40/18 100.
I obviously need to change them soon and now looking for the best tyres available. Looking at reviews, it seems Michelin crossclimate 2 are the highest rated?
Should I put on summer tyres and switch back in winter or buy all season?
I want to be transporting passengers in comfort at cruising speeds and would prefer the quietest tyres possible.
Any advice?
Thanks
I obviously need to change them soon and now looking for the best tyres available. Looking at reviews, it seems Michelin crossclimate 2 are the highest rated?
Should I put on summer tyres and switch back in winter or buy all season?
I want to be transporting passengers in comfort at cruising speeds and would prefer the quietest tyres possible.
Any advice?
Thanks
My dad just put Goodyear Vectors on his car, and found them noticeably quieter than the previous tyres he had (afraid I've not got any detail on what they were, though).
Whereas I have CrossClimate 2s on one of my cars, and don't find them intrusive.
I think watching some videos from TyreReviews on YouTube would be worthwhile, Jon provides a lot of useful detail and commentary on his tests.
Whereas I have CrossClimate 2s on one of my cars, and don't find them intrusive.
I think watching some videos from TyreReviews on YouTube would be worthwhile, Jon provides a lot of useful detail and commentary on his tests.
Allseasons are my default choice for day to day cars even living in London.
They're designed for touring, with far less bias on performance, hence the quieter and softer ride (At the sacrifice of a little handling)
CC2's are decent but didn't run them long - Mum was driving and bumped a kerb (Quite gently?) and the sidewall was destroyed on one.
Goodyear vector 4's that replaced them are sharper and a bit more fun to drive, excellent all rounder.
My go to, though, is the Vredestein Quatrac Pro. (Newer "Quatrac Pro Plus" version now available)
They're suprisingly cheap, and whilst they don't rank as highly "Overall" in tests, they score the best in the Wet - Cold and wet making up the majority of British Winters - And not far off the other all seasons in other areas.
They tend to not score as highly in snow performance, but when you compare them to a summer baseline, you realise they're still massively ahead - And in my own use, I've never had an issue on snow or very sloshy mud.
Very quiet, comfortable, a little light on steering but quite a nice balanced handler all round - They last well too!
They're designed for touring, with far less bias on performance, hence the quieter and softer ride (At the sacrifice of a little handling)
CC2's are decent but didn't run them long - Mum was driving and bumped a kerb (Quite gently?) and the sidewall was destroyed on one.
Goodyear vector 4's that replaced them are sharper and a bit more fun to drive, excellent all rounder.
My go to, though, is the Vredestein Quatrac Pro. (Newer "Quatrac Pro Plus" version now available)
They're suprisingly cheap, and whilst they don't rank as highly "Overall" in tests, they score the best in the Wet - Cold and wet making up the majority of British Winters - And not far off the other all seasons in other areas.
They tend to not score as highly in snow performance, but when you compare them to a summer baseline, you realise they're still massively ahead - And in my own use, I've never had an issue on snow or very sloshy mud.
Very quiet, comfortable, a little light on steering but quite a nice balanced handler all round - They last well too!
Haltamer said:
Allseasons are my default choice for day to day cars even living in London.
They're designed for touring, with far less bias on performance, hence the quieter and softer ride (At the sacrifice of a little handling)
CC2's are decent but didn't run them long - Mum was driving and bumped a kerb (Quite gently?) and the sidewall was destroyed on one.
Goodyear vector 4's that replaced them are sharper and a bit more fun to drive, excellent all rounder.
My go to, though, is the Vredestein Quatrac Pro. (Newer "Quatrac Pro Plus" version now available)
They're suprisingly cheap, and whilst they don't rank as highly "Overall" in tests, they score the best in the Wet - Cold and wet making up the majority of British Winters - And not far off the other all seasons in other areas.
They tend to not score as highly in snow performance, but when you compare them to a summer baseline, you realise they're still massively ahead - And in my own use, I've never had an issue on snow or very sloshy mud.
Very quiet, comfortable, a little light on steering but quite a nice balanced handler all round - They last well too!
These I run them on my Outlander PHEV Very impressed decent grip & low wear. And quiet.They're designed for touring, with far less bias on performance, hence the quieter and softer ride (At the sacrifice of a little handling)
CC2's are decent but didn't run them long - Mum was driving and bumped a kerb (Quite gently?) and the sidewall was destroyed on one.
Goodyear vector 4's that replaced them are sharper and a bit more fun to drive, excellent all rounder.
My go to, though, is the Vredestein Quatrac Pro. (Newer "Quatrac Pro Plus" version now available)
They're suprisingly cheap, and whilst they don't rank as highly "Overall" in tests, they score the best in the Wet - Cold and wet making up the majority of British Winters - And not far off the other all seasons in other areas.
They tend to not score as highly in snow performance, but when you compare them to a summer baseline, you realise they're still massively ahead - And in my own use, I've never had an issue on snow or very sloshy mud.
Very quiet, comfortable, a little light on steering but quite a nice balanced handler all round - They last well too!
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