185/55 R17 Tyres

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Tyre Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Avon Spirit ST (12) 95% 98% 92% 95% 85% 93%
Goodyear UltraGrip 6 (2) 80% 95% 90% 100% 80% 85%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (247) 86% 84% 76% 78% 73% 85%
Forceum D700 (1) 100% 70% 80% 70% 60% 70%

185/55 17 Tyre Review Highlights

Avon Spirit ST rated 0% while driving a Unknown Unknown
Driving on mostly country roads for 200 spirited miles
Had the Avon st fitted toy aprila at a recent service. Right away I noticed the bike become extremely reluctant to turn especially in fast changes of direction. The grip seems fine no problem with that but there is virtually no feedback from the tyres. I have had mertzelrs and pilot powers prior and I won't go back to the Avon's again
tyre reviewed on 2022-02-04 17:14:25
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance rated 84% while driving a Vauxhall Astra H 1.8
Driving on mostly country roads for 35 spirited miles
fitted these tyres to the car the day I bought it as tyres are the only thing that keeps you on the road, so having a good set on the car was of high importance to me. Over the last 3 years, I have covered around 35,000 miles on them and have put them through many heat cycles and given them a true torturing. I have a highly spirited driving style and the tyres never fail to impress. While I have found that once you build temperature into the tyres they become slightly floaty, and they don't load up predictably, this is expected of a tyre in this range band. Nevertheless, traction is not lost and overall the tyre continues to be predictable. When firm braking the tyre is very efficient at slowing the car, however as the tyre has a hard compound the tyre will slip under high braking. The wet handling characteristics of the tyre is very good and the tyre can disperse the water effectively. they tyre does not aquaplane. The harder rubber compound does, however, mean that in low temperatures the wet handling is lost slightly, but not to the point of being dangerous. The wear factor of the tyre is low, and even after high load, high temperature driving the tyres don't marble or grain. I have around 4mm of tread left on each tyre, which is outstanding given the punishment they have received. The tyres transfer information from the road effectively allowing you to feel in control. The only downside to these tyres is the fact that they feel floaty when intense rapid steering inputs are made, and they roll a lot before loading up on turn in, and will occasionally understeer under high load. All in all a highly recommended tyre for people who are after a comfortable Mid-range premium tyre that will handle a sporty drive when possible.
tyre reviewed on 2020-05-20 15:52:31
Forceum D700 rated 74% while driving a Suzuki WAGON R
Driving on a combination of roads for 300 average miles
Absolutely fantastic budget tyre,response very good to handling, these tyres have fantastic grip on hot dry tarmac
tyre reviewed on 2014-03-08 04:38:32
Goodyear UltraGrip 6 rated 97% while driving a Honda Civic
Driving on a combination of roads for 6300 average miles
Very good tires. Old model, but works great in all weather condition. I use this tires as all season tires and didn't have any problems. I think strongest side of this tire is it's work in wet weather condition. Of course there isn't any problem to drive when is dry. On ice you have drive easy, but handling is still enough good.
tyre reviewed on 2011-12-29 10:26:55
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