Goodyear Eagle NCT5 Reviews - Page 2

Given 63% while driving a BMW 118d M Sport (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 30,000 average miles
These are okay tyres at the best. I wouldn't put them on my car again however. They do last well but are loud and uncomfortable. Wet grip is unpredictable. My BMW has very good brakes but these tyres in the wet just can't cope.
Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on September 9, 2015
Given 100% while driving a BMW 316 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 40,000 spirited miles
Brilliant tyres on a 3 series bmw did 40000 miles before needing new set.
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on March 2, 2015
Given 59% while driving a Ford Mondeo (205/55 R16 H) on mostly country roads for 30,000 spirited miles
Do they still make these? Not sure any more.
Grip wet/dry very good - quiet but not comfortable. I actually measured the profile height with a same sized Pirelli P7 and the NCT5 is noticeably smaller. This may account for the not so comfortable part.
Wear rate slightly below average. You can still buy these but for the price they are don't bother.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on November 27, 2014
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Given 37% while driving a Fiat Linea MJD (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
good on new perfect road, no noise.
But in wet and dusty road it does not corner and breaks.
I have a lot of dangerÅŸous stiuations.
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on August 12, 2014
Given 54% while driving a Mitsubishi Proton Persona Elegance 1.6 (190/60 R15) on mostly town for 25,500 spirited miles
I wouldn't buy this crappy tyres ever again. Was using it because it came as OEM. Almost crash when I first wet brake them. Need to stay alert all the time.
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on January 22, 2014
Given 39% while driving a Mitsubishi Colt (205/45 R16 H) on mostly town for 10,000 easy going miles
Despite a very sedate and careful driving style and only done 10k
miles on the fronts with less than 3mm remaining. Rear tires only have 5mm left. For a relatively expensive tyre this seems ridiculous. Too much road noise also. Shall not buy these again.
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on December 30, 2013
Given 84% while driving a Vauxhall Vectra (215/50 R17) on mostly motorways for 29,000 average miles
Just getting to the end of life on these after a pretty impressive 29000 miles. I only got them in the first place as they were the only decent brand tyre at a good (dicounted ~£125 fitted) price. I think they were worth the £30 more than a midrange brand as I would have never expected to get 30000 miles out of a set of tyres.

Admittedly most of my driving is on the motorway, but I don't tend to go steady around the numerous roundabouts near me. In the wet, there is the tendancy to lose traction when trying to pull away quickly, but not as bad as in my wifes mondeo with Avon zz3's on the front, they're awful for it.

Generally my experience with these as a durable, comfortable, well handling tyre has been good enough that they'll be going on the car again.
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on December 5, 2013
Given 64% while driving a BMW 320i (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Bought these as a replacement for the Bridgestone Potenza's RFT. In comparisoning to the Potenza's, the Eagles hold onto the road much better. The wear so far has been minimal and the ride is not as rough as the Potenza. I owned the Potenza's RE050A for 3years (2sets) but with the Eagles (1 Month) i instantly felt more secure on the road. I have these on the rear of the Bimmer and rarely have the wheelspinning.

On initial purhcase took the car for a spin and tried a few sharp turns with the Traction Control on. 1 nasty pot hole on the corner was fully met by the front pair. When the rear pair got over the hole i saw the traction light flicker for a second. Compared to the Potenza's on the same corner, the traction light would stay on for a few seconds.

Overall good tyre.

Good solid investment. If i have to swap these i may go for the Vredestein ultrac's (really good reviews or the popular Conti SP5's. this tyre is certainly up there with the big boys.
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on November 24, 2013
Given 87% while driving a BMW (225/45 R17 V) on mostly motorways for 30,000 easy going miles
Many times bettr that th Bridgestone Run Flat I used bfore.
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on November 10, 2013
Given 34% while driving a Toyota Avensis (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 90,000 average miles
This is a tyre I will never recommend to buy. I have been using this tyre for several years. During this time my car was frequently vibrating heavily. Despite several attempt to over come the problem ( several 100 euro cost) the problem could not be solved. I have now installed other tyre and all problems has been disappeared.
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on September 4, 2013
Given 54% while driving a Volkswagen Polo GTI (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 9,000 spirited miles
The wear is unreal, compared to my recent purchase of hankook tyres. Grip on these are unreal poor. Dry or wet there is nothing. wouldnt buy again
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on June 1, 2013
Given 90% while driving a Peugeot (195/65 R15 T) on mostly motorways for 22 average miles
Only put on a Pug 307 HDi so no real performance here, but good in all conditions and lasted over 22,000 miles... Brilliant wear, not too noisy and quite comfy. Can't get them fitted for a decent price locally so gone for Falken 914's this time around... Will be coming back to the Goodyear Eagle range in future, brilliant tyre.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on April 28, 2013