Given
100%
while driving a
Ford Focus
(205/50 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 1,000
average miles
I've given the 100% rating due to the premium branded tyres these have replaced and the way they outperform them. My wife's 2008 focus came with Goodyear NCT5's, noisy from day one and wet performance not the greatest considering it is only a 1.8 with 125bhp.
I did quite a bit of research and almost bought falkens until I saw the price of these. £261 for 4, Bargain :). Found out the Saab lads love these and they were also mentioned on some Vauxhall forums with great reviews.
I also found out they are made in Indonesia by Yokohama. They look good, have a flange for rim protection (which the Goodyears never had), they are XL and ZR rated with Traction AA and Temperature A.
Greatest improvements in order - Road Noise, Wet Grip, Dry Grip, and the best thing is they look great, sidewall and asymmetric tyre pattern.
I myself have and love jap performance cars and I'd never go budget on tyres, but the Neuton NT8000 to me is a Premium Tyre at a Budget Price :) .... even my wife said the steering felt tighter :) Hope this helps !!!