Goodyear Excellence
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Data: 36 reviews averaging over 712,110 miles driven
Data: 36 reviews averaging over 712,110 miles driven
Dry Grip
73%
Wet Grip
64%
Road Feedback
63%
Progressiveness
64%
Wear
60%
Comfort
75%
Buy again
51%
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Goodyear Excellence Reviews:
Given 66% (breakdown) while driving a Citroën berlingo (185-65-15-H)
Driving on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
I ditched some dodgy Michelin Energy Savers for two of these tyres on the front of my Diesel Berlingo. I managed to wear them down to the indicator bars in only 8000 miles - a horrendous wear rate. At that rate, I would be buying 2 sets per year. Dry grip was fantastic though. They did save my life when some old duffer pulled out on me and I stopped without locking up. However, the sidewalls were very soft. They were originally put on the rear of the car, but they caused oversteer - so I swapped them to the front, which gave more controllable understeer. Unsure if I would buy again, simply from an economics point of view.
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Given 97% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Focus mk2 (205-55-16-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Excellent tyre in any conditions. Road noise is greatly reduced compared with the Michelin Primacy tyres that came as originals with the car. The Goodyear Excellence tyres are more comfortable and have better lateral control on uneven road surfaces compared with the Michelin Primacy tyres. The Goodyear Excellent tyres has much better wet road grip than the Michelin Primacy and on the limit grip is superb. Whereas the Michelin's would squeal and lose traction on a roundabout the Goodyear Excellence tyres would carry a few more mph and still hold a tight line without making any such noise. Overall it is first class tyre and one I would highly recommend, especially for a Ford Focus which is somewhat sensitive to tyres and road noise.
Given 61% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Mondeo (215-55-16-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 20,000 spirited miles
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Given 76% (breakdown) while driving a Renault Megane (205-55-16-V)
Driving on mostly motorways for 38,000 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 38,000 average miles
Came as original on the Megane, used it for 62K Kilometers. Very good grip and feedback, wet or dry, on the beggining. After half-life, the wet grip is not so good and seems easy to aquaplanning. Changed for 4 new P7's from Pirelli, decision was based on specs vs. cost.
Given 100% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Galaxy (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 36,000 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 36,000 average miles
These came fitted to my Galaxy. The fronts were changed at 18000 miles and I now have to replace all four at 36000 miles. I reckon this is excellent for a heavy beast like the Galaxy. The grip is suberb, they're quiet and I really have no complaints.
Given 69% (breakdown) while driving a Chevrolet aveo (185-60-14-T)
Driving on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
No Comments Left
Given 50% (breakdown) while driving a Volkswagen Bora Tdi Sport (205-55-16-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
My advice - consider something else if you can. Changed from old favourite Dunlop SP2000E to Goodyear Excellence and difference was immediate on my Bora. Changed all 4 and as I couldn't get usual brand I was recommended to go for these by local independent supplier, but on reflection I think he was just trying to shift stock. Fuel consumption went up by 10% - yep, you've read it right, and that's despite v. careful driving. So dramatic was the change that I had diagnostic check to see if car had changed in any way, but checked out 100%. Only when researching tyre did I find reviews that gave tyre poor rolling resistance. Beware.
Given 61% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Mondeo (205-55-16-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
These are good on dry and wet road conditions. Would not drive them on icey road conditions. The ride is smooth but could be much better considering they are made by GOODYEAR. WEAR - Very very bad for the price. Did not last even 14k miles on the front on both M & A roads and driving within speed limits. Performance is good but wear is bad, would not buy them again.
Given 96% (breakdown) while driving a Volvo S80 D5 (205-65-15-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 154,000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 154,000 easy going miles
I have had 2 sets of Pirelli P6000`s on my car over the last three and a half years. I read reviews of the Goodyear Excellence and fitted a set of four about three months ago. They are superb!!!! I can corner 10 mph quicker in perfect safety. The grip is incredible in all wethers on all surfaces. I simply cannot believe how good they are. The Pirelli P6000`s are good tyres, so I was amazed by the performance of thes eExcellence tyres. I will definitely buy another set when the currnet ones need replacing.
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Driving on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
They just didn't work for my car, or my driving style. I always felt they were jittery, and feeding back every small road imperfection. I also experienced "thrumming" noises at high speed. I had them rebalanced twice to no avail - the shop said they were perfect.
Grip and wear was adequate but not up to spirited driving, especially in the wet. Eventually, I couldn't live with the steering feedback and noise, bought some new alloys, and swapped back to 235/45 17" GSD3's - until Goodyear stopped them in that size too! They obviously didn't want me as a customer!