SEAT Leon 1.9TDi Tyres
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| Kleber Quadraxer (11) | 87% | 96% | 88% | 66% | 88% | 86% | 93% | 86% | 57,200 |
| Michelin Energy (27) | 67% | 59% | 54% | 59% | 86% | 69% | 56% | 64% | 775,567 |
SEAT Leon 1.9TDi Tyre Review Highlights
Writing about the Michelin Energy given 44% (205-55-16-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 spirited miles
These tyres came fitted to my Leon when I bought it. Had previously had a Renault Megane and tried several tyres to find a decent all rounder. I drive my cars reasonably hard on all types of road. The Energys were frankly rubbish. Couldn't wait to replace them. Cannot fault them on wear; still got them on the rear after 33,0000 miles and at least 4mm left. Only reason I still have them is cost. The hard compound means, unfortunately, a serious lack of grip in both wet and dry conditions - especially the wet - and they give way suddenly rather than progressively when cornering. I never felt confident with them at all. I've plumped for Continental Premium Contact 2's for my last few replacements as although they wear much more quickly - especially given the amount of miles I cover - I'm happy to compromise this factor for vastly improved grip. Also the Conti's are more progressive and so I know what's happening at all times. The softer walls mean they do give under sharp cornering but this is much more manageable giving you time to react and control the under steer, rather than loads of grip to nothing at all in an instant with the Energys. Braking is excellent as well due to the 'tiger paw' effect of the side walls spreading out to put more rubber on the road.
So, in conclusion; if you want a tyre that will last longer than the Polar Ice caps but won't get you round many corners with any confidence then go for the Energy. Otherwise, try something else, like the Conti's. Any which way it's a compromise between longevity and grip.
Happy hunting.
So, in conclusion; if you want a tyre that will last longer than the Polar Ice caps but won't get you round many corners with any confidence then go for the Energy. Otherwise, try something else, like the Conti's. Any which way it's a compromise between longevity and grip.
Happy hunting.
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Driving on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
These Kleber Quadraxer's are made by Michelin and so you're getting excellent quality 'brand name' tyres under a budget name at budget price!
I wanted tyres to help in the snow/heavy rain/slush and these all season tyres seemed to be the answer. They are a million times better in the wet than my old tyres (Bravius), it feels like driving in the dry even when it's wet.
The tread is nice and chunky, so if (WHEN!) the snow arrives again, they should also give a bit more traction than before.
Overall these are excellent all-season tyres for the price (£68 each at Event tyres) and I would highly recommend them to anyone!