Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI Tyres
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| Matador MP 44 Elite 3 (5) | 88% | 76% | 80% | 62% | 75% | 83% | 93% | 79% | 19,600 |
| Falken ZE912 (118) | 84% | 77% | 77% | 69% | 77% | 84% | 80% | 78% | 1,083,443 |
| Firestone F580 (2) | 70% | 55% | 55% | 55% | 55% | 60% | 55% | 58% | 22,000 |
| Bridgestone B250 (14) | 57% | 47% | 56% | 60% | 62% | 66% | 42% | 56% | 325,053 |
| Primewell PS850 (2) | 20% | 30% | 15% | 10% | 10% | 15% | 10% | 16% | 10,400 |
Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI Tyre Review Highlights
Writing about the Falken ZE912 given 87% (225-40-18-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 15000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 15000 spirited miles
Replaced OEM Dunlop SP SPORT 01's with these on a VX Astra XP.
Compared to the Dunlop's, they grip as well if not better in the dry, MUCH better in the wet and are much more progressive towards the limit, whereas the Dunlop's just let go without warning. (much safer) They have a fantastic wear rating and have coped with 16k of pretty hard driving before wearing out, and only seen loss of grip right towards the end of their life. They gave me a much improved MPG, are much quieter and more comfortable on Motorway driving.
I would wholly recommend these, especially for a normal driven sport hatch type car.
I am, however, looking to try some (sadly much more expensive) Goodyears because the side-walls seem to be rather soft, so causing more rim damage and a fair bit of roll compared to the Dunlop's, which really does not suit my driving style or the set up of the car (which is a shame, otherwise these would be a 'holy grail' of a tyre! Especially for the fitted price!)
I have a feeling I am going to miss them though...
Compared to the Dunlop's, they grip as well if not better in the dry, MUCH better in the wet and are much more progressive towards the limit, whereas the Dunlop's just let go without warning. (much safer) They have a fantastic wear rating and have coped with 16k of pretty hard driving before wearing out, and only seen loss of grip right towards the end of their life. They gave me a much improved MPG, are much quieter and more comfortable on Motorway driving.
I would wholly recommend these, especially for a normal driven sport hatch type car.
I am, however, looking to try some (sadly much more expensive) Goodyears because the side-walls seem to be rather soft, so causing more rim damage and a fair bit of roll compared to the Dunlop's, which really does not suit my driving style or the set up of the car (which is a shame, otherwise these would be a 'holy grail' of a tyre! Especially for the fitted price!)
I have a feeling I am going to miss them though...
Writing about the Bridgestone B250 given 86% (195-65-15-H)
Driving on mostly country roads for 48000 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 48000 average miles
I have two Astras both fitted with Brigestone B250 tyres I've owened the cars from 10 months (17k) to the present (32 months old) I alternate each car daily and make the same 80m round trip over the Pennines (over 1400ft high) while the other car travels 60m on the M1
After 48K and 46K the all of the bridgestones have 3mm to 4mm of tread One car is fitted with two tyres of a another make due to puncture damage. Both spares have 3mm of tread. This gives a mileage of over 31K to 3mm tread remaining for the three sets of tyres (3x4).
I've just fitted one car with four new B250s compared to the old tyres on the other car there is a big difference on snow - I can't get up the first hill on the old tyres. Ten minutes later on the new B250s no problem but quite exciting getting down in the evening. In the rain the old (non bridgestone) front tyres are poor and can skid at low speeds (30mph) while the B250 don't at 50mpg on the cross country trip.
I test the ABS on the same spot every week in each car and the amount of ABS function is less with the new compared to the old B250s (and the non Bridgestone) in the wet - I've not been able to test them in the dry yet.
After 48K and 46K the all of the bridgestones have 3mm to 4mm of tread One car is fitted with two tyres of a another make due to puncture damage. Both spares have 3mm of tread. This gives a mileage of over 31K to 3mm tread remaining for the three sets of tyres (3x4).
I've just fitted one car with four new B250s compared to the old tyres on the other car there is a big difference on snow - I can't get up the first hill on the old tyres. Ten minutes later on the new B250s no problem but quite exciting getting down in the evening. In the rain the old (non bridgestone) front tyres are poor and can skid at low speeds (30mph) while the B250 don't at 50mpg on the cross country trip.
I test the ABS on the same spot every week in each car and the amount of ABS function is less with the new compared to the old B250s (and the non Bridgestone) in the wet - I've not been able to test them in the dry yet.
Writing about the Firestone F580 given 86% (175-80-14-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 7000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 7000 spirited miles
Have had these on my 02 plate Astra Eco4 diesel for now for 7,000 miles and I cant fault them at all. Dry grip is excellent and although my car is not built for speed the skinny 175 tyres grip extremely well when I push it. They are quiet, and smooth and also have excellent feedback. They are safe in the wet and they cut through deep puddles with ease. Although they are not a winter tyre they also handled the recent snow very well and inspired confidence if driven appropriately. Will definitely fir these again when the time comes. Forgot to mention, they wear well also.
Writing about the Primewell PS850 given 13% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 400 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 400 average miles
OK for the chuckle brothers.
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Driving on mostly country roads for 2000 spirited miles
Recommended.