Federal 595EVO Reviews - Page 3

Given 73% while driving a Toyota Vios (205/45 R16) on mostly motorways for 100,000 average miles
The best tyre so far and very stable.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on September 27, 2012
Given 70% while driving a Honda Civic (205/45 R16 T) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
wery good tire on dry land but when it gets wet they are bad. a lot of understeer in wet and you can feel the tires are sliping. its a good tire for daily driving if you are a calm driver but if you want to go faster in corners especially on wet be very careful they lose grip very fast even on 80%tread.
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on September 24, 2012
Given 46% while driving a Peugeot 206 2.0 hdi (195/55 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
This is the worst tire i've ever had in my car.
In dry weather has a good behavior, but loses the grip for complete in wet road. It has a hard compound, which causes the tire to have the same look as it had in the day I bought it. It's good to make miles and it's a cheap tire, but it isn’t safe.
I certainly ain’t gonna buy it again.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on June 22, 2012
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Given 82% while driving a Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf (QV) (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I have drived on GY F1 GSD3, and on Nankang NS-2, 205/40R17. On the dry and the wet it is the best tyre, it is more comfortable than the other two and wider all thou it is the same width. The front of my car is heavy, so take that in to consideration. People who say that this tyre is now for winter/snow, no sh**. Buy winter tyres...

Low tyre noise to the previous tyres

I recommend them, and buy again.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on April 20, 2012
Given 54% while driving a Ford Fiesta Zetec S (205/45 R17) on mostly town for 177 average miles
smooth n steady
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on February 12, 2012
Given 80% while driving a Subaru wrx turbo (215/45 R17 N) on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
Was a little surprised at the outstanding performance .put them on my Rex love them there quiet and handle beautifully and are wearing surprisingly well only one regret should have got new time time and gone a little bigger and wider but can not complain love em
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on January 24, 2012
Given 77% while driving a Mitsubishi (195/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 70,000 spirited miles
i've just tested last saturday dated 12th nov 2011 at sepang trackday..i put at front wheel..really grippy man, really bite the tarmac at corners..this tyres is underrated la..maybe coz of the price,hahahah! but maintain da price la ok? hahahah....best bang 4 ur buck..but of coz, dun compare to AD07 or toyo 888 la, dat is different league la....thumbs up for federal 595 evo!!!!
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on November 15, 2011
Given 71% while driving a Honda Civic FD2 (215/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
i've used Miche PS,Pirelli P-Zero,RE001 and i must say this tyre can match the big gun
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on November 6, 2011
Given 80% while driving a Mitsubishi Galant (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,500 spirited miles
one of the best dry tyres i've come across.

Dry:
grip - very grippy. i can anticipate the breaking point. grip lasts till bald. road feedback's very good.
brake - bites the tarmac.
tramlining - quite ok with thick tread. after 50%, gets bad.

Damp:
grip - quite grippy but oversteers on sharp corners.
brake - ok. performs like other tyres on damp tarmac.

Very Wet:
grip - like damp performance.
brake - like damp performance.
aquaplaning - ok with thick tread but bad after 50% tread.

conclusion:
excellent dry/summer tyre.
ok on the wet but careful after 50% tread.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on June 13, 2011
Given 57% while driving a Honda Civic 1.8 VTEC Sport (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 60,000 spirited miles
Pro- tyres are excellent on hot and dry surface only. Very cheap if u are on a low budget.

Con- horrible on wet surface, compount hardens when tyres are cool. Very very noisy tires even with sound proofing on wheel arc. Unable to enjoy your ICE.very prone to aqua planning. Not good for car with front camber. High fuel consumption.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on April 27, 2011
Given 87% while driving a Mitsubishi mirage dohc (195/45 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 100 average miles
Amazing tire, fitted on my car and the performance is very very impressive.
It has outstanding performance in dry especially on very hot road surface ( I'm from Malaysia ), as long as the tires contact with hot surface, it turns to be a racing tire with its soft rubber. IT'S FAR BETTER THAN MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3 in term of dry performance.
As for wet, it handles pretty well thanks to the 8mm tread depth grooves on the tires,but we dont have much rain here in Malaysia so I cant really talk much about this.

Rubber is very soft same to the side wall as well, it goes where you want to go, it stops where you want to stop, but it's quite a noisy tire especially travel on highway. But definitely I'll buy Federal tire again, for sure :D It's a competition tire manufacturer, but I wonder why it has been categorized into economic tire =(
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on November 10, 2010
Given 70% while driving a BMW E39 5 series (235/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Love the Federal for its per pound performance, able performer in wet and dry around 180km highway driving are very stable and smooth. I rate it better than the Hankook S1 Evo though it's noisier than the Evo due to its side wall construction. The only problem I had that stop me from using the tyre again is the tyre build quality or ex-factory issue. I've sent my left rear for claims and exchange due to bulging issue in the inside side wall. Just few days ago I've sent both front tyres for claims (I wont be exchanging it though) due to tyre curving (imagine the letter 'U'if you look at the tyre from back or front) from outside to inside sidewall. Other than that, a very good tyre
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on August 18, 2010