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The speed index indicates the maximum speed intended for the tyre. Up to this value, the manufacturer guarantees optimum operation with the appropriate tyre pressure. The maximum speed allowed for this vehicle is given in the vehicle owner's manual; this information can be used to select the appropriate speed index for the tyre. The speed index is the last mark on the sidewall of the tyre.
 
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Permissible maximum axle load per tyre in kg. To be found in the registration certificate or vehicle registration document or read directly from the tyre (two-digit number). It is permitted to fit a tyre with a higher load index.
 
Driving safety despite puncture
Runflat tyres are puncture-resistant tyres with reinforced sidewalls. This creates the so-called run-flat property. In the event of damage, this allows the vehicle to continue driving up to a distance of approx. 100 km (and even beyond depending on the product) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h, even if the pressure has been completely lost. Run-flat tyres even prevent the tyre rubber from jumping off the rim in the event of a loss of air pressure. A flat tyre is therefore still a flat tyre, but it loses some of its drama. Note: All run-flat tyres are marked with the symbol "RSC" (Runflat System Component) and may only be fitted in vehicles with a functioning air pressure control system!
 
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Reinforced tyres are designed for higher loads than normal tyres. They can be identified by the designation 'RF' (reinforced) or also 'XL' or 'Extra Load'. They are used on vans, minibuses, off-road vehicles, etc. However, their mounting alone does not automatically result in higher load capacity but also requires a correspondingly higher air pressure. Furthermore, the load capacity index specified in the vehicle documents continues to apply.
 
Tyres with extra high load capacity
The "C" in the term C tyres stands for "commercial". These tyres are specially designed for commercial vehicles. These can be, for example, lighter trucks, delivery vans, flatbed trucks or panel vans. In other words: vehicles that have to move higher loads at a comparatively lower speed. The multi-ply reinforced C tyres are therefore even more load-bearing than reinforced tyres.
 
Mobility-optimised tyres
A tyre with a sealing layer on the opposite side of the tyre tread. In the event of a puncture (e.g. by a nail), this layer blocks any loss of air, even if the foreign body causing the puncture is still in the tyre. It is not necessary to stop or change the tyres immediately at the roadside.
 
Mobility-optimised tyres
A tyre with a sealing layer on the opposite side of the tyre tread. In the event of a puncture (e.g. by a nail), this layer blocks any loss of air, even if the foreign body causing the puncture is still in the tyre. It is not necessary to stop or change the tyres immediately at the roadside.
 
Tyres optimised for electric vehicles.
Tyre developed for electric vehicles. These tyres can also be used without hesitation on vehicles with other drive systems.
 

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Yokohama Advan Sport V105
Yokohama
Yokohama
Advan Sport V105
205/55 R16 91V MO

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Kilometers driven 773604
11.12.2014 from Steve
Very good tyre, I would recommend to anybody looking for a performance tyre.
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Hankook Kinergy 4S² H750B HRS
Hankook
Hankook
Kinergy 4S² H750B HRS
205/55 ZR16 94W XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS), run-flat SBL

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Sailun Atrezzo ZSR
Sailun
Sailun
Atrezzo ZSR
205/55 ZR16 91W run-flat

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Kilometers driven 230700
20.12.2019 from Gareth
Our other car is a kuga and if I was reviewing it on that it would be a differant review however given the car has over 300lb/ft of torque these aren&#39;t the tyres you want on the rears (they were on the car when I bought it). In the wet the traction control light is a permenant fixture if I get spirited and corners can be challenging if taken with some gusto so in short on a focus or an Astra fine but something with a bit of oomph I would pass on them and spend a bit more. You&#39;ll only end up taking them off
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Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 W462B HRS
Hankook
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS3 W462B HRS
205/55 R16 91H 4PR with rim protection (MFS), run-flat SBL

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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Dunlop
Dunlop
SP Sport Maxx TT
205/55 R16 91W * BLK

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Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 71 dB
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Kilometers driven 8024361
29.10.2014 from Gerald Richards
Very pleased with the road-holding and tyre life on the Mercedes C Class Sport is better than more expensive premium brands. Also use the Dunlop Winter Sport 3D.
30.05.2012 from StefanG
Not an inspiring drive and not hard-wearing. I'd forgive the first point if the second point was outstanding, but they are only a 'competent' tyre in my opinion. I'll be trying something else shortly as they're due for renewal
20.02.2012 from Mark
poor wet driving, horrible wear...
12.06.2010 from Des Faul
Nice tyre, good for summer use, really sticky but suffers from high wear as a result, , , Had Pirelli pzero neros before and would have the dunlops over them any day.
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Nexen N blue HD Plus
Nexen
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
205/55 R16 91V 4PR

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Kilometers driven 7843811
16.02.2023 from Alasdair
Fitted to the vehicle already when purchased.. They are an adequate budget tyre for perhaps city driving however they are poor in the wet. Lack any feedback in more active driving and in the wet have poor grip and braking performance with significant understeer in even damp conditions with even slightly &#39;active&#39; driving. I&#39;ve removed them off the car half worn and replaced with a premium brand as I&#39;m not comfortable with their performance on mainly wet UK roads.
12.01.2023 from Ian
I bought these tires as a cheaper alternative to a Continental tire, because the grip in wet conditions was rated excellent. That seems to be true. This type of tire is designed for lower rolling resistance and increased fuel economy - often that comes with lower wet grip. Not in this case.
06.12.2022 from Yashwant
Always use this brand and model of tires. Because of its durability, and reliability. Best for me.
05.02.2022 from George &quot;Warrior&quot;
- Pretty good-short-braking and grip. In both wet and dry. Also, very good road feedback. - Comfort, economy, and quite tyres. With pretty good quality and price. - I will buy it again and again, for real. -Highly recommend it for me. GEORGE &quot;WARRIOR&quot;, NORTH GREECE, THESSALONIKI / SUZUKI IGNIS-(2019), 1.2CC, 90HP / TYRES: 175/60/R16
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Nexen N blue 4 Season
Nexen
Nexen
N blue 4 Season
205/55 R16 94V XL 4PR

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 All-season tyres
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Roll resistance D Wet grip B Noise emissions 69 dB
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Kilometers driven 5802078
18.12.2023 from Jeremy Spillane
I can&rsquo;t yet comment on grip in snow and ice, as I haven&rsquo;t yet driven it in those conditions, although I did buy these tyres to be able to drive in any conditions, all year round. These tyres are only on the front of the car, as these were the only All Season tyres of the correct size for the front of this car. The rear tyres are a larger size, and I have a different make of All Season tyres on the back. The car drive&rsquo;s perfectly with the tyres I have fitted, and it feels very grippy, and quiet, under all conditions. I am very impressed with these tyres and I&rsquo;m confident they will be excellent in snowy and icy conditions as well. It is too early to cont on wear and MPG, but that is not an issue for me.
25.08.2023 from Malcolm Ash
Excellent tyres, have used these tyres on many types of vehicles over the years and they have performed superbly. They are my go to tyre.
01.06.2022 from Marky L
Whilst the grip is good in snow, these tyres really struggle to get the torque down to the road from the the 1.4 Hybrid 215PS during acceleration when the surface is wet OR dry. It&#39;s particularly bad in the wet, where the wheels spin easily. Even on the electric motor drive only, a dab of the throttle to over 80% power sets the wheels spinning at low speed. The Michelin Pilot&#39;s that were fitted as standard have much better grip on the wet roads than the Nexen. Therefore I wouldn&#39;t class the Nexen as &quot;all season&quot;. It should really be classed as a winter tyre only. I wouldn&#39;t like to run these tyres all year round due to the inferior grip in most conditions (except snow of course). I wouldn&#39;t buy this brand if I wanted an all-weather tyre again. I&#39;d purchase a proper winter tyre and swap around in the seasons as I&#39;ve had to do with these anyway!
04.06.2020 from Raf
Overall good tyres. Slightly noisy but not to extend. This is what you would get from all-weather tyre - bit of all. Not most economical on fuel consumption again this is all-weather tyre which is not as good Michelin Cross climate but good for its price.
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Kleber Dynaxer HP 4
Kleber
Kleber
Dynaxer HP 4
205/55 R16 91W

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 Summer tyres
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Roll resistance C Wet grip A Noise emissions 70 dB
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Laufenn I Fit IZ LW51
Laufenn
I Fit IZ LW51
205/55 R16 91T 4PR Nordic Compound SBL

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Nexen N Fera SU1
Nexen
Nexen
N Fera SU1
205/55 ZR16 94W XL 4PR

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 Summer tyres
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Star Performer Solar - 4S
Star Performer
Star Performer
Solar - 4S
205/55 R16 91V

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Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 72 dB
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Kilometers driven 3013021
26.09.2026 from Stephen Smith
Hold the road well in all conditions just slightly noisy but not overly so a similar amount to a set of Avon ZZ3 had on a Volkswagen a few years ago would definitely purchase again also we&#39;re a good price for all seasons tyre and a good price.
11.02.2025 from Ferdinand De Bargos
Car now relegated to daughters using it for general use. Fairly rural roads, with. mixed road surfaces. The XL rating of the tyre &amp; tread pattern is good for going up a farm track to where the pony has stable.
06.05.2024 from Ian Carl dodd
4 tyres fitted to a small Kangoo van. They perform well for a slow, tough little van/car that is used for ferrying building materials and going to and from building sites. I don&#39;t drive fast or try to push the van beyond it&#39;s limits. For this purpose the tyyes are very adequate.
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2)
Pirelli
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 (P7C2)
205/55 R16 91V

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Event Potentem UHP
Event
Event
Potentem UHP
205/55 R16 94W XL

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo² W320
Hankook
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo² W320
205/55 R16 91H 4PR SBL

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Kenda KR202
Kenda
Kenda
KR202
205/55 R16 94V XL

Tyre type

 All-season tyres
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Roll resistance D Wet grip C Noise emissions 70 dB
just  € 112.17
 
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Bridgestone Turanza Eco
Bridgestone
Bridgestone
Turanza Eco
205/55 R16 91H, Enliten / EV

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Roll resistance A Wet grip B Noise emissions 71 dB
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Kilometers driven 9359064
30.08.2024 from Clive Smith
These are the B-Silent Model and they were 235/55 R19 105Y but this system will not let me specify 55 height. These tyres are absolutely brilliant! I fitted them on the rear and they stopped the road noise from the rear completely. I just wish I had not fitted something different to the front previously, as soon as the fronts wear out I will change to these. I have had no problem with grip, despite racing others around roundabouts.
28.10.2021 from Fluster
Excellent in the wet, no hydroplaning or wheeljerk when driving into puddles at speed. This is my second set of this tyre for this reason.
13.10.2021 from Agop Beyleryan
The tyre is with overall good performance. On wet is losing grip in the corners, however braking in wet conditions is solid
05.10.2021 from Melih PAZI
I&#39;m sorry to say that the tires don&#39;t hold up. They always tend to slip.
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Delinte DS2
Delinte
Delinte
DS2
205/55 R16 94W XL

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 Summer tyres
limited stock
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Toyo Observe S944
Toyo
Toyo
Observe S944
205/55 R16 94V XL

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 Winter tyres
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Roll resistance D Wet grip B Noise emissions 71 dB
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Kilometers driven 1502496
22.01.2026 from Paun Karlos Nenestean
Amazing.....Thx.
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RoadX Rxmotion 4S
RoadX
Rxmotion 4S
205/55 R16 94V XL

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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Goodyear
Goodyear
EfficientGrip Performance
205/55 R16 91H EVR

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
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Kilometers driven 40698864
08.03.2025 from Michael Blunt
The tyres perform well for day to day driving, but lack confindence in the intial turn if your pushing the car. The brakng performance in a straight line whiles in wet is incredible and reliable. Accelerating in the wet very good but not as good as the braking. The tyres do not make much noise on the motorway and seem to be puncture resistant. I would not recommend these tyres for those who want to push the their on the weekend as they simply let go.
26.02.2021 from Arek
Good all-round tyres. Safety &amp; quite.
02.04.2020 from Clive Williams
The tyres have provided a remarkable improvement in handling and grip, inspiring confidence that translates into improved A-B times as well as being more comfortable than the previous tyres i.e. Nexen.
19.03.2020 from Mihai
Good value for money! Recommended!
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Sportiva All Season
Sportiva
All Season
205/55 R16 94V XL

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Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 72 dB
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Falken SINCERA SN110
Falken
Falken
SINCERA SN110
205/55 R16 91H Ecorun BLK

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Arivo Winmaster ARW 2
Arivo
Winmaster ARW 2
205/55 R16 91H

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
limited stock
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Goodyear
Goodyear
EfficientGrip Performance 2
205/55 R16 94W XL EVR

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Kilometers driven 1987986
12.05.2023 from Thodoris
Exceptional behaviour in wet .Good in dry conditions but not for extremely fast driving. Excellent breaking properties. Very high mileage!!
07.03.2022 from Patricia
Terrible grip especially on wet - went sliding on a roundabout with slow speed. Simply doesn&rsquo;t grip on the road well. I have tried several tyres in my driving time but these sadly are one of the worst purchases I&rsquo;ve made. I was hopeful as it&rsquo;s Goodyear but it&rsquo;s a huge disappointment. Don&rsquo;t waste your money on this. The noise isn&rsquo;t too bad, but fuel consumption is poor and so it&rsquo;s the grip!
26.01.2022 from R
Nearly perfect road tyre in my opinion. I usually drive sensibly, but often &quot;spirited&quot; and found no major downsides, grips really well. ~2000 miles so far I don&#39;t see any wear at all (unlike the budget tyres I had before). The only drawback was going through puddles at speed, but I think that&#39;s more my car lacking a limited slip diff.
07.11.2021 from Krzys
I used to own Primacy 4&#39;s which I liked very much, but pricewise 4&#39;were too expensive. I think Goodyear Efficient Grip 2 are very comfortable tyres. They produce less internal noise when compared to Primacy 4&#39;s. Also Goodyear Efficient Grip 2 are softer and less precise (just by marginal difference) than Primacy 4&#39;s. Overall I like Goodyear Efficient Grip 2 very much and I think these are safe, comfortable and well pierced premium tyres. I&#39;ll buy these tyres again for sure. I would say I should do around 45,000 km in this tyres (front axle) seeing current usage (1.3mm) after 8,500 km.
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Sailun Ice Blazer WS T3
Sailun
Sailun
Ice Blazer WS T3
205/55 R16 94T XL studded

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Kilometers driven 48528
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Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125B HRS
Hankook
Hankook
Ventus Prime 3 K125B HRS
205/55 R16 91W 4PR *, run-flat SBL

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Platin RP 70 Winter
Platin
Platin
RP 70 Winter
205/55 R16 91H

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
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Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 72 dB
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN
Falken
Falken
ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN
205/55 R16 91V Ecorun BLK

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Roll resistance C Wet grip A Noise emissions 67 dB
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Kilometers driven 7978608
09.02.2023 from Roy Durgan
Very quiet tyres, very smooth comfort.
20.04.2022 from Irving Stewart
The MX5 Mk3 NC is generally regarded by enthusiasts as the worst handling of all the MX5&#39;s due to its extra height, weight, and suspension settings but I deliberately selected this particular version for its comfort, power folding roof, and pleasant ride. When first purchased the car was fitted with ridiculously wide [10&quot;] rims shod with obscure American tyres. It handled like a pig, followed every white line, and a matchstick on the road felt like a small boulder. Fortunately I swapped the big wheels, with another enthusiast, and acquired a set of 16&quot; Momo alloys. These wheels were shod with Falken tyres, two of which were almost new and two almost shot. The decision was whether to change tyre brand completely or see how the Falkens fared. The various MX5 Forums showed a wide range of differing views on the best tyres for my MX5, at hugely differing costs, so I decided as an experiment to stick with the with Falkens and subsequently fitted a new pair to the front. At this stage I should add that it has taken me three years to rebuild this MX5, it is probably my last car, and it is very rarely driven to its limits. Whilst I still enjoy a spirited drive around the enticing Welsh and Shropshire roads, and the occasional run to Essex and the South Coast, I gave up thrashing my cars when I retired from the circuits over 50 years ago! Today safety, comfort, and pleasure are my prioroties! Over three years the Falkens have performed well for &quot;budget&quot; tyres. In the dry they behave well, are quiet, and very predictable. In the wet they can be induced to loose grip [especially on the rear] but I have never had the front break away unexpectedly or in a dangerous manner. An over enthusiastic right foot will induce wheelspin when pulling away in the wet, even in town, but the Falkens soon regain traction. In the dry the rear can be induced to &quot;hang out&quot; but I have never had any major concerns about the car swapping ends. Some of the younger members of the MX5 fraternity have told me that [when run at higher pressure] the Falkens behave well on the track but wear quite quickly which is something I have not tried, and will not experience. Compared to the exhorbitant wear rate of far more expensive &quot;leading&quot; tyre brands experienced by my friends [some as low as 12,500miles per set] on far more recent premium cars, I am more than satisfield with the Fakens and will probably, eventually, replace them with the same brand.
02.03.2022 from Fi Hoang
Great tyres at a good price. Well Recommended.
05.01.2021 from John
Very happy with the tyres - excellent grip in wet or dry conditions. Also wearing well and reasonably quiet.
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