Advice for new tyres

[ItsChris]

Hello, 

 

I own a 2011 TSI with 16" wheels. 

The time has come to change tyres, whose size specs are 205/45/16.

 

Do you have any recommendation for a brand or what should I look for? 

 

The car is mainly used for driving around the city and for some trips. 

Since I am living in Greece, I would probably go with summer tyres with good traction on wet road. 

 

 

Thank you for your time. 

 

[enfield250]

I've tried Nexan N Feru  SU1and Goodyear F2.

Both good tyres but Goodyear's seem to be heavy on fuel.

[Bertie90]

I always used these one 

 

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Barum/Bravuris-3HM.htm

 

These are made by Continental. 

[Torque777]

I've used all sorts in the past, uniroyal rain sport 3 are great but don't last, I find for value and performance I like falken tyres, either zeix or fk510 azenis, last well and are good in dry and wet 

[ItsChris]

Thank you all for the suggestions! 
Looked into it a bit more and the options were:

• Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
• Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
• Dunlop SportMaxx RT
• Bridgestone Turanza T005
• Pirelli P Zero Nero GT

I have to take into account: 

• My engine, which is a TSI, i.e. some more speed, but not that much compared to Monte's or VRS. 
• I will be driving usually around the city and not on the highway that much.
• roads in my country having a lot of potholes and bumps.

For the above, I believe I need tyres that have some kind of reinforcement on their sides. 
What do you think?

[Rooted]

It is a good idea to get a tyre with 'XL'  on it, Reinforced sidewalls.

 

Why not just go to your local tyre fitters, see what is on offer and looks good to you. 

[ItsChris]

2 minutes ago, AwaoffSki said:

It is a good idea to get a tyre with 'XL'  on it, Reinforced sidewalls.

 

Why not just go to your local tyre fitters, see what is on offer and looks good to you. 

 

Didn't know about XL, great suggestion @AwaoffSki ! Thank you!

[Tonyj666]

i just replaced two tyres with Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2  which have quietened down the road noise over the previous set. 

Edited 1 March, 2018 by Tonyj666