Front Tyres

[plasma99]

Hi.  I have just reached 19,000 miles and the fronts are getting a bit close to the minimum limit.  The wear seems fairly even across the tyre but 19K seems a bit low compared with other cars I have owned.  I'm just wondering if it's normal?  Mine's fitted with Continental Premium Contact 215/55/R17.

 

Also, the Continentals seems a bit pricey compared with other premium brands.  I was about to order Goodyear Efficiency Grip Performance which look a little better on the tyre label.  Don't know if anyone had tried these on a Superb?  Or Is it best to stick to the original brand?

[Paikesejanku]

1 hour ago, plasma99 said:

Hi.  I have just reached 19,000 miles and the fronts are getting a bit close to the minimum limit.  The wear seems fairly even across the tyre but 19K seems a bit low compared with other cars I have owned.  I'm just wondering if it's normal?  Mine's fitted with Continental Premium Contact 215/55/R17.

 

Also, the Continentals seems a bit pricey compared with other premium brands.  I was about to order Goodyear Efficiency Grip Performance which look a little better on the tyre label.  Don't know if anyone had tried these on a Superb?  Or Is it best to stick to the original brand?

I changed my continentals to goodyear. I am very pleased, they are quiet and ride became more comfortable. I recommend goodyear.

Edited 11 July, 2018 by Paikesejanku

[alf.onso]

2 hours ago, plasma99 said:

Hi.  I have just reached 19,000 miles and the fronts are getting a bit close to the minimum limit.  The wear seems fairly even across the tyre but 19K seems a bit low compared with other cars I have owned.  I'm just wondering if it's normal?  Mine's fitted with Continental Premium Contact 215/55/R17.

 

Also, the Continentals seems a bit pricey compared with other premium brands.  I was about to order Goodyear Efficiency Grip Performance which look a little better on the tyre label.  Don't know if anyone had tried these on a Superb?  Or Is it best to stick to the original brand?

 

Conti is known for it's fast wearing and is rather noisy on rough tarmac. Mine are Continental SportsContact though.

I would personally not buy Conti again for my Superb.

[Danny 57]

I have had Goodyear EG tyres for 88kmiles and I am very happy. 20k miles is about right for the fronts but double that for the rears ish.

[TomR88]

I got 19k out of my set from factory and now they are on Hankook (because its a lease car) but i hve to say i am very impressed with them so far. Havent tried it in the wet yet.

[plasma99]

Thanks for the replies.  Goodyear EGs it is.  Just booked mobile fitting with Kwik Fit who are surprisingly competitive on price.

[Zenbasses]

I have Uniroyal Rainsports 3's on mine and they are a noticeable step up in traction in the wet and a all round good tyre without blowing the budget. 

 

https://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/uniroyal/rainsport-3/235/40/R19/Y/96/f?tyre=32695783

[RickTT]

On 11/07/2018 at 11:37, plasma99 said:

Hi.  I have just reached 19,000 miles and the fronts are getting a bit close to the minimum limit.  The wear seems fairly even across the tyre but 19K seems a bit low compared with other cars I have owned.  I'm just wondering if it's normal?  Mine's fitted with Continental Premium Contact 215/55/R17.

 

Also, the Continentals seems a bit pricey compared with other premium brands.  I was about to order Goodyear Efficiency Grip Performance which look a little better on the tyre label.  Don't know if anyone had tried these on a Superb?  Or Is it best to stick to the original brand?

 

Mine, same size, same tyre lasted 8k miles on the front, same engine also !

 

Changed them with Pirelli p7's. - which are now at 2mm

 

Edited 12 July, 2018 by RickTT

[bigjohn]

On 11/07/2018 at 11:37, plasma99 said:

Hi.  I have just reached 19,000 miles and the fronts are getting a bit close to the minimum limit.  The wear seems fairly even across the tyre but 19K seems a bit low compared with other cars I have owned.  I'm just wondering if it's normal?  Mine's fitted with Continental Premium Contact 215/55/R17.

 

 

On 12/07/2018 at 23:30, RickTT said:

Mine, same size, same tyre lasted 8k miles on the front, same engine also !

 

 

 

Blimey - on my MKII the original Continentals (205/55/16) lasted over 35k miles - changed at about 3mm