Need to replace a pair.

I've been thinking about Falken Ziex ZE310's since I bought the car but have since found out there's a ZE320 out that is better all round . Then today I checked the Falken site and they're not doing the ZE320 in 195x55x15.

Any recommendations for a mid-range tyre that would be better (more recent model maybe) than the ZE310? Any Tyre Tests (I've looked at Tyre Reviews 2025 Summer Tyre Test).

I put together a list inc some Premium tyres just for comparison;

Just for comparison

Conti £109.67 + Fitting

Goodyear Eff Grip £105.29 + Fitting

Maybe

Falken ZE310 £82.79 + Fitting

Maxxis HP5 £67.12 + Fitting

Nexen N Fera SU4 £71.40 + Fitting

Prices from Mytyre

My priority is Steering feedback (find it quite poor on my Fabia (Conti on one side, Evergreen on the other (on the car when bought))).

Edited 24 July, 202524 Jul by phs12
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Of that list - get the Goodyear's - its what I have on my Fabia. Excellent tyres.

1 hour ago, phs12 said:

My priority is Steering feedback (find it quite poor on my Fabia (Conti on one side, Everskid on the other)

Typo corrected in italic.

11 minutes ago, Paws4Thot said:

Typo corrected in italic.

The car came with Barums on the front. Even these two mixed tyres give slighty better feel than the matched Barums. Plan is for the current front tyres to go on the back (yeah, yeah I know, always put your best tyres on the back).

Kuhmo Ecsta HS52

Anyone tried these?

They outperformed both the Ziex 310 and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance in a 2024 ADAC test (3rd of 16)...

The Kumho Ecsta HS52 achieves a good rating for driving safety. On dry roads, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 offers the driver both good steering feedback and confident behavior at the limit. It also scores points with its short braking distance. On wet roads, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 impresses with both braking distance measurements and wet handling. It offers good grip and can always be driven safely and easily over the course. However, its aquaplaning behavior is rated as only satisfactory.

and in a 2024 Autobild test (Joint 4th (with the Goodyear) of 20).

6 hours ago, phs12 said:

(yeah, yeah I know, always put your best tyres on the back).

With the caveat that "best" =/= "deepest tread", despite what Michelin claim.

19 hours ago, phs12 said:

My priority is Steering feedback (find it quite poor on my Fabia (Conti on one side, Evergreen on the other (on the car when bought))).

Apologies! It's a Mazzini not an Evergreen.

Edited 25 July, 202525 Jul by phs12

11 hours ago, Paws4Thot said:

With the caveat that "best" =/= "deepest tread", despite what Michelin claim.

Both current front tyres (to go on the back) have 6mm+ tread.

Have a look at GT radial FE2. Have summer on my Octavia and there excellent. (second set) plus also on my old Seat. Son has all season on his fabia and they are excellent as well. Good in the wet and loads of grip. They are around £75-00 per tyre fitted and if you order online my tyre service gives you discount. £15 off two and £40 of four.

Alasdair