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Sebring All Season
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Sebring
All Season
225/50 R17 98V

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225/50 R17 98W

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Kumho Solus 4S HA32
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Kumho
Solus 4S HA32
225/50 R17 98V XL

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15.07.2025 from Mr Hall
Kumho tyres always seem very good in all areas & at a fair price. We went for the All Season Solus as my partner is a care worker & out in literally all conditions.
14.04.2024 from David McCarthy
Second time I have bought these tyres. Just changed car and it has bigger wheels but will buy again if they come in right size
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Apollo Aspire 4G+
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Aspire 4G+
225/50 R17 98Y XL, with rim protectionleiste (FSL)

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Prinx Quattura 4S+
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Quattura 4S+
225/50 R17 98W XL

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BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2
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BF Goodrich
g-Force Winter 2
225/50 R17 94H EV Suitable, with rim protectionleiste (FSL)

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Nokian
Nokian
Snowproof 3P
225/50 R17 98V XL Aramid Sidewalls

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Laufenn I Fit+ LW31
Laufenn
I Fit+ LW31
225/50 R17 98H XL SBL

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BF Goodrich Advantage 2
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BF Goodrich
Advantage 2
225/50 R17 94Y EV Suitable, with rim protectionleiste (FSL)

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Nankang ICE ACTIVA Ice-1
Nankang
Nankang
ICE ACTIVA Ice-1
225/50 R17 98Q XL Nordic Compound, with rim protection (MFS)

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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
Hankook
Hankook
Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
225/50 R17 94W 4PR MO SBL

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30.10.2014 from Mark
More worn on front two than was expecting for this brand
13.06.2013 from Mike reynolds
Had these tyres on My F355 and they were just as good and better wearing than Pirelli
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Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Uniroyal
RainSport 5
225/50 R17 98W XL EVc, with kerbing rib

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23.10.2026 from W. Callum
Only downside to the tyres is cornering tightly , roundabouts in half wet dry conditions slip evident if pushed even a little over normal roundabout speeds . Otherwise a very good tyre in all conditions , wet grip in heavy rain also very good .
10.12.2025 from Stephen Brown
Great tyres, safe and give confidence on all surfaces and conditions
13.06.2025 from stevi
best tyres ever had them on Audi A3 TDI sport ,fiesta st .ford focus MK2,jaguar xj 3Ltdi best grip ever handles in wet like a great tyre does when dry grips so hard in the dry the engine struggles to go faster because of the grip tried all the named brands like Mitchellen ,toyos ,co rentals and the uni royals beat them ever time not just price but grip safety and handling too .never use any other tyre the 5s are better than the 3s but not by much . hard to improve on such a great tyre
02.11.2024 from A Pritchard
Great.
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
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Hankook
Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
225/50 R17 98Y XL 4PR AO SBL

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30.10.2014 from Mark
More worn on front two than was expecting for this brand
13.06.2013 from Mike reynolds
Had these tyres on My F355 and they were just as good and better wearing than Pirelli
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BF Goodrich Advantage
BF Goodrich
BF Goodrich
Advantage
225/50 R17 98W XL, with rim protectionleiste (FSL)

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BF Goodrich Advantage 2
BF Goodrich
BF Goodrich
Advantage 2
225/50 R17 98W XL EV Suitable, with rim protectionleiste (FSL)

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Goodyear
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance 3
225/50 R17 94H EVR, with rim protection (MFS)

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Kilometers driven 570483
30.05.2026 from Fraser
Have tried lots of different snow tyres over years and put these on my 3 series touring to replace the Pirelli zero’s. If anything I thought they ran quieter than the zero’s and plenty of grip in both dry and wet conditions. Used the in snow as well and kept everything moving which is all you want from a snow tyre.
15.01.2026 from James
As my Volvo is a rear wheel drive automatic I always use winter tyres. Previously had Goodyear ultra grip 9 and still have them on the front. New Goodyear ultra grip 3 on rear. We're great in the recent snow, where front wheel drives were getting stuck, no doubt on summer tyres.
11.01.2025 from Andy Duff
An extremely sure-footed winter tyre that blurs the transition from my summer to winter wheels. As good as it gets.
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Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen-3
Goodyear
Goodyear
Vector 4 Seasons Gen-3
225/50 R17 98W XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS)

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Kilometers driven 8437600
09.09.2026 from LEE
After using Michelin tires for the past 20 years model PS4, ENGERY SAVER, the cross climates on this vito crew sport, the tire life has being shocking, 8,000 miles and there so expensive 1k a set, so decided to give the Goodyear's ago, I'm was shocked at how well these are performing, the ride is so much better, the Michelins have straight side walls, which ride very hard, you feel every bump..... Goodyear's ride comfort, life and grip has been amazing I've done 17,000 miles and there is still life on the rear tires, id say there will do 22,000, and an set of these is 600 quid.... see you later Michelin, all my vans and cars are going Goodyears.....
08.06.2026 from J Amin
This is the second time I have bought a full set of these tyres. I mostly drive on motorways, country roads and off road. My fuel efficiency went up when I put on my first set. The ride is more comfortable and the grip is excellent in dry and wet weather. They have performed well on snow. Despite being all weather the rate of wear is very good. I would definitely buy them again.
18.09.2024 from Ersan
My tyre size was 205 55 16 but not in the list! Unbelieveble in wet surface but average on dry breaking. Good aquaplanning and snow traction. Good comfort but average noise.
06.03.2024 from Viktor
Tires keep the vehicle nicely on the road, no traction problems. On ice British roads they perform great no problems stopping or going.
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Toyo Proxes TR1
Toyo
Toyo
Proxes TR1
225/50 R17 94W with rim protectionleiste (FSL)

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Kilometers driven 1217277
09.11.2025 from Neil McTear
Far better grip than the Falkens that came with the car, although they still had lots of tread left, they were old and on removal it was found the sidewalls and beads were perished, and were the wrong size. Toyo are current the only manufacturer producing 205/45-15's and these had previously been unavailable for the previous decade, the improvement in both grip and roadholding is impressive, can't comment on wear yet due to limited mileage, fuel consumption difference - I haven't checked.
30.05.2022 from David Hardiman
Huge difference with the new Toyo Tires compared to the older ones I had on the car. These are the best tires I have ever used.
09.12.2019 from Sebastian Dysarski
Good tire soft side wall so corners are average. But overall good price was okay wouldn’t pay more
14.11.2019 from Joe
I drive an SW20 MR2 on (almost) original tyre sizes (Rear 225/50/15 and Front 205/50/15), so my choice is limited. For over a decade I've used the original Proxes as they were pretty good all-rounders and good value. The new version are very good in the dry - communicative and grippy, you can feel the back end start to let go and everything is progressive and fun. However, the tread pattern gives me zero confidence in the wet as the pattern is in a v direction on one side of the car and a ^ direction on the other. Not a mistake, the "Outside" markings insist this way round. This has to have a huge impact on clearing standing water as the tread is reversed on one side of the car, so I have zero confidence in the wet as each side of the car will behave differently. Bring back the old style that were ^ all round please!
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Bridgestone Turanza All season 6
Bridgestone
Bridgestone
Turanza All season 6
225/50 R17 98V XL, with rim protection (MFS), Enliten / EV

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Kilometers driven 494405
06.09.2025 from Zoran
I have front set of 2 tires 1 year and around 20000km old, and rear set 6 months and around 10000km. Tyres are excellent for my car on dry and wet. There's not much snow in this part of England, but was some WET snow last winter and tyres were good on start and in curves but on braking just slide (wet snow i suppose). I have been on the road trip this summer 5000km+, and tyres aren't worn at all. Good grip in curves on motorway at high speed (up to 180 km/h) on dry and wet.
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005
Bridgestone
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM 005
225/50 R17 98V XL EVc

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24.06.2024 from Des
Great tyres , good all round grip, as I live in Scotland the seasons change every 5mins, with plenty of rain & the odd bit of snow , I do some off road driving and never got the car stuck, I do run this type of tyre all year round , but as the car is quite light I always change my tyres when they get down to 3mm , I think this is far safer ,
01.04.2024 from Robert
The tyres perform unbelievably well. Braking and grip in the wet is just phenomenal. Outstanding performance. Superb and consistent grip in heavy persistent rain along French motorway to the UK, long and short journeys.
16.05.2023 from Racer 1974
I went for the BMW approved (star marked) Blizzak and I’m very happy with the tyres. I’ve had Conti Winter Contact on previous cars and in regular use I would say the Blizzak is very comparable. The car retains decent steering feel and traction on wet and dry roads plus offers a far greater level of grip on snow/slush over a regular tyre. Ride comfort seems pretty much unchanged, as always with winters there is a little more noise but it’s slight and after 5 minutes you don’t notice! Fuel consumption does increase very slightly over the summer tyres BUT that could be down to the cold weather as much as the tyres!
11.05.2023 from Sam Summers
I bought these so that I wouldn't have any mishaps during the winter in my beloved car. I was worried that it would be a nightmare to drive in the snow due to being rear wheel drive and its power. I put these tyres on the front and different winter tyres on the rear and never had any problems at all - very surprised and impressed!
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GT Radial Champiro FE2
GT Radial
GT Radial
Champiro FE2
225/50 R17 98Y XL

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Pirelli Powergy 2
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Pirelli
Powergy 2
225/50 R17 98Y XL

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Onyx NY-W702
Onyx
NY-W702
225/50 R17 98H XL

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Hankook Kinergy 4S² H750
Hankook
Hankook
Kinergy 4S² H750
225/50 R17 98V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL

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Toyo Proxes Comfort
Toyo
Toyo
Proxes Comfort
225/50 R17 98V XL, with rim protectionleiste (FSL)

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Kilometers driven 138805
31.08.2023 from Kalin
Bad grip, handling and braking on wet roads
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Viking FourTech Plus
Viking
Viking
FourTech Plus
225/50 R17 98W XL EVc, with kerbing rib

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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
Hankook
Hankook
Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
225/50 R17 98Y XL 4PR AO, with rim protection (MFS) SBL

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30.10.2014 from Mark
More worn on front two than was expecting for this brand
13.06.2013 from Mike reynolds
Had these tyres on My F355 and they were just as good and better wearing than Pirelli
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN
Falken
Falken
ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN
225/50 R17 98W XL Ecorun, with rim protection (MFS) BLK

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Kilometers driven 8062217
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'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"] 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" 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 "budget" 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 "hang out" 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 "leading" 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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