Federal 595EVO Reviews - Page 3

Given 72% while driving a Honda DC5 INTEGRA TYPE R (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 400 spirited miles
Here's my take on the Federal 595 EVO after driving it for around 500 Km's. I'm a performance car enthusiast and I'm currently trying this set on my Honda Integra DC5 Type R. After reading reviews from this site and a few others, I decided to take a chance with Federal to replace my utterly horrible Achilles ATR Sport.

So far, I've had quite a few sets of rubber on my DC5 which I've owned for slightly over 3 years now. By far, the best set I've ever had are the Goodyear Eagle RS-Sport and it is in an entirely different league. A good benchmark for the Federal 595 EVO would be the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 in which I'll make some comparisons below.

Car Setup.
Suspension: D2 Racing Street Sports Coilovers.
Camber Settings: Front -3.3, Rear -2.5
Strut Bars: Yes

Driving Impressions.
The sidewall is noticeable harder and firmer than that of the Eagle GSD3 or the Pirelli P7000. Thus, it's able to provide me good, ample feedback from the road and there's a good amount of grip in the corners. I'm able to take corners 10 - 15 KM/H faster than my previous setup with Achilles ATR Sport.
While the Eagle F1 GSD3 is more refined while on the move, the 595 Evo is more aggressive and demands commitment from the driver. Its a very progressive tire and will give you enough road information for you to gauge your next move.

Steering is much sharper and precise and because of the firm sidewall, quick and fast lane change is no issue here. Also can't comment on the wear rate as I've just run these in for 500 Km's.

Grip.
Dry grip is good and since I have 'run in' the tires, the grip becomes better. No complaints here. I managed to do 210 KM/H and speeds averaging 180 KM/H on the highway without breaking a sweat.

Wet grip is subject to the rain conditions. Do exercise some caution in a torrential downpour when visibility is limited up to two cars in front of you. Speeds of 80 - 90 km/h would be the optimum for the 595 Evo. For a damp road with drizzle, it can manage about 120 - 130 km/h comfortably. As I've mentioned, this tire will provide heaps of feedback from the road and more so in the rain. The Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 wins in this segment.

Conclusion.
For those who are expecting this to be a quiet, comfortable, 'green' tire, you will be disappointed. This is anything but. The 595 Evo invokes spirited driving, confidence and involvement. Can't complain for the price I paid for. There are some trade offs between the 595 EVO and the F1 GSD3. The EVO is less refined, more raw but in a good way. It creates a sense of excitement and renewed driving confidence. The GSD3 is a refined gentleman, predictable and safe. But once again, for the price, the performance and value it delivers is in spades.

Will I buy the 595 EVO again? Yes.

Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on November 28, 2012
Given 73% while driving a Toyota Vios (205/45 R16) on mostly motorways for 100,000 average miles
The best tire so far and very stable.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on September 27, 2012
Given 70% while driving a Honda Civic (205/45 R16 T) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
wery good tire on dry land but when it gets wet they are bad. a lot of understeer in wet and you can feel the tires are sliping. its a good tire for daily driving if you are a calm driver but if you want to go faster in corners especially on wet be very careful they lose grip very fast even on 80%tread.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on September 24, 2012
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Given 46% while driving a Peugeot 206 2.0 hdi (195/55 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
This is the worst tire i've ever had in my car.
In dry weather has a good behavior, but loses the grip for complete in wet road. It has a hard compound, which causes the tire to have the same look as it had in the day I bought it. It's good to make miles and it's a cheap tire, but it isn’t safe.
I certainly ain’t gonna buy it again.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on June 22, 2012
Given 82% while driving a Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf (QV) (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I have drived on GY F1 GSD3, and on Nankang NS-2, 205/40R17. On the dry and the wet it is the best tire, it is more comfortable than the other two and wider all thou it is the same width. The front of my car is heavy, so take that in to consideration. People who say that this tire is now for winter/snow, no sh**. Buy winter tires...

Low tire noise to the previous tires

I recommend them, and buy again.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on April 20, 2012
Given 54% while driving a Ford Fiesta Zetec S (205/45 R17) on mostly town for 177 average miles
smooth n steady
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on February 12, 2012
Given 80% while driving a Subaru wrx turbo (215/45 R17 N) on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
Was a little surprised at the outstanding performance .put them on my Rex love them there quiet and handle beautifully and are wearing surprisingly well only one regret should have got new time time and gone a little bigger and wider but can not complain love em
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on January 24, 2012
Given 77% while driving a Mitsubishi (195/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 70,000 spirited miles
i've just tested last saturday dated 12th nov 2011 at sepang trackday..i put at front wheel..really grippy man, really bite the tarmac at corners..this tires is underrated la..maybe coz of the price,hahahah! but maintain da price la ok? hahahah....best bang 4 ur buck..but of coz, dun compare to AD07 or toyo 888 la, dat is different league la....thumbs up for federal 595 evo!!!!
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on November 15, 2011
Given 71% while driving a Honda Civic FD2 (215/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
i've used Miche PS,Pirelli P-Zero,RE001 and i must say this tire can match the big gun
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on November 6, 2011
Given 80% while driving a Mitsubishi Galant (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,500 spirited miles
one of the best dry tires i've come across.

Dry:
grip - very grippy. i can anticipate the breaking point. grip lasts till bald. road feedback's very good.
brake - bites the tarmac.
tramlining - quite ok with thick tread. after 50%, gets bad.

Damp:
grip - quite grippy but oversteers on sharp corners.
brake - ok. performs like other tires on damp tarmac.

Very Wet:
grip - like damp performance.
brake - like damp performance.
aquaplaning - ok with thick tread but bad after 50% tread.

conclusion:
excellent dry/summer tire.
ok on the wet but careful after 50% tread.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on June 13, 2011
Given 57% while driving a Honda Civic 1.8 VTEC Sport (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 60,000 spirited miles
Pro- tires are excellent on hot and dry surface only. Very cheap if u are on a low budget.

Con- horrible on wet surface, compount hardens when tires are cool. Very very noisy tires even with sound proofing on wheel arc. Unable to enjoy your ICE.very prone to aqua planning. Not good for car with front camber. High fuel consumption.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on April 27, 2011
Given 87% while driving a Mitsubishi mirage dohc (195/45 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 100 average miles
Amazing tire, fitted on my car and the performance is very very impressive.
It has outstanding performance in dry especially on very hot road surface ( I'm from Malaysia ), as long as the tires contact with hot surface, it turns to be a racing tire with its soft rubber. IT'S FAR BETTER THAN MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3 in term of dry performance.
As for wet, it handles pretty well thanks to the 8mm tread depth grooves on the tires,but we dont have much rain here in Malaysia so I cant really talk much about this.

Rubber is very soft same to the side wall as well, it goes where you want to go, it stops where you want to stop, but it's quite a noisy tire especially travel on highway. But definitely I'll buy Federal tire again, for sure :D It's a competition tire manufacturer, but I wonder why it has been categorized into economic tire =(
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on November 10, 2010