185/55 R17 Tires

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Avon Spirit ST (12) 95% 98% 92% 95% 85% 93%
Goodyear UltraGrip 6 (2) 80% 95% 90% 100% 80% 85%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (245) 86% 84% 76% 78% 73% 85%
Forceum D700 (1) 100% 70% 80% 70% 60% 70%

185/55 17 Tire Review Highlights

Avon Spirit ST rated NAN% while driving a
Driving on mostly country roads for 200 spirited miles
Had the Avon st fitted toy aprila at a recent service. Right away I noticed the bike become extremely reluctant to turn especially in fast changes of direction. The grip seems fine no problem with that but there is virtually no feedback from the tires. I have had mertzelrs and pilot powers prior and I won't go back to the Avon's again
tire reviewed on 2022-02-04 17:14:25
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance rated 84% while driving a Vauxhall Astra H 1.8
Driving on mostly country roads for 35 spirited miles
fitted these tires to the car the day I bought it as tires are the only thing that keeps you on the road, so having a good set on the car was of high importance to me. Over the last 3 years, I have covered around 35,000 miles on them and have put them through many heat cycles and given them a true torturing. I have a highly spirited driving style and the tires never fail to impress. While I have found that once you build temperature into the tires they become slightly floaty, and they don't load up predictably, this is expected of a tire in this range band. Nevertheless, traction is not lost and overall the tire continues to be predictable. When firm braking the tire is very efficient at slowing the car, however as the tire has a hard compound the tire will slip under high braking. The wet handling characteristics of the tire is very good and the tire can disperse the water effectively. they tire does not aquaplane. The harder rubber compound does, however, mean that in low temperatures the wet handling is lost slightly, but not to the point of being dangerous. The wear factor of the tire is low, and even after high load, high temperature driving the tires don't marble or grain. I have around 4mm of tread left on each tire, which is outstanding given the punishment they have received. The tires transfer information from the road effectively allowing you to feel in control. The only downside to these tires is the fact that they feel floaty when intense rapid steering inputs are made, and they roll a lot before loading up on turn in, and will occasionally understeer under high load. All in all a highly recommended tire for people who are after a comfortable Mid-range premium tire that will handle a sporty drive when possible.
tire reviewed on 2020-05-20 15:52:31
Forceum D700 rated 74% while driving a Suzuki WAGON R
Driving on a combination of roads for 300 average miles
Absolutely fantastic budget tire,response very good to handling, these tires have fantastic grip on hot dry tarmac
tire reviewed on 2014-03-08 04:38:32
Goodyear UltraGrip 6 rated 97% while driving a Honda Civic
Driving on a combination of roads for 6300 average miles
Very good tires. Old model, but works great in all weather condition. I use this tires as all season tires and didn't have any problems. I think strongest side of this tire is it's work in wet weather condition. Of course there isn't any problem to drive when is dry. On ice you have drive easy, but handling is still enough good.
tire reviewed on 2011-12-29 10:26:55
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