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Hey guys, I wanna buy tires for my crossover (255/45/R20) and have three options:
Nexen nfera Supreme (N5000 Platinum) : $175 each,
Nankang SP-9 Cross-Sport : $115,
Giti Sport S2 SUV :$125
which will provide more comfort?
Obviously the Michelin PS4 was the best tire in test!
Objectively, excluding price, there is surely only one winner being the Michelin PS4?
Even the price might be mitigated if wear and performance throughout a tires life was taken into account?
I agree that it's very close between the two, if nothing else they should have been marked as tied for first, but that's not how Auto Motor Und Sport presented the data.
We didn't cover curved aquaplaning, where the goodyear had a 2 point advantage which probably tipped the balance in its favour. AMS rated the Goodyear 9.1 and Michelin 9.0 overall.
What would you recommend for a staggered fit for a Lexus IS250 - 225/40/18 and 255/40/18?
If the prices are correct the Michelin costs 50% more than the Goodyear. And it´s only 225/45R18.
In other tests the Goodyear also have better wear.
I don´t have a problem with pay more for the best things but in this case I doubt the PS4 is worth this extreme higher price.
Having just quickly looked at the current price differential I would most probably go for the Goodyear myself.
Hadn't realised it was about 30% - that's quite some difference for premium brands
The Goodyear is cheap for a premium, it´s cheaper than the 2nd class from Goodyear, Fulda. Dunno why.
But Michelin is mostly the most expensive.
Here in Greece, Michelin is the most expensive but there are always coupons either for gas or discount worth 40€. So they end up with same price or lower compared to Continental and Goodyear.
I´m also take a look at someshops and the Michelin-prices are much diffrent to the prices in the magazine. But with big tires the rebates don´t make is cheaper than some other brands (which sometimes make similar offers)
Michelin driver for one season here - totally disappointed from the performance of the tire, comming from Continental SportContact 5. I sold the tires after the season ended and now I'm looking to buy either Pirelli or Goodyear (looking at all the tests). SportContact5 only disadvantage was the high wear - lasted two seasons on my BMW 5er.
Also the price difference between Michelin and Goodyear here in Bulgaria is 15euro. SportContact5 on other hand is much expensive - 50eur more than Michelin for some reason.
What was so disappointing? Personally I really don’t like the SC5, it’s harsh and noisy and while the grip is very good, it’s not the best. Then some driver love that very firm “German” road feal.
I hate it :D
Funny you say that, my experience of the SC5 was it was quite soft with bad handling! It can vary by size and fitment, it's a bit of a minefield!
Well, my experience on two different vehicles/size is pretty consistent with how the PC6 is rated for comfort in this test. And how Continental tires are usually rated for comfort in multiple test.
EDIT: just looked at the SC5 page on the site, “poor comfort” is noted as a negative in multiple test for it.