Owners most consistently praise the Goodyear Excellence for dry grip, with comfort and relatively quiet running also receiving more praise than criticism. Wet grip is generally well regarded but less consistent, with roughly one in eight reviews reporting shortcomings. Longer-term accounts range from good life to early replacement, and around one in five reviews criticise wear. Noise complaints appear in about one in nine reviews despite the broader positive balance. Repeat reviewers have mixed experiences rather than a shared trend, so there is no consistent ageing pattern to describe.
What owners mention most counted across 113 reviews
These tires came factory-fitted to a set of OEM rims. When I purchased them, they had already seen quite some miles and were in their third season. They had about 5,5 mm tread left. I was originally just interested in the rims but decided to give the tires a chance as well. Let me also mention that these were the run-flat version of the Goodyear Excellence.
The tires have impressed me. They are a bit noisy on rough asphalt like the one we usually have in Norway. But during a trip to Italy and on the Autobahn, noise was no issue. Dry grip is also fair. But when pushed, they will slip. As for wet performance; well I have had better tires. They are quite OK but when going fast in heavy rain you notice that they will gradually loose contact. The good thing is that this happens gracefully so you do get some warnings.
All in all I can recommend the tires if you are after all round performance and don't need tires that excel under specific conditions.
Tire blew after about 20,000 miles and on inspection showed that the tire had broken down and split around the inner rim.
For safety reasons have replaced with a set of Pirelli's.
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Don't like the tires under wet conditions...they are just terrible. On there other hand, under dry conditions...they are very good. I wouldn't buy them again though...
These Goodyear Excellence have been fantastic tires. Excellent dry and wet grip, superb handling and feedback, cannot fault them, you can definitely see that they are Premium brand tires. Fronts lasted 11500 miles until they had 3mm left, rears still have 5.5mm left. Would certainly recommend, if I could afford them I would buy them again, or any other model Goodyear make.
Have this on BMW 730d from April 2009 (I know somebody will classify me as mad). Run for app. 52000 miles, 95% on highways. App. speed 150 km/h (app 94 mph). We use this car rarely, but tires still with no breaks on sides like described in some reviews. Changed them for same new set bought through internet site. Will see how will they perform and last.
84%
Member
Kia Motors
215/50 R17 W
5,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average
I have got Excellence's in 215's on mine. They are far better comfort than the AU5's & AE50's that I took off. Low road noise on rough road, but very quiet on smooth road and they grip quite well too. They looks to be wearing well over the past 8000 km. Value for money product.
Standard from factory (Skoda Yeti 1.8 4X4).
Mostly driven on city roads and highways.
After 30K kms (19K miles) need to be changed (too early for a 4X4)
7/10 on dry roads (but 9/10 on dry braking - the only good performance from them).
4/10 on wet - maybe less(and NOT good wet breaking).
7/10 comfort and 5/10 to all the other performances.
There is almost nothing excellent on them (only dry breaking).
Their name should be changed from Excellence to Mediocre!!!
Good reliable tire. Changed for new ones at 41K miles (2years). The longest distance a set of tires has after lasted in over 30 years of driving!
83%
Member
Skoda
205/55 R16 V
20,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Average
Very quiet and confort tire. After 20.000km started to fall apart, at 25.000km it became useless. I traded for Michelin Primacy 3 which is much harder but better road feedback
