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- Mazda MX5
- 195/50 R15 H
- 400 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
Though not powerful, the MX5 has finely balanced handling which is very sensitive to tire choice.
It was therefore with some trepidation that I changed the summer Michelins for a set of Goodyear's latest Gen1 winters.
First impressions were encouraging: more comfortable than the unforgiving (but responsive) Michelin's; quiet too.
Now that they are fully bedded-in, I am still exploring the limits of grip available, but suffice to say cold greasy roundabouts can be approached with great confidence... Regards handling, there is perhaps just a little hesitation in initial steering response, but nevertheless the car feels just as nimble and willing to turn in as ever, with perfect balance - and I haven't even experimented with different pressures yet.
Standing water is scythed through with ease. Snow performance is yet to be tested, but I can confirm that grip on sheet ice is stable and predictable enough to allow for safe progress (or messing about!). In short I can wholeheartedly recommend these new Goodyears - 10 out of 10 so far...
It was therefore with some trepidation that I changed the summer Michelins for a set of Goodyear's latest Gen1 winters.
First impressions were encouraging: more comfortable than the unforgiving (but responsive) Michelin's; quiet too.
Now that they are fully bedded-in, I am still exploring the limits of grip available, but suffice to say cold greasy roundabouts can be approached with great confidence... Regards handling, there is perhaps just a little hesitation in initial steering response, but nevertheless the car feels just as nimble and willing to turn in as ever, with perfect balance - and I haven't even experimented with different pressures yet.
Standing water is scythed through with ease. Snow performance is yet to be tested, but I can confirm that grip on sheet ice is stable and predictable enough to allow for safe progress (or messing about!). In short I can wholeheartedly recommend these new Goodyears - 10 out of 10 so far...