Given
85%
while driving a
Lexus
(225/45 R17) on
mostly motorways
for 1,200
spirited miles
I find these tires impressive for their excellent combination of ride comfort, quiet running, and grip. The Lexus IS300h does not have the most sophisticated suspension, it does well on good tarmac, particularly at speed, but can be rough around town and on broken pavement. These Bridgestones make it feel like the car has upgraded suspension, the ride feels much more plush, the tires absorb a great deal of the vibrations from rolling on the road surface. It is a similar sensation when you put much more comfortable shoes on. They are also surprisingly quiet, not generating the humming background noise that is so typical of many combos of tires and cars.
All the while, the grip is just there, even you send the car into an apex at speed. There is no drama, no complaining, no slipping, just quietly keeping the car on the road.
My comparison is to OEM Yokohamas and Pirelli Cinturato All Seasons, this set feels immediately superior.
I'm very early into these tires, yet to experience truly winterly conditions with them, but truly impressed so far.