Ford Focus MK4.5 1.0 Ecoboost Hybrid Tires

Not a good tire. They came equipped in my 2024 Focus mk4.5, and after only 11.000 km both front tires need replacement. I drive 100% in the city/highway, never drive on unpaved roads, and park in a covered public parking with "gentle" floors, but still they cracked and chunked like crazy, and entire pieces of tread fell off. A quick google search shows this is a common issue even with new tires (mine were manufactured in 1524), so i deem these tires unsafe, prone to highway blowout with potentially tragic consequences, and will be replacing four of them with a set from another manufacturer.

I’ve done 4000km’s with this tire and always use it with factory advised 2.2-2.3 bar pressure. In dry conditions, grips well in the corners. However, I’m not happy with characteristics when hard braking in dry conditions. Tires lock immediately and ABS involves in. Even braking on dry asphalt feels icy! Tires feel like don’t want to grip the road to slow down. For handling 7 points but for braking 1. Tire sound levels are good. Comfort ok. Haven’t driven into deep water yet. So no comments on aquaplanning. I would buy a Conti PC7 or Pirelli Cinturato P7/C3 instead… Buy more expensive but stay safe…