Hyundai i30 Tires

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
RoadX RXMOTION H12 (5) 95% 88% 97% 73% 100% 88%
Nokian Line (65) 92% 90% 89% 89% 82% 86%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (102) 95% 92% 88% 88% 73% 86%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (234) 93% 90% 86% 88% 80% 81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (55) 92% 93% 82% 81% 82% 84%
Yokohama Advan Sport AS Plus (2) 80% 100% 80% 70% 0% 90%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 (13) 88% 94% 73% 83% 86% 87%
Continental WinterContact TS 860 (48) 89% 92% 83% 86% 83% 86%
Hankook Optimo 4S (32) 86% 86% 79% 78% 78% 88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 (301) 90% 88% 84% 84% 74% 82%
Avon WV7 (14) 82% 84% 83% 76% 82% 88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (311) 90% 88% 81% 84% 73% 78%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun (97) 87% 83% 82% 80% 77% 79%
Uniroyal RainSport 3 (286) 84% 92% 79% 78% 64% 83%
Nokian WR D4 (68) 83% 82% 78% 79% 66% 83%
Michelin Primacy 4 (153) 85% 81% 74% 77% 82% 84%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 (8) 75% 79% 76% 76% 87% 75%
Nexen N Fera SU1 (128) 84% 76% 76% 78% 74% 82%
Hankook OPTIMO K415 (54) 82% 75% 75% 73% 85% 75%
Uniroyal WinterExpert (5) 86% 92% 74% 74% 77% 72%
Uniroyal RainSport 5 (66) 77% 86% 70% 69% 75% 80%
Kumho Ecowing ES31 (16) 79% 69% 75% 64% 77% 80%
Winrun R330 (30) 79% 66% 69% 70% 74% 77%
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 (12) 81% 77% 76% 73% 56% 71%
Kumho Solus KH17 (56) 76% 70% 70% 69% 67% 70%
Pirelli P 7 (85) 79% 69% 71% 68% 73% 65%
Pirelli P Zero (157) 84% 69% 75% 72% 58% 64%
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 (15) 79% 67% 58% 66% 68% 65%
Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 (58) 75% 68% 68% 67% 63% 68%
Sailun Atrezzo Z4 AS (51) 74% 68% 62% 61% 64% 55%
Continental WinterContact TS 810 S (7) 79% 77% 67% 73% 68% 79%
Toyo Extensa HP (1) 80% 80% 0% 0% 0% 60%
Debica Passio (3) 73% 73% 53% 60% 63% 53%
Viking CityTech II (12) 69% 44% 59% 51% 77% 71%
Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 (68) 69% 39% 56% 52% 68% 62%

Hyundai i30 Tire Review Highlights

Writing about the Kumho Ecowing ES31 given 55% (205-55-16-)
Driving on mostly town for 4000 average miles
REALLY BAD in the wet, ok in the dry. I have had i30 cars for the past 12 years. In WET conditions, these are the worst Kumho tires I have experienced... in fact worst tire ever in 30 years of driving. After 2 losses of control today when driving, I am getting them changed this week even though they are still fairly new.
tire reviewed on 2024-03-18 03:43:37
Writing about the Winrun R330 given 79% (205-55-16-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 45000 average miles
I sourced these tires for my younger sister. She drives a Hyundai 130 hatchback 2015 model which she bought brand new but had not changed the Hankook tires since then and has the car serviced annually. She does not drive the car hard, had 45K on the clock and her tires had not reached their markers yet but were getting close. She wanted to get new tires because she felt her tires were getting hard and brittle and had gone past the six years life span and were now 8 years old. She wanted new tires but was shocked by how expensive tires were and equivalent to the brand she had on her car when she bought it. I took her to my Tirebarn dealer and we chose four fitted and balanced Winrun 330 tires, including a $60 wheel alignment- total cost was $420. Best other offer she got elsewhere was a mid-range brand similarly fitted for $600. Hankook, Dunlop, Goodyear even more, let alone other 'name' brands. She is very happy with them and says they are quiet, grip well in both wet and dry conditions and maintain the road well. She has no issues with them. This was in 2023. I intend getting Winruns for my 2017 Kia Rondo next year as well. The tire reviews I have read say these tires are excellent tires for the price you pay and perform well.
tire reviewed on 2024-02-13 09:58:56
Writing about the Uniroyal RainSport 5 given 100% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 20 average miles
The Uniroyal Rainsport 5 has proven to be an exceptional choice for those looking for a tire that offers superior wet weather performance without compromising safety on dry roads. I have been driving on these tires for several months and I am impressed by their ability to cope with weather challenges.

In the wet, these tires provide impressive traction. Water evacuation is efficient, providing confidence and stability even on slippery roads. I have experienced a noticeable improvement in vehicle control during heavy rain, which has made driving much safer.

What pleasantly surprised me is how these tires also deliver excellent performance on dry roads. Steering response is crisp, providing an agile and controlled steering feel. Cornering stability is outstanding, and the overall ride feel is smooth and comfortable. I didn't notice any understeer, although of course the tires always have to be inflated to the manufacturer's inflation range and the car's suspension must be correct, not to mention that you can't enter corners too fast, which is always the cause of understeer.

In addition, the Uniroyal Rainsport 5 XL tires I chose (225/45 R17 94Y XL) for my Hyundai i30 FB N line 30th Anniversary have proven to be the right choice for my car, providing extra load capacity that translates into safe driving even with heavier loads.

In short, the Uniroyal Rainsport 5's have exceeded my expectations by delivering outstanding performance in wet and dry conditions. They are a solid choice for those looking for versatility and safety all year round.

I live in Asturias in the north of Spain and this is a very rainy area compared to other parts of Spain. It has a similar climate to Britain and these tires are noticeable in wet conditions.

Post-Data: Those of you who criticise this tire very negatively should take a look at your navel and see if you drive too aggressively and that's why you have so many scares. Maybe you are paid by Michelin or GoodYear to kiss their asses. These overpriced brands are not a panacea.
tire reviewed on 2023-12-08 08:46:56
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 given 88% (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 6500 spirited miles
My previous tire is Goodyear AS5. While amazing in the dry and wet, it is quite firm and does not soak up bump that well. You also feel alot of the road through the steering wheel which can be draining for long journey.

I decided to give PS5 a try as I was looking for a comfort bias UHP tires. After about 10k KM, I must say I have no regrets! The tires are just more refined than the Goodyear AS5 in term of comfort. It "cushioned" the bump better, has acceptable noise level, lighter steering wheel and feel less of the road through the steering wheel. It also has good aquaplaning resistance and excellent grip in the dry/wet.

I recommend this if you want something comfortable enough for daily drive and yet still can perform well when pushed hard.
tire reviewed on 2023-05-09 03:11:49
Writing about the Continental WinterContact TS 870 given 89% (205-60-16-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
I am totally surprised how these tires handle standing water. No chance for aquaplanning, car feels super stable.
tire reviewed on 2023-02-02 00:50:38
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 given 74% (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 4500 average miles
Very impressed with the performance of the tire, especially in the wet conditions, absolutely unbeatable, cornering and breaking on point. Tires are also quite quiet, at least in this tire size. The biggest issue with this tire is the wear, very very bad, did like 6-7k km this season and they are already at 5.5 mm tread depth, the fact that the new ones have only 7.1 mm is really not helping either. Pretty much you are sacrificing the tire life for the performance, some people might prefer it, but not me. They might hold up for another season, but that would be it, quite disappointed to be honest. Probably wouldn't buy them again and would rather go for the previous generation since the performance is not that much worse, but tire life is better. In terms of price, at least in my country (Croatia) they are quite cheap compared to other premium brands like Michelin and Conti.
tire reviewed on 2022-11-08 23:33:52
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 given 50% (225-40-18-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 8000 spirited miles
In short I'm very disappointed with these tires as they don't provide a "sporty" drive feeling. Negative: - They don't provide any feel or feedback while cornering which is probably related to the second point. - The ride feels very harsh and unforgiving. - Wet traction is very bad, a lot of wheelspin in the wet. - Cornering grip becomes dangerously low at lower temperatures / below 12°C. - They tend to understeer in all conditions. Neutral: - The rolling noise is acceptable, no high-pitched noise but a heavy rumble can be heard. Positive: - Rolling resistance seem very low according to lower fuel consumption than previous tires. - The tire wear appears to be quite good. I haven't tested these tires on the track and I'm assuming they can provide better grip when they're heated up. This seems to be a very hard rubber compound.
tire reviewed on 2022-07-02 14:56:46
Writing about the RoadX RXMOTION H12 given 100% (205-55-16-)
Driving on mostly town for 25000 easy going miles
Have them installed on my Hyundai i30. I knew they gripped and pumped water when raining but yesterday with the severe weather encountered on my way home this product just cut through the water I didn’t see on the road due to be dark and flooding rain I’m super impressed and I’ve driven on lots of brands over the years I’ll put this product as the best
tire reviewed on 2022-05-13 18:51:15
Writing about the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 given 50% (225-45-17-)
Driving on for 100 easy going miles
No problem in dry but in the wet it's another situation. I feel the back of my car slide on wet road...( hyundai i30). There cheap and as they say you pay for what you by. I wouldn't recommend these
tire reviewed on 2022-05-11 23:52:32
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 given 83% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 13000 spirited miles
I was using Primacy 4 prior and was looking for new tires that can drive relatively fast in the wet without experiencing aquaplaning like the Primacy 4 did and yet comfortable. Initially wanted to give PS4 a try but decided with AS5 as it was newer and cheaper. I was not disappointed at all - AS5 gives you great confidences driving in the wet and did not experience aquaplaning where I used to with Primacy 4. The ride quality may not be as plush as Primacy 4 but firm yet still comfortable. You will notice the tire noise getting louder once you hit over 10000km. The tire threads still have about 5mm left and should not have issues running at least another 20000km. Overall a good tire which suits my casual spirited driving.
tire reviewed on 2022-04-13 01:02:58
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 given 94% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 900 spirited miles
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tire reviewed on 2022-04-05 00:57:07
Writing about the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 given 90% (215-40-18-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 1500 spirited miles
+ Being 40-50% cheaper than michelin and continental +good dry grip trashing the car around the corners until it overheats
tire reviewed on 2022-03-17 08:50:58
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