Hyundai i30 Tires
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| Tire Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoadX RXMOTION H12 (8) | 96% | 83% | 87% | 77% | 98% | 84% |
| Nokian Snowproof 2 (4) | 95% | 97% | 90% | 45% | 90% | 90% |
| Nokian Line (65) | 92% | 90% | 89% | 89% | 82% | 86% |
| Dynamo STREET H MU02 (16) | 93% | 83% | 85% | 84% | 85% | 85% |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 (100) | 91% | 87% | 82% | 85% | 91% | 85% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (248) | 93% | 90% | 86% | 88% | 79% | 80% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (145) | 94% | 91% | 87% | 87% | 73% | 83% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (79) | 91% | 92% | 82% | 82% | 83% | 84% |
| Yokohama Advan Sport AS Plus (2) | 80% | 100% | 80% | 70% | 0% | 90% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 (49) | 89% | 92% | 84% | 86% | 83% | 86% |
| Hankook Optimo 4S (32) | 86% | 86% | 79% | 78% | 78% | 88% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 (303) | 90% | 88% | 84% | 84% | 73% | 82% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 (18) | 88% | 93% | 73% | 82% | 85% | 86% |
| Avon WV7 (14) | 82% | 84% | 83% | 76% | 82% | 88% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (328) | 91% | 87% | 81% | 84% | 73% | 78% |
| Lassa Snoways 4 (5) | 80% | 88% | 76% | 80% | 83% | 82% |
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun (105) | 86% | 82% | 81% | 80% | 76% | 79% |
| Hankook Winter i cept evo2 (26) | 85% | 79% | 81% | 81% | 84% | 85% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 3 (287) | 84% | 92% | 79% | 78% | 65% | 83% |
| Continental UltraContact (19) | 86% | 83% | 77% | 75% | 77% | 83% |
| Nokian WR D4 (71) | 81% | 82% | 79% | 79% | 67% | 83% |
| Michelin Primacy 4 (174) | 84% | 80% | 74% | 76% | 82% | 83% |
| Hankook OPTIMO K415 (55) | 82% | 75% | 76% | 73% | 86% | 75% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 (8) | 75% | 79% | 76% | 76% | 87% | 75% |
| Nexen N Fera SU1 (141) | 82% | 76% | 75% | 76% | 72% | 80% |
| Uniroyal WinterExpert (5) | 86% | 92% | 74% | 74% | 77% | 72% |
| Kumho Ecowing ES31 (22) | 80% | 67% | 76% | 64% | 78% | 79% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 (78) | 76% | 86% | 68% | 68% | 74% | 80% |
| Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 (14) | 80% | 78% | 78% | 75% | 57% | 69% |
| Kumho Solus KH17 (56) | 76% | 70% | 70% | 69% | 67% | 70% |
| Pirelli P 7 (85) | 79% | 69% | 71% | 68% | 73% | 65% |
| Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 (18) | 79% | 69% | 61% | 68% | 72% | 67% |
| Winrun R330 (33) | 76% | 61% | 65% | 65% | 73% | 76% |
| Pirelli P Zero (166) | 83% | 68% | 74% | 71% | 57% | 63% |
| Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 (67) | 75% | 69% | 68% | 67% | 65% | 68% |
| Sailun Atrezzo Z4 AS (52) | 74% | 68% | 62% | 62% | 64% | 56% |
| Pace Toledo TL1000 (15) | 73% | 56% | 63% | 61% | 69% | 61% |
| 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 (76) | 69% | 39% | 56% | 52% | 67% | 61% |
Hyundai i30 Tire Review Highlights
Writing about the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 given 87% (205-55-16)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 easy going miles
Last Summer: Only done 2000 miles to date. But seems a well rounded touring tire. Exceptionally quiet and comfortable. Very strong in the dry but a little weak I think on wet braking. Steering more vague than old worn tire but that is mostly due to approx 8 mm new tread. Recommended
Update June 2025. Done about 8000 miles. Very well balanced tire. Exceptionally quiet and comfortable. 8 mm original tread done to circa 7.2 mm with about equal mileage on front and rear axle. Incredible wear. Just fitted two more to car.
Update June 2025. Done about 8000 miles. Very well balanced tire. Exceptionally quiet and comfortable. 8 mm original tread done to circa 7.2 mm with about equal mileage on front and rear axle. Incredible wear. Just fitted two more to car.
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 given 49% (225-40-18-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 5000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 5000 spirited miles
TL;DR: A safe yet annoying to drive tire.
Exact tire label: 225/40R18 92Y XL FP "Made In Germany"
I'll start with the positive: these tires feel very safe in almost all conditions, even in light winter conditions.
They also feel safe on wet roads, both on lightly damp roads and in deep standing water, with very good aquaplaning resistance.
The dry grip is quite enjoyable in summer conditions, they steer very light and easy, my steering wheel became lighter after mounting these tires.
Now I have to address my negative experiences with these tires:
I immediately heard more rolling noise compared to the Michelin PS4 that these tires replaced, however the bump absorption and road feel is much better compared to PS4, they feel much softer.
On rough roads these Eagles sound like there's a window open, it's more of a heavy whooshing noise instead of a high pitch rolling noise.
Even Continental WinterContact TS850 P were much more comfortable and silent to drive on this car than the Eagle Asy6.
On wet roads and even on cold dry concrete roads the cornering traction is totally lacking, the tire feels like it's locking up as soon as it looses a little grip and it takes away all your speed causing very jerky grip when trying to corner fast, you can really feel the compound of this tire is not made for progressiveness during cornering.
Overall I'm extremely disappointed, they don't excel as a Touring tire neither as a Performance tire, it's hybrid tire that only excels at safety only in my opinion.
Exact tire label: 225/40R18 92Y XL FP "Made In Germany"
I'll start with the positive: these tires feel very safe in almost all conditions, even in light winter conditions.
They also feel safe on wet roads, both on lightly damp roads and in deep standing water, with very good aquaplaning resistance.
The dry grip is quite enjoyable in summer conditions, they steer very light and easy, my steering wheel became lighter after mounting these tires.
Now I have to address my negative experiences with these tires:
I immediately heard more rolling noise compared to the Michelin PS4 that these tires replaced, however the bump absorption and road feel is much better compared to PS4, they feel much softer.
On rough roads these Eagles sound like there's a window open, it's more of a heavy whooshing noise instead of a high pitch rolling noise.
Even Continental WinterContact TS850 P were much more comfortable and silent to drive on this car than the Eagle Asy6.
On wet roads and even on cold dry concrete roads the cornering traction is totally lacking, the tire feels like it's locking up as soon as it looses a little grip and it takes away all your speed causing very jerky grip when trying to corner fast, you can really feel the compound of this tire is not made for progressiveness during cornering.
Overall I'm extremely disappointed, they don't excel as a Touring tire neither as a Performance tire, it's hybrid tire that only excels at safety only in my opinion.
Writing about the Nokian Snowproof 2 given 83% (205-55-16-)
Driving on mostly town for 4000 average miles
Driving on mostly town for 4000 average miles
A high-performance, quiet tire that offers efficient braking in all weather conditions.
Writing about the Lassa Snoways 4 given 87% (185-65-15-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
I purchased these tires this winter and have been very impressed with their performance. They provide excellent grip on both dry and wet surfaces, as well as on the light snow we experienced this season. I tested their limits and found that they only begin to exhibit slight understeer when exceeding the speed limit by 50% in corners. These tires are ideal for drivers who prioritize a defensive driving style.
Writing about the Michelin Primacy 4 given 74% (205-55-16-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 20000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 20000 average miles
I saw many excited reviews about primacy4 and I thought I 've found the best tire. It is not the best. Sometimes it isn't even good. I felt many times, even though I wasn't driving fast enough, that the tire was loosing road contact. I get the feeling that if I try to test it's handling limits, I will end up on the edge of the road.
Writing about the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 given 62% (195-65-15-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 average miles
I bought them brand new at a stupid low price. Situation and thoughts after 3 winters - they started great, absolutely great. However....
I never drive like a lunatic, but I have never felt secure that they will get me out of a corner if I mess it up due to lack of feedback (65 wall) but on couple of occasions I went into a corner way too fast and they didn´t even squeak and just pulled me out. Gradually they turned into an average tire. Now (4th winter though) they feel like an old all season tire - they slip, they lack grip and are louder than before (my hearing is not getting stronger). Perhaps the rubber is not good after this much time, it just looses grip. The other day my car completely failed to stop on a slippery road in 1st gear at the lights from 10km/h and it just went into the rear of a small renault with all season tires that DID stop on the spot, not even the ABS worked. Only the registration plate plastic got cracked so... But this morning in similar conditions it went from 50 to 0 on a wet downhill at 0 degrees in about 2-3 seconds with some distance to spare to the car in front so I guess they still can work. Ice grip is always poor on all tires.
Conclusion - do not buy old never worn tires, they don´t feel secure at all after the second year.
I never drive like a lunatic, but I have never felt secure that they will get me out of a corner if I mess it up due to lack of feedback (65 wall) but on couple of occasions I went into a corner way too fast and they didn´t even squeak and just pulled me out. Gradually they turned into an average tire. Now (4th winter though) they feel like an old all season tire - they slip, they lack grip and are louder than before (my hearing is not getting stronger). Perhaps the rubber is not good after this much time, it just looses grip. The other day my car completely failed to stop on a slippery road in 1st gear at the lights from 10km/h and it just went into the rear of a small renault with all season tires that DID stop on the spot, not even the ABS worked. Only the registration plate plastic got cracked so... But this morning in similar conditions it went from 50 to 0 on a wet downhill at 0 degrees in about 2-3 seconds with some distance to spare to the car in front so I guess they still can work. Ice grip is always poor on all tires.
Conclusion - do not buy old never worn tires, they don´t feel secure at all after the second year.
Writing about the Michelin Primacy 4 given 60% (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 2500 easy going miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 2500 easy going miles
The dry grip is okay for someone that drives in normal and relaxing style. Havent really properly pushed it in wet driving, but on low speeds it wasnt anything wrong to note. Comfort over bumps is adequate considering the low profile rims. Wear is too early to assess.
The problem for me is the noise they make. On smooth roads it's perfectly fine, but even on little rougher asphalt the resonating noise sometimes can be unbearable. This is of course even more noticeable on highway speeds. I don't know if it's the car making that or not, but to me it sounds really bad. Note that they are factory equipped on a 2024 i30 Facelift model.
The problem for me is the noise they make. On smooth roads it's perfectly fine, but even on little rougher asphalt the resonating noise sometimes can be unbearable. This is of course even more noticeable on highway speeds. I don't know if it's the car making that or not, but to me it sounds really bad. Note that they are factory equipped on a 2024 i30 Facelift model.
Writing about the Dynamo STREET H MU02 given 84% (235-35-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Outstanding price and underrated, not noisy and comfortable on most surfaces especially newer roads.
Writing about the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 given 90% (205-55-16-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 2000 easy going miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 2000 easy going miles
Only done 2000 miles to date. But seems a well rounded touring tire. Exceptionally quiet and comfortable. Very strong in the dry but a little weak I think on wet braking. Steering more vague than old worn tire but that is mostly due to approx 8 mm new tread. Recommended
Writing about the Pace Toledo TL1000 given 46% (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 7000 easy going miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 7000 easy going miles
Bought car used with these tires, fairly new at the time. Dry handling is sort of ok, with a lot of squealing if pushed. Wet handling can be scary. Feels more like driving on oil or ice at times. Excessive wear, driven mostly on highway. If you value your (and your family's) life, stay away from this junk. There is a reason premium tires cost more.
Writing about the Kumho Ecowing ES31 given 55% (205-55-16-)
Driving on mostly town for 4000 average miles
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.
Writing about the Winrun R330 given 79% (205-55-16-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 45000 average miles
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.
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