Best Tires for the Lynk & Co Lynk&co 06

The Wanli E01 tire was launched in 2025, and a minor redesign was introduced in 2026 to enhance its wear resistance. Therefore, I purchased it at the recommended retail price through the brand's official sales channel. It may have some manufacturer-related issues or be the original XL structure model, not the upgraded HL structure version.
I switched the Dunlop RS to the rear wheels and the Wanli E01 to the front wheels. My car is a Lynk & Co 06 with front-wheel drive. I've driven it for nearly 1,000 kilometers, mostly for high-speed inter-city commuting. Overall, the noise insulation is better than that of the Michelin Hoya 5 and Yokohama V553 I've used before. This might be due to the sound-absorbing cotton technology. The steering feel of these tires is very comfortable, with moderate pressure and linearity. The steering feels much more natural and even compared to the Hoya 5.
In terms of grip, it is slightly weaker than the Michelin Hymet 5 and V553 on dry roads, but the difference is not significant. On wet roads, there is no discernible difference. It exhibits a bit more delay in acceleration and braking response compared to the other two. However, its lateral grip performance in corners is excellent and more composed.
In terms of vibration damping performance, it is not as soft as Michelin tires, nor as hard and rigid as the V553. It has a certain degree of elasticity and provides overall comfort.
Overall, as a low-rolling-resistance EV tire, I think it can also be used in gasoline-powered cars, offering excellent comfort. It's a great companion for long-distance travel, but it's not suitable for aggressive driving, since its very name indicates it is oriented toward comfort and energy efficiency.

My vehicle is front-wheel drive. The Hankook tires were first fitted to the rear wheels for 10,000 kilometers, then rotated to the front for another 10,000-plus kilometers and paired with a different set of tires. While the Hankooks were on the rear axle, the front wheels ran on Wanli SU306 tires that had already covered 10,000 kilometers. When I noticed fading braking performance from the Wanli tires, I moved the Hankooks up to the front.
With the Hankooks mounted on the front, during highway cruising and commuting on urban expressways, the steering delivered a silky, buttery feel. It was so comfortable that it made me prone to drowsiness. In terms of noise, the Hankook tires produce mainly mid-to-high frequency sounds. My SUV has decent sound insulation, so this never bothered me. There is virtually no low-frequency road noise, and I was spared the low-frequency resonance typical of many SUVs. As an all-season comfort tire, I consider it highly competent.
That said, I enjoy spirited driving, which is why I eventually switched to higher-performance summer tires. One additional observation: subjectively, the Hankook tires offered stronger braking and handling in wet conditions than on dry pavement.
Perhaps in two years, when I turn fifty and no longer have the urge to drive aggressively, I will switch back to them for calm, relaxed motoring. For now, I still have the energy, so I will continue to savour the supremely refined handling delivered by the Dunlop Sport Maxx RS.