Just seen the 5th gear tyre test.
They tested Eco continental, a mid range tyre from some brand I'd never heard of and 4 mixed part worn tyres including two winter tyres.
Continental were £330
Matador were £200
And part worms were £60
All fitted to a Renault scenic.
In the wet breaking test the results were:
Continental tool the longest to stop
Matadors were 7.7 meters shorter to stop
Part worms were 13.2 meters shorter
The continentals are Eco tyres and have less rolling resistance which is probably why they are the worst to stop.
The two winter tyres probably makes the biggest difference as they are better in the wet.
I thought it was interesting.
Definitely made me think don't buy Eco tyres.
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Re: 5th gear tyre test
We had Eco type tyres supplied as new on a Renault Scenic we had many years back (15 to be precise...) - they were absolutely pants on all but bone dry roads.
They never seemed to show any wear - pretty convinced they were made from Bakelite
They never seemed to show any wear - pretty convinced they were made from Bakelite
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I have Pirelli Eco somthings on the Leon, they are ok in the summer, but as soon as the temperature drops especial if around freezing the grip is poor and I get wheel spin even on average pull outs ( it's a gutless 1600 so not much power)
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My van had Michelin Eco tyres when new, I ended up changing them. When the van was loaded up, they were lethal. I had a sphincter moment aqua planing on the M4 one day, the next day they were gone.......
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I don't get the choice on my van only eco tyres
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Re: 5th gear tyre test
I'd suggest doubling your sopping distance and sticking an anchor in the boot. It was seriously bad in wet weather.
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I had eco tyres for about 2 weeks on the Volvo, in the wet a Tesco shopping trolley had more grip.
Swapped them for Pirelli's all round.
I don't get it to be honest, you might save a small amount of money on fuel, but you might not be around to spend it if you can't stop in the wet
Swapped them for Pirelli's all round.
I don't get it to be honest, you might save a small amount of money on fuel, but you might not be around to spend it if you can't stop in the wet