Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 coming soon

[pudding]

Done another 100 miles and they're bloody amazing tyres.  Michelin have a pulled a blinder with these.  Better than the F1s (assy 2) in every way.

[Jay_ed30]

I've done nearly 600 mile in all weather and all different driving styles and can't fault them at all

sent from my galaxy s6

[pudding]

They've transformed the car.  I thought my dampers and/or bushes were shot but it was just the tyres!  I hope the Assy 3s are a lot better but I won't be using F1s again.

Gave it the big beans (mapped ED30) and the TC hasn't kicked in yet, just a very slight chirp in 3rd.  The F1s used to spin up easily.

[Spankiee]

i was hoping to find a post on tyres.

i need to replace all 4 Michelin PS3 and I'm torn between another set of those or a set of PS4. 

I've been looking on www.tyreleader.co.uk there prices are great.

[Adam0604]

i was hoping to find a post on tyres.

i need to replace all 4 Michelin PS3 and I'm torn between another set of those or a set of PS4. 

I've been looking on www.tyreleader.co.uk there prices are great.

From the feedback iVe seen on the PS3s, it hasn't been particularly great for them. Get yourself some PS4s. 92 quid a corner on camskill or tyreleader.

[Spankiee]

i've really liked the Ps3's i got 12k on the fronts and there on about 2.5mm. they do spin up in the wet a bit i suppose.

i'll order two now and give them a try they get better fuel efficiency ratings anyway.

thanks

[pudding]

Can confirm the PS4s are really good in torrential rain, standing water and greasy roundabouts.

[Dan_FR]

So a much better all rounder than the Asy2, under all conditions?

Or are you comparing a new PS4 with the performance of an old and worn down Asy2?

[Panthera]

I have just skimmed through this thread as I need to replace my ContiWinterContact TS850 with some summer rubber.

I can concur with what Teutonic_Tamer was saying to some extent. I had GY ASY 2 on my GTi and it was the worst feeling imaginable. For a starter the GY's looked under inflated, felt very unstable and when going around roundabouts/fast bends on B roads it felt like the wheel rim was moving/folding over the outside of the tyre sidewall.  So I got ride as soon as I could and when back to Pirelli PZero Rossos (now discontinued) and loved them. Stiff sidewalls, lots of grip and felt very stable.  Then when I needed to replace them and heard that they are now being replaced with the PZero tyre. I though, are these going to be the same as the Rosso's, stiff sidewalls, lots of grip and confidence that I like.  Yes!  Yes they did and thought these are a fantastic tyre in the dry and an even better in the rain.  My only down side to them was the wear rate - 5.5k miles ( and I was heard similar milage elsewhere of 6k). The tread pattern is soft - lots of grip - I would rather have a tyre like this than say a ditch finder tyre.    At my previous job, one of these install guys was a tyre fitter by trade and he said that Contis and Pirellis where the hardest tyres to fir because of their stiff sidewalls.

But from reading this thread, I am a little unsure as to what I should get next.  It won't be the GY ASY 3's thats for sure.  The Conti's that I am running now are ok and have been okay over this very mild wet winter. I am kind of regretting purchasing them.  They only work when the temperature is below 0. Above this they are average and the grip is nowhere to be found.  I think if I was to purchase again I would get the Sottozero 3 instead. 

I have narrowed it down to ContiSportContact 5 or the PZero (again).  I don't like Michelin or Bridgestone (although I do see most of the new VAG cars with these tyres fitted). That would leave Dunlop. 

Judging by what has been said that the Conti is the best to choose from?

[Tfsi_Mike]

My Cupra came with Pzero Rosso & I thought they were decent too

[Adam0604]

I'm not sure where you briefly read to, but the consensus is get Michelin PS2s / PS4s or Conti SC5s

[Panthera]

Adam, yes I did read right to the end,  but I personally don't like Michelin's even though they do seem to get good results in tyre tests and forums.  That would leave the CSC5's.

Tyres are a very subjective to the owner. What one person wants and likes, the next person won't. 
I have just read this review about the PS4: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Michelin-Pilot-Sport-4-First-Drive.htm

The review lost me at the top as to were this tyre fits into the range and what it replaces.  But I think what Michelin has done is to make a UHP tyre with more comfort credentials might mean something would have to give. Only time will tell.

I would like a solid rubber traction engine tyre rather than a tyre that gives the impression of floating along the road. If I wanted that sensation I would go and buy an American yank tank.    Thats not confidence inspiring at all in my mind, for any car, whether it be a Kia C'eed or a VW GTi. I want a firm solid construction with grip in dry and wet weathers. 

[Spankiee]

i went for Ps4's i really like them. just gave it some earlier. improvement on Ps3's

[StuF]

Got a set of 4 Eagle F1 Assy 3's ordered and being fitted Friday
£397 all in which I am happy with

[pudding]

So a much better all rounder than the Asy2, under all conditions?

Or are you comparing a new PS4 with the performance of an old and worn down Asy2?

Yep.  Same roads I've been driving for the past 26 years.  Definitely a big improvement, especially in turn-in feel and much more positive self centering.  The Eagles are very poor in that area. 

I had the Assy 2s from new and that's what my comparison is based upon.  Of course, worn down tyres will be hopeless compared to new ones but I've used every F1 since it's launch and they've all been the same - fine up to and around half worn and then they are terrible from there to bald.