CageyH Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm after some 205/50/R17 93W XL tyres for my 320D Touring. I have been looking at the new "fuel efficient" offerings from Dunlop (BluResponse). Goodyear (Efficient Grip Performance) and Pirelli (Cinturato P7 Blue). Does anybody have any experience of these at all? I currently run Continental SportContact 5's which are great tyres, but they just don't last very long. My main use is commuting and long journeys, so I am not after anything sporty, but a tyre with good grip and long(er) life. If fuel efficiency is also better, then it's a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm running the efficient grip performance on a C220 - impressed so far, can't see them being much use in snow though no lateral lugs, where as the P6000's were half decent, wear wise there good so far, quiet and offer good wet and dry performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Can you go to 225/45R17s for a wider choice of tyre and/or lower cost? The factory tyre size for my car is the same as yours, but it's quite common practice to go to 225/45s, the size of which I'm also running Continental Sport Contact 5s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 I really didn't think that a 45 series tyre would be cheaper, and I am gobsmacked that they are. I'll investigate if I can fit these, so thanks for the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Ok - they will fit and are approved/homologated. I'll need to check the width of my wheels to see if they will accommodate a 225 safely. I'll look at putting these on the back this time, and changing the fronts when they wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Goodyear EG Performance on BMW 530i. Very grippy compound, very soggy sluggish sidewall response. Can't wait for mine to wear out so I can go back to Michelins. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdC Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I changed to Goodyear Efficient Grip 15,000 miles ago on the front of a Golf TDi. The average fuel consumption hasn't changed appreciably (I monitor it closely and if it has improved by 1mpg it's possibly down to a loosening engine at 60,000 miles as much as tyres). However, on 2 occasions I've had the sidewalls punctured by potholes which has only happened once before in my driving history. That would negate any improvement in fuel efficiency! Driving-wise, I can never tell the difference with tyres anyway... it's a tintop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm going to give Uniroyal Rainsport 3 a try as a midrange tyre choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 One minor snag if I fit 225 tyres. I am not allowed to fit snow chains, so staying with 205's works out cheaper in the long run. I have gone with the Goodyear efficient grip "performance" and taken out the puncture warranty, at €4 per tyre. The roads over here are reasonably good, so I hope not to get any punctures or exploding sidewalls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I have been very impressed with Uniroyal Rainsport 2 Hopefully the 3 will be even better ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 It does nor rain enough for them here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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