14.12.2012 from PlatinumPlatypus | Note 3.7 |
(15,000 km driven) | |
- Grip in dry conditions
- Braking in dry conditions
- Grip in wet conditions
- Braking in wet conditions
- Grip in snow
- Driving comfort
- Internal noise level
- Tyre wear
- Fuel consumption
N/A
Tyre size and vehicle make
155 / 65 R14 S
SUZUKI Alto
Result: Would you buy again? Possibly
Comment:
Fitted by OEM to my Suzuki Alto. They seem like a decent all-round tyre and I have never been concerned about the grip. Have spun a bit setting off when I've put more power than usual into it. Coped as well as you can expect from summer tyres on icy roads recently which I drove with care.
I don't know whether to blame the tyres but my car is rated 75mpg extra urban and I've never gotten above 65 in extra urban driving at 60mph. Urban driving comes out at 50-52mpg with a 55 rating which I am fairly happy with. I think it is rated B for economy, so they're probably pretty good in that regard.
Noise seems average, never bothers me except on concrete surfaces. In terms of value for money they are pretty good because they are cheaper than the famous brands but perform well and wear isn't bad. My fronts are down to about 3.5mm with 9000 miles on the clock. My rears have much more life left in them and my best guess is I can get another 12-15000 miles.
I'm going to be trying a different brand next time but it's a good tyre and I would use it again.