Replacement Tyres from OEM Continentals

**Sword_Dude** · 16-10-2018, 02:18 PM

Hi all,

About 2 years and 20,000km ago I had my original Continental tyres replaced with Bridgestone MY02 by the dealer at a scheduled service (I checked the price was equivalent to going to a reputable Tyre shop).

There is still plenty of tread but after having driven the car recently on wet roads I am absolutely shocked by how little wet weather grip they have.

These tyres are a hazard on wet roads. It is nearly impossible to avoid wheel spin when accelerating from traffic lights and sliding sideways while going around the large roundabouts near the entertainment centre is certainly fun but not at all safe if other traffic is on the road.

Do not get these tyres on your car.

What do you have on your car that you would recommend in the 215/40 R17 fitment.

cheers

Michael

**feenix74** · 16-10-2018, 02:54 PM

I have Bridgestone MY02 fitted to my Golf Mk3 CL. They are an inexpensive tyre that is some tyre stockist import from overseas as the entry-level Bridgestone tyre. They do the job for commuting but they are not a performance tyre and I would not expect them to be necessarily even equivalent to the OEM Continentals.

What type of driving do you do? Are you looking for an inexpensive tyre for commuting to and from work or are you looking for a performance tyre?

**Sword_Dude** · 16-10-2018, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by feenix74

I have Bridgestone MY02 fitted to my Golf Mk3 CL. They are an inexpensive tyre that is some tyre stockist import from overseas as the entry-level Bridgestone tyre. They do the job for commuting but they are not a performance tyre and I would not expect them to be necessarily even equivalent to the OEM Continentals.

What type of driving do you do? Are you looking for an inexpensive tyre for commuting to and from work or are you looking for a performance tyre?

Hi Feenix74,

I need something for general commuting, these Bridgestones are fine in the dry but next to useless in the wet.

**feenix74** · 16-10-2018, 03:40 PM

At 215/40 R17 you are going to find it hard to find an inexpensive commuting tyre, most tyres of that type of profile are going to be performance tyres which should give you great grip dry and wet but you pay for the privilege and generally they run softer rubber compounds so you get less mileage from them.

My wife's Golf Mk5 runs Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 (in 235/45 R17) they are one of the less expensive options for a performance tyre and they have performed well in both dry and wet conditions. However, you will probably find that they are a jump up in price from the Bridgestone MY02. Unfortunately, that is the extent of my experience with tyres of that profile.

Hopefully, some other forumites with more expertise and experience can jump in and assist you.

**Sword_Dude** · 25-10-2018, 09:45 AM

I know Bridgestone are a forum sponsor but I cannot keep these tyres on the car.

Current pricing for Bridgestone MY02 is around $160 while the Continental ContiPremiumContact 2 are around $215 so only around $200 a set difference.

Really what is everyone else running and what are your recommendations.

**Sharkie** · 25-10-2018, 10:29 AM

This test says it all .... MOTOR Tyre Test 2018: Results

I know the size is different to your requirements, but you can get that winner in the size you want I believe.

You only have 4 tyres, each with a footprint about the size of your hand on the road. Do you really want anything but the best to protect, you, your car and others out there ..... skimping on tyres due to cost, is never a good idea.

**VW Convert** · 25-10-2018, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Sharkie

This test says it all .... MOTOR Tyre Test 2018: Results

I know the size is different to your requirements, but you can get that winner in the size you want I believe.

You only have 4 tyres, each with a footprint about the size of your hand on the road. Do you really want anything but the best to protect, you, your car and others out there ..... skimping on tyres due to cost, is never a good idea.

Definitely true that one should not compromise on tyres but I disagree that this test says it all. They've included brands that no one has ever heard of but omitted two of the most popular, high quality brands in Bridgestone and Michelin.

That these brands were omitted raises questions in my mind about the objectivity of the comparison.

Over the years, I've found Conti, Bridgestone and Michelin to be excellent but I never buy the cheaper offerings even from these manufacturers, cheaper = compromise.

Cheers

George

**Sydneykid** · 25-10-2018, 01:53 PM

Michelin don't have a Pilot Sport in 215/40/17, but I'm going to 215/45/17 when I need new tyres. The extra rolling diameter will just about fix the speedo error plus take a small amount of harshness out of the impacts.

Cheers
Gary

**JustCruisn** · 25-10-2018, 09:55 PM

Yep that tyre test is missing the real competitors.

I would rate the Pilot Sport, having had the Pilot Sport 3 on a 17inch rim I can rate that as excellent, but being a performance tyre is does not last.

Current car runs 16inch and is a family car. I have Michelin Primacy 4, which replaced Michelin Primacy 3 ST after 63,000km. These are not
targeted at the performance market, however they are not a budget tyre either.
Both are excellent, super quiet and grip well in the wet. The newer model is exceptional in the wet, I have tried many times to spin the wheels from a start or exiting a side street in the pissing rain and it just does not budge.
I bought from JAX at $136 each last month, larger rim will cost more however. and the odd 40 profile is not likely an option either.

**BenT** · 27-10-2018, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Sydneykid

Michelin don't have a Pilot Sport in 215/40/17, but I'm going to 215/45/17 when I need new tyres. The extra rolling diameter will just about fix the speedo error plus take a small amount of harshness out of the impacts.

Cheers
Gary

Might void warranty due to non-standard tyres. Check first.

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