205/55/16 tyre recommendations for a Bora

[mattb]

I need to replace the tyres on my Bora V5. I'm after a tyre that offers great grip in both wet and dry conditions and good stability under braking. Tyre wear is not a concern.

I've had a quick look at the manufacturer's websites and listed below what looks suitable. I would appreciate comments from other people's experiences. But I am happy to be steered to something else not on the list.

Dunlop SP Sport 3000A
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
Bridgestone Adrenalin Potenza RE001
Michelin Pilot Preceda
Toyo Proxes 4
Falken Ziex ZE912
Falken Ziex FK452

Cheers Matt

[qsilverza]

Potenza RE050A are supposed to the Sterling Moss of the road at the moment.

[sukebe]

I bought my Bora with new Michelin Pilot Preceda on it. Great tyre, I think they may be the original factory tyre? No idea how much they cost though...

[SoVeReIgN]

Goodyear F1 Eagles or the Michelin Pilot Preceda's are my personal pick. (Eagles the grippiest, just a little noisier)

[popeclement]

The Bridgestone Potenza RE050. I have been running them for a year with lots of country runs and compared to the original Michelin Pilot Sport (not Precedas on the V6), they are quieter though I suspect I will not get the same wear out of the Bridgestones. Good wet weather dynamics too.

[4mo]

Hard to go past the Michelin PP, i have them on my Bora and am pleased with both wear and road noise, if you can pick them up for a decent price jump on them, you will not be disapointed!

[mikk@]

Just fitted Bridgstone TURANZA to my Golf and must say they the best tyre i have had to date.. Paid $200 each for 16's but the control in the wet is amazing..

[mattb]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

The current Michelin Pilot Precedas (original equipment) are good but I'd like to try something else.

I hadn't considered the Potenzas for some reason so thankyou for the recommendations.

I just pulled out last year's Wheels tyre test and found that they tested this exact size.

The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx and Pirelli P Zero Nero were first and second but there was .01 points between them so basically a dead heat.

I'm still leaning towards the new Adrenalins but I will report on whatever I buy.

Cheers Matt

[SoVeReIgN]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

The current Michelin Pilot Precedas (original equipment) are good but I'd like to try something else.

I hadn't considered the Potenzas for some reason so thankyou for the recommendations.

I just pulled out last year's Wheels tyre test and found that they tested this exact size.

The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx and Pirelli P Zero Nero were first and second but there was .01 points between them so basically a dead heat.

I'm still leaning towards the new Adrenalins but I will report on whatever I buy.

Cheers Matt

Ive got Pzero neros and they are rubbish compared to the F1 eagles I had on before - After ~5000kms and wearing the first layer of rubber off them they handle like **** even though they have plenty of tread left on them.

I used to be able to get the inside rear wheel off the ground cornering, now it just understeers.

Hopefully I just got a bad batch - Will be writing to Pirelli Aus!

[mattb]

Cheers Sovereign!
I will cross them off the list.