Good deal for a fully fitted well reviewed tyre.....

Just a word on what to expect from these. About 6 months ago I put 4 of these on my car. Initially I was shocked by how thin the walls were, they felt more like something akin to a bike tyre than a car tyre. They are so thin and have no inherent strength at all. So I had all 4 fitted and the whole ride of the car changed, the car pitched and rolled round corners and roundabouts. It felt really odd and very disconcerting. Its not all bad though, they did handle very well under breaking, especially in the wet.

Then in the space of a week I had 2 punchers, one being massive tear on the side wall and the other in the tread.

I changed them all out for some Cooper Zeon CS6's. Formula 1 will try and sell these for about £65 - £70 fully fitted as they come with a warranty. If you get a puncture they will fix or replace the tyre, its 100% of the price up to 6mm dropping to 20% at 3mm. Formula 1 will also price match on this tyre AND include the warranty, almost. I quoted an internet price of £47, they said they could fit and include the warranty for £55. The handling has dramatically improved and breaking seems to be fine. If you have a tyre replaced under the warranty I think they charge you a fitting charge of £12.

I'm sure plenty of folks will have issues with these tyres and some wont. Its all good. They work for me and aren't to expensive.

Also get ready for them to tell you when you go to get the tyres fitted that they don't actually have the Goodyear Efficient Grips in stock but "they can fit an equivalent brand"

Great price but I had a couple of these and the sidewalls are very soft and unlike any other tyre I've ever come across. I hit a pothole recently and the sidewall punctured... not sure whether another tyre would have suffered the same fate but I won't get these again.

Great tyres great price

​6 mm he said

Not in my area but good deal!

They are designed primarily for wet weather safety and fuel economy i.e low rolling resistance, not outright handling performance which is really what you want on a Golf R- it's already Haldex 4WD as it is and hardly needs wet weather tyres!

They are not at all a BAD choice, but a very odd one for a car like a Golf R. It's like wearing wellies for running track because it might rain.

SportContact6, Pilot Sports or the latest generation Eagle F1 is much more appropriate, offering considerably more maximum dry performance but still better than average in the wet. Each to their own though, I only observed the oddness of it.

​Mainly motorway miles

Great price but I had a couple of these and the sidewalls are very soft and unlike any other tyre I've ever come across. I hit a pothole recently and the sidewall punctured... not sure whether another tyre would have suffered the same fate but I won't get these again.

too far.
is £25 part worn mitchelin good price for this size ??

Good deal in the size.

I haven't noticed any problem with sidewall stiffness in corners on mine, not sure whether that's because I went for the W speed rated ones instead of V. They seem to give as good feel as the Eagle F1s I previously had.
The one down side of these tyres for me is that they don't have rim protection, so I'm always a little worried about kerbing my alloys.

I wanted wet weather performance. I chose them following this review plus other feedback. It's an A-rated tyre in the wet.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/88483/goodyear-efficientgrip-performance-tyre-review

Seems good price fitted, I have bounced around tyre brands and loved Michelin but decided to go midrange a while back when cash was tight and have stuck with Falken since. Would say though I have always got the XL versions even if they are not required there usually very little difference in cost and give me peace of mind that the tyre is designed to cope with more stress. If worried about weak sidewalls would the 94w XL version of the goodyear perform better, has anyone had a pothole blowout on the extra load version?

These don't feel like economy tyres. They give more feel than anything else I've ever used

Would these be suitable for my car please? It's blue.

More to the point who puts economy oriented tyres on a Golf R :stuck_out_tongue: Surely Eagle F1's or Sport Contacts etc lol

O yes they are r15 good price imo

Very good review
That was my point take them over Dunlop for my Honda Civic 2.2. Diesel

I have fitted these for £44 today, 195 / 65/ 15
+ quidco and £8 discount

Formula auto center too far to save £4.

I'll have full fitted £106 From halfords
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (205/55 R16 91V)

Yawn.

Got these on my Golf R. Superb.

I also had a ripped sidewall when going through a pothole - makes them difficult to recommend, especially given our roads seem to be sprouting ever more potholes.

Yes, yes, yes!!!!

We have these on my mrs Touran and they work really well aslong as you make sure the tyres are inflated to manufacturer guidelines.

Thanks OP. used the code to get the W rated version of the same tyre for £52.70. Phoned my local Kwikfit this morning and gave them the chance to price match..... £67 was the best they could do and they didn't seem that interested.

Why do you think they were part worn with practically full thread? Probably scavenged of a car that had been seriously damaged in an accident. I suspect you have nothing but your penny pinching to blame.

Never had a problem with F1Autocentres. Used them for new tyres several times and a very cheap MOT and they have never tried to up sell. They have only ever done what I have asked for.

+ fitting cost

Never underestimate stupidity

Also they seem to charge you for wheel alignment, just another way of extracting more cash!

We caught them out, had my car serviced with free wheel alignment and required 2 new tyres 2.2mm (ish) so popped down to our local centre and "oh your wheel alignment is slightly out?"....I don't think so!

Their business model appears to be to break even from the tyres themselves & to profit from the add-ons.
No different to a restaurant charging the earth for a white roll & butter to have with your main meal.
You can say 'no thanks'. Simply go prepared with a polite but firm line of: I'm on a budget / It's my Auntie's car / I live up a bumpy drive so alignment will be out again by the time I get home / one of your own choice.

Currently running Michelin energy savers. Can't complain, on my second set for the fronts (forgot to rotate them!). Not sure how these compare though

not sure what the code is but it works on all tyres - £4 saving for me!
I think I will be buying elsewhere, probably buy Nankang NS20 for the back of my car as they are only £80, they don't get the best reviews but hopefully will not fall apart like the tyres I have on at the moment (tread coming away)
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Dunlop Sport 01A* mfs 98Y 245/45ZR19 £128.80 2x£257.60
Standard Wheel Balance - £5.87
sub-total: £257.60
promo code £2 off all tyres -£4.00
TOTAL: £253.60

just untick the wheel balance upgrade when you order they still balance the wheels inc

Good deal for a fully fitted well reviewed tyre.....

Just a word on what to expect from these. About 6 months ago I put 4 of these on my car. Initially I was shocked by how thin the walls were, they felt more like something akin to a bike tyre than a car tyre. They are so thin and have no inherent strength at all. So I had all 4 fitted and the whole ride of the car changed, the car pitched and rolled round corners and roundabouts. It felt really odd and very disconcerting. Its not all bad though, they did handle very well under breaking, especially in the wet.

Then in the space of a week I had 2 punchers, one being massive tear on the side wall and the other in the tread.

I changed them all out for some Cooper Zeon CS6's. Formula 1 will try and sell these for about £65 - £70 fully fitted as they come with a warranty. If you get a puncture they will fix or replace the tyre, its 100% of the price up to 6mm dropping to 20% at 3mm. Formula 1 will also price match on this tyre AND include the warranty, almost. I quoted an internet price of £47, they said they could fit and include the warranty for £55. The handling has dramatically improved and breaking seems to be fine. If you have a tyre replaced under the warranty I think they charge you a fitting charge of £12.

I'm sure plenty of folks will have issues with these tyres and some wont. Its all good. They work for me and aren't to expensive.

These are only 91 sidewall rated
Most cars are 93/95 for heavier cars

​I've gone through 2 sets of rainsports 2s, I find putting a bit more pressure in makes them last longer, currently running 36 psi up from 30 on last set and already lasting longer

I was pleased with these when I had them on my grand C Max. I am looking for tyres for my Fiesta 195 55 R15 and even though they are smaller for some reason they are dearer.

I think mine work well on wet roads and decent raods/motorways they seem fine but I don't think they're anywhere near as durable....the sidewalls feel soft and cheeselike (seriously squidgy!) you can poke your finger into the sidewalls and it has quite a bit of flex whereas any other tyre I've had would have a very rigid sidewall.

I have an Astra H estate and maybe they're better on smaller cars...plus I live in a village with pretty poor roads (but then again most towns have massive potholes theses days!)

Had these on my Focus for years without any problems, good grip and handling with no sidewall tears or fears. Good price if you live in an area covered by F1(none in Scotland, Ireland or northern England).

Thanks op

I love these tyres, great grip cornering etc and I love F1 Autocentres. Just had my MOT done by them and, unlike with Halfords, I passed and don't feel I was being treated like a silly woman who knew nothing about cars.

Get ready for your shockers have gone I will replace them.

A lot of places will price match & sometimes beat it by 10%. Heat from me.

Great fully fitted price !