2020 Tyre Tests

• 4th: 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (255/55 R18)

Questions and Answers for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV

2021-03-23 - Help. I have bought a Mercedes ML320 cdi Reg GV09AVM. It is currently fitted with 21inch amg alloy wheels and Haida tyres. I knew the ride was bad but loved the vehicle so much I still bought. Now I have driven two it has given reflux so longer can drive it however much I want to! I need to replace the wheels and tyres with ones which give me maximum comfort. I can buy brand new 18" Mercedes Mintaka Wheels for £311 plus vat - a lot cheaper than anything else - and I am thinking of buying Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV to go with them. My problem is the Mercedes car manual does not recommend the use of a summer tyre and says only specific all weather tyres can be used (it says contact a dealer to confirm which tyres can be used). If I go for the combination I am looking at / 1 will the combination fit the vehicle ok / 2 are there any risks I need to be aware off / 3 is there a possible better option re choice of tyre for maximum comfort / 4 are there any insurance issues or concerns / 5 finally is there anything else I need to know

I think moving to an 18" wheel will bring such vast improvements the tyre choice is almost secondary! (but the asymmetric 5 is a great option.) Unfortunately I can't specifically advise on fitment, but I would guess as long as you fit the size specified in the vehicle handbook everything will be fine. There will be no difference fitting summer / all season / winter wheels, and you should definitely let your insurance company know you're changing wheels.

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