Given
80%
while driving a
Ford Focus mk2
(225/40 R18) on
mostly motorways
for 10,000
spirited miles
Had these on the car for just under 10k miles, replacing the Dunlop sport maxx rt2 on all four corners.
Initially I was very disappointed with the noise, but things now seem to have calmed down, but still quite a bit noisier than the Dunlops at 70mph. I also find the comfort to be worse than the Dunlops, the tyres crash over bumps and I get a lot more suspension noise than before.
I have also had two punctures (one complete failure) and a slow puncture in the first two months of ownership, perhaps it was bad luck, but I cant help but feel they are good at picking up screws lol.
Wear seems average, I'd say I'm more than half way through on the fronts at 10k. The Dunlops lasted 35k, with life still left on the rear.
Handling etc fantastic and overall better than the Dunlops. They are very progressive so you feel safe when chucking the car around. Grip off the line is phenomenal and way better than the Dunlops (this includes the wet).
For aquaplaning, I'd say they are very good, but definitely fall short compared to the Dunlop, which felt incredibly secure.
If you want a quieter and more comfortable drive, I'd go for the Dunlop. If performance is high on your list (or you have a performance car) go for the Michelin.