Given
79%
while driving a
Mazda 3 Series
(205/50 R17) on
mostly country roads
for 9,000
spirited miles
Firstly, the suspension on my car has been lowered, so I would expect a) better than average grip and b) quicker than average tyre wear.
Grip in the dry is great, I have much more confidence through corners than the stock Toyos gave me and braking distance is also better.
In the wet they are fine, but there have been times when I haven't felt as in control as I would like, but this is a 'premium summer tyre,' so perhaps this should be expected.
The ride in the car was already harsh and the change in tyres neither improved nor worsened the ride.
Looking at the tread remaining I would suggest I may get a total of 12k miles (inc swapping rears to fronts)at a push before needing replacements.
Overall, the performance is good and the dry grip is superb, but remember this is a performance tyre and as such is a fairly soft compound, which may increase road noise and will not be the longest lasting.
I may well use them again in the future, but these do not come cheap and I will probably explore a lesser known brand of tyre when I change these.