Subaru 2006 impreza wrx STI Tyres

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Tyre Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (407) 92% 89% 85% 85% 80% 87%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (145) 94% 91% 87% 87% 73% 83%
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R (44) 95% 73% 91% 93% 72% 70%
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 (16) 96% 71% 94% 89% 79% 66%
Falken Azenis FK510 (147) 88% 88% 82% 82% 72% 77%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport (113) 92% 87% 89% 91% 61% 72%
Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 (38) 90% 77% 78% 87% 72% 79%
Cooper Zeon CS6 (33) 83% 74% 69% 74% 85% 72%
Maxxis Victra Sport VS01 (8) 84% 73% 79% 79% 71% 63%
Nexen N Fera SUR4G (5) 94% 84% 60% 83% 46% 48%
Goodride SA05 (19) 75% 68% 69% 66% 75% 39%
Landsail LS988 (37) 76% 52% 59% 54% 72% 66%
Pirelli P6000 (175) 66% 46% 55% 48% 67% 60%

Subaru 2006 impreza wrx STI Tyre Review Highlights

Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 given 93% (235-40-18)
Driving on mostly country roads for 5000 average miles
I did a lot of research (thanks, Jonathan, for the great videos!) to decide which tyre would be the best fit. The car is a modified Subaru Impreza WRX STI running on coilovers. The tyres being replaced were Yokohama Advan Neova AD08Rs — stable and grippy, but with very stiff sidewalls that made the ride feel fidgety until they warmed up (virtually impossible in the winter), from a comfort perspective, they just weren’t ideal.

Yes, the car is meant to feel firm and sporty, but given the current state of the roads, I wanted something that still offered good grip and driving enjoyment, but with a significant improvement in comfort. Previously, the suspension couldn’t do its job properly because the tyres were transmitting every bump and imperfection straight into it, compromising the ride quality and ultimately grip and handling.

These new Goodyears have hit the mark perfectly — they’ve completely transformed how the car rides and drives. While they may not feel quite as sharp as the Advans at higher speeds, I’m now getting traction and compliance without sacrificing the fun of driving.

I've even recommended them to friends with other cars, like the Octavia vRS, and the feedback has been great — good wear, improved comfort, and happy drivers.

Thanks to Tyre Reviews, and thanks to Goodyear!
tyre reviewed on 2025-05-27 12:22:42
Writing about the Nexen N Fera SUR4G given 65% (235-45-17-)
Driving on track for 0 spirited miles
Used 3 sets of these over 6 events on a small track. Grip is insane but so is tyre wear. Cheaper than the RS4 in my country by almost 20%
tyre reviewed on 2024-03-26 03:55:34
Writing about the Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 given 84% (235-45-17-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 30000 spirited miles
I’ve read heaps of reviews. My background is rally driving. I always take the squiggly backroads over the highway. I’ve lost my license 11 times because, in Australia, the law doesn’t allow for my talent. Enough about me- these tyres are f*****g brilliant. Average 500km a week for work & 250 for fun. Drive in all conditions and these are the first tyres that give enough confidence to not lift under wet conditions because the progressive feel allows you to catch it, every time, even surprisingly- like; I should be dead. On my third set in 18 months. MC6 4lyf!
tyre reviewed on 2021-10-27 04:48:30
Writing about the Bridgestone Potenza Sport given 100% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 100 spirited miles
This is my wet conditions review, extremely heavy rain / sitting water, on country lanes and dual carriageway, and will return with a dry review at a later date : Having used Bridgestone Potenza RE070 for many years, I recently discovered that Bridgestone had decided to discontinue them. However, I have now had fitted 4 x Bridgestone Potenza Sport, and they seem fantastic. I have only wet tested them today, and not a hint of tramlining (something RE070 was renowned for) country lanes, negative cambers, deep standing water, no issues whatsoever from the new Potenza Sport breed which seems to get on harmoniously with the rugged yet symmetrical Subaru AWD system on my 2007 Impreza WRX STi. For the record I am running standard suspension and springs all round. I feel the tyre is extremely sturdy, brilliant traction, sticky compound, and with a decently stiff wall, yet not uncomfortable by any means, and a very deep (approx.10mm) rim protector built into the bead to protect my standard 17" Enkei rims. I did a lot of research into which tyre would work for me, I do mixed driving in mixed conditions usually, and Potenza Sport is a cracking contender for the job. These tyres were an absolute bargain at £75 GBP each (not fitted) but delivered to my door, and looking at the DOT code, were only a month old when I received them - fresh! Zero aquaplaning to report, but there again I was being half sensible around the rain soaked twisties of Surrey in the UK, but equally no aquaplaning on a dual carriageway which was virtually flooded. The response and feedback was very good indeed, and the car was very compliant to my commands, and confidence inspiring from the offset. Braking also seemed to be fine without issue. These 4 new tyres got a good all round wet test today, and did extremely well. I have no doubt whatsoever that these tyres will be awesome in the dry. They seem quieter than RE070 - which I welcome. Would I recommend? Yes, 100%, would I buy them again? yes 100% I was very concerned as to what tyres I could try to supersede the old faithful RE070's, and I know I have made the best possible choice. The research does pay off, as does trust in a brand you know and like. RE070 was designed and created in 2004, but in those 17 years the tyre construction technology, compounds, and tread patterns have moved on in leaps and bounds as I discovered today (15th May 2021) Well played Bridgestone, you've created a very decent tyre to match / beat your rivals, and priced it spot on. Thank you. I am more than happy to submit my review as, on the scale of things, there isn't yet many reviews out there on the Potenza Sport - the new kid on the block who doesn't have many friends yet, but who means serious business that's for sure. I cannot offer feedback on wear at this stage so have rated N/A for now and N/A for dry grip.....but I will return soon!
tyre reviewed on 2021-05-15 09:17:21
Writing about the Falken Azenis FK510 given 96% (225-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 average miles
Very nice tyres, mounted on my Subaru STI, and I was positively surprised. Before I have mounted Bridgestone S001 and Dunlop SportMaxx, and I have to say that Falken tyres are definitively better. Very good on the dry, superlative on wet. Sidewall has good consistency, not to hard and not to weak. Considering also the good price, I think that there isn't anything better. Strongly reccomended!
tyre reviewed on 2020-10-15 04:47:00
Writing about the Pirelli P6000 given 13% (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 0 spirited miles
These really are the worst branded tyres I've ever driven on. They came on my Impreza STI and I can only describe them as lethal. The dry grip was really poor but the slightest bit of damp is like driving in icy conditions. Seriously, I don't know how these things can even be sold! I took them straight off and swapped them for some Goodyear Asymmetrics which transformed the car.
tyre reviewed on 2019-12-20 02:18:40
Writing about the Maxxis Victra Sport VS01 given 84% (225-40-18-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 4000 spirited miles
Bought these tyres years ago as were fairly cheap n was really surprised at how well they performed, dry grip is brilliant and also wet grip is really good n I’m a very spirited driver, had a 550hp bmw n these were on the front, also a few other BMW’s I’ve had, on a mk4 golf n these were awesome now about to try on my Impreza as love these tires
tyre reviewed on 2018-10-09 13:33:48
Writing about the Landsail LS988 given 43% (215-45-17-R)
Driving on mostly town for 4000 easy going miles
Had to replace all my tyres at each MOT test on yearly basis.
tyre reviewed on 2017-09-13 06:45:42
Writing about the Bridgestone Potenza RE070 given 83% (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly town for 1000 spirited miles
Potenza re070 . IMO these tyres are brilliant for the money supplied and fitted was 175 for 2 from black circles . recently went to wales with a few of the lads an really tested them . I think although there a quality tyre I don't think they are the best for any roads with layers of dust dirt or gravel but on clean roads there one of the best . wet weather is where the tyre falls a little short . tends to slide at 65 to 70% of the limit so you may want to drive more leisurely if its teaming . I drive a 2006 sti so constant 4 WD helps . everyone always comments on the look of the tyre which doesn't help with grip but nice to know I spose lol
tyre reviewed on 2017-05-27 12:31:31
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 given 56% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 spirited miles
After reading lots of good reviews about this tyre I replaced my Re070 for the Goodyear eagle f1 as2.

Massive mistake!

First impression were good the car felt more comfortable over bumps and there was less road noise.

Handling was terrible the car felt like it had flat tyres. Fast direction changes made the rear tyres squirm. Hard cornering also pushed the tyre over on to its side wall.

Even after playing around with tyre pressures and upping them to silly pressures the handling was still soft and unresponsive.

After a few thousand miles they had to come off the car. When we removed them the side walls are so thin you can fold the tyre flat with one hand.

After talking to the tyre fitter he mentioned there a very light weight tyre construction designed to reduce rotating mass to help reduce fuel consumption and not what he would recommend for a performance car.

Personally I think this tyre is more suited to a family car or a daily commuter.


tyre reviewed on 2015-04-26 12:27:50
Writing about the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R given 87% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 spirited miles
I have had a full set of these on my car now 4 months and they have been fantastic.

I was a bit worried at first that they would be useless in cold wet weather but there not.
Even driving in a spirited manner at 2 degrees in the rain they hung on like it was dry.
Only in greasy conditions they will start to push on if provoked, but the brake away is very progressive and controllable.

Dry grip is amazing way more performance than your ever need on the public road. Previous tyres would start to squeal and let go but the Yokos are silent and show no sign of letting go.

Side walls are quite hard on this tyre so you do get a slightly firmer ride.
But this does help get a better connection to the road and great feed back.

Another plus point is that I've not experienced any tramlining from them.

Only bad point would be tyre wear. They don't come with much tread depth on them almost look part worn when new.




tyre reviewed on 2015-04-26 12:04:37
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 given 89% (225-45-17-S)
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 spirited miles
Very good in the wet. Grips in the dry. I loved it so much, bought the same tyres for my gf in her 2007 civic type R.
tyre reviewed on 2014-11-09 19:18:41
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