Best Tyres for the Suzuki Swift

Near the end the sides started to disintegrate but after so many km driven that's probably normal. Front tires lasted 60k km, the rear lasted 75k km. I bought them again, got a punctured sidewall at 30k km, the tires were still like new.

Dry Grip: very good grip with stiff side walls. Sharp handling.
Wear: wear is just ok. Considering that the swift sport is rather light. Tires are about done with 3mm left after 60000km. Don’t want to risk going down to wear bars as torrential rain is quite common here.

We use our Suzuki on paved roads with some rough parts due to recent wet weather. These tyres are great all rounders. Good ride, grip and decent handling. If you are a spirited driver then maybe these tyres aren't for you.

This tires makes fun car no more fun anymore. Awful wet grip, awful dry grip, zero feedback from the road, too loud. Even at dry, with just a %70 brake pressure you can get the fronts locking up. For the money they do allow me to drive my car though, i paid around 280 usd for four tires. Though i really beg anyone that thinking about this tire, if you're only getting it for short A to B trips then sure its worth the price. If not, just get something thats better, which won't be hard to find, almost any tire is probably better than this. I switched from the OEM Contisportcontact5 tires (they were 6 years old at the time, dry rotted) to the Joyroads, and honestly it never felt like an upgrade, even the 6 year old worn conti's were almost on par with these tyres. But you get what you pay for, they definitely do held up, i cant tell any signs of worn.

Good tyre overall, not much choice in my dimension 195/45 17, this is one of the best summer tyre choices for the Swift Sport MZ and FZ.
Very good wet grip, even in colder conditions. At 6° Celsius still confident in wet braking and wet handling. Dry grip is good but newer tyre compounds are better. After all the PS4 came out in 2016, so a newer compound like Conti PremiumContact 7 from 2022 or Hancook Ventus Evo K137 from 2025 will perform better. But only if you go to 205/45 17 dimension. In 195/45 17 you can't get the newer tyres.
The PS4 dry braking is 7.5/10 and dry handling is good, not the ultimate in feel, but very stable and high limits. Noise level medium. Relatively stiff side wall, not the best in comfort. Which is why I will go to a higher sidewall. 205/45 has 92,25mm height and now with 195/45 I have 87,75mm.
Wear after 10000 miles/16000 km is minimal, very good for how soft the compound feels.

In the past, I drove on strictly sports-oriented tires like the Nankang NS-2R and Bridgestone Potenza Sport. Both of them were simply phenomenal in terms of absolute grip. I actually ended up choosing the summer Nankang AS-3s because of the winter season—after a very positive experience with the Nankang AW-6 winter model, I decided to give the AS-3 a chance after running the more aggressive NS-2R. The result? I am extremely satisfied with them.

What impressed me the most about the AS-3 is their refinement. They are exceptionally quiet and comfortable, yet responsiveness wasn't sacrificed at all. The sidewall is stiff enough to keep the steering really precise. During sharper cornering, you know exactly what is happening under the wheels; the tire doesn't roll over and reacts instantly.
Another huge surprise is their behavior on wet roads—they are downright excellent in this regard and provide immense confidence even in heavy rain.

Direct Comparison with Competitors
vs. Nankang NS-2R and Bridgestone Potenza Sport: Understandably, the AS-3 has slightly less absolute grip on dry tarmac, which was to be expected when moving away from the semi-slick / UHP category. However, in normal traffic or during spirited driving on backroads, it doesn't bother me at all.
vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4: This is where the Nankang AS-3 really scores. In terms of driving feel, I actually find the AS-3 even better and, most importantly, quieter than the highly praised PS4. Given the price difference, that is a massive compliment.
Final Verdict
The Nankang AS-3 are budget-friendly tires that easily give much more expensive premium brands a run for their money. They offer a great mix of precise steering, top-tier wet performance, and everyday comfort. If you don't need to chase lap times with the NS-2R but are looking for a reliable, quiet, and superbly controllable tire, the AS-3 is a fantastic choice.