Without doubt these are the worst tyres I have ever purchased. Not on the car that long and they have literally dry rotted and split to the point of dangerous.
Had them removed and the tyre garage said they'd not seen rot like it. The tyres still had 6mm tread on them.
Avon tyres weren't interested when I contacted them
Best Tyres for the Vauxhall Astra
Vauxhall Astra drivers have left 288 tyre reviews on Tyre Reviews, covering 2,733,268 miles of real world driving. Every tyre they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car. The numbers include 23 Astra variants, listed further down.
- 288owner reviews
- 2,733,268 milescovered on them
- 173different tyres rated
- 73%average tyre score
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Our category test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Uniroyal RainSport 2 8.8 Current version: Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 90% from 6 reviews | Best Summer Tyres |
| Winter | Vredestein Snowtrac 3 8.2 Current version: Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 84% from 3 reviews | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Best Winter Tyres |
Highest weighted owner score from Vauxhall Astra drivers. Full rankings and the evidence behind them below.
The best rated tyres for the Vauxhall Astra
Rated only by drivers of this car. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews from the Vauxhall Astra to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tyres
The highest rated tyre in the Summer category for the Vauxhall Astra is the Uniroyal RainSport 2 - 90% from 6 owner reviews across 21,600 miles. The current tyre in that line is now the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Uniroyal RainSport 2
Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5
|
90% | 6 | 21,600 miles | 8.8 |
| 2 |
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro
|
89% | 6 | 49,400 miles | 9.2 |
| 3 |
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro
|
90% | 3 | 7,250 miles | 8.8 |
| 4 |
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5
|
85% | 4 | 29,500 miles | 8.5 |
| 5 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5
|
86% | 3 | 25,000 miles | 8.1 |
| 6 |
Jinyu YU61
|
84% | 3 | 30,000 miles | 7.3 |
| 7 |
Yokohama Parada Spec 2
|
82% | 4 | 25,500 miles | 8 |
| 8 |
Kumho Ecsta KU31
|
83% | 3 | 11,400 miles | 8.2 |
| 9 |
Falken FK452
Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520
|
80% | 5 | 18,017 miles | 7.8 |
| 10 |
Nexen N Fera SU1
Replaced by Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
|
82% | 3 | 26,000 miles | 7.1 |
| 11 |
Lassa Phenoma
|
80% | 3 | 16,300 miles | 6.6 |
| 12 |
Continental Sport Contact 3
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
77% | 5 | 102,700 miles | 8 |
| 13 |
Continental Sport Contact 5
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
77% | 4 | 49,000 miles | 8.3 |
| 14 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
|
76% | 4 | 27,000 miles | 8.5 |
| 15 |
Dunlop SP Sport 01
Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
|
76% | 4 | 66,030 miles | 7.1 |
| 16 |
Nexen N6000
|
73% | 4 | 7,010 miles | 7.6 |
| 17 |
Maxxis MA Z1 Victra
|
72% | 6 | 42,002 miles | 8 |
| 18 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
|
69% | 3 | 7,035 miles | 8.3 |
| 19 |
Continental Sport Contact 2
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
63% | 4 | 34,015 miles | 7.5 |
| 20 |
Firestone RoadHawk
Replaced by Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
|
61% | 3 | 14,700 miles | 8 |
| 21 |
Accelera PHI
Replaced by Accelera PHI 2
|
62% | 4 | 20,015 miles | 3.2 |
| 22 |
Michelin Energy Saver
Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4
|
63% | 5 | 153,000 miles | 7.3 |
| 23 |
Autogrip F107
|
58% | 4 | 4,540 miles | 3.9 |
| 24 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip
Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
|
54% | 3 | 6,800 miles | 6.7 |
| 25 |
Event WL905
|
38% | 3 | 7,501 miles | 4.2 |
| 26 |
Avon ZV7
|
48% | 6 | 31,100 miles | 6.8 |
| 27 |
Wanli S1088
|
16% | 3 | 21,400 miles | 4.2 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
Winter tyres
The highest rated tyre in the Winter category for the Vauxhall Astra is the Vredestein Snowtrac 3 - 84% from 3 owner reviews across 29,750 miles. The current tyre in that line is now the Vredestein Snowtrac 5.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vredestein Snowtrac 3
Replaced by Vredestein Snowtrac 5
|
84% | 3 | 29,750 miles | 8.2 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
The best rated tyres that fit the Vauxhall Astra
The rankings above can only speak for tyres a Vauxhall Astra driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tyres we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 205/55 R16 and 235/35 R19 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre.
Summer tyres
Our highest rated tyre in the Summer category, in this car's sizes, is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, at 9.7 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Vauxhall Astra reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
|
9.7 | 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Continental SportContact 7
|
9.7 | 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
|
9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Continental PremiumContact 7
|
9.5 | 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 205/55 R16 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
|
9.4 | 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
|
9.4 | 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
Winter tyres
Our highest rated tyre in the Winter category, in this car's sizes, is the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2, at 9.8 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Vauxhall Astra reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
|
9.8 | 235/35 R19 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4
|
9.6 | 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
|
9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
|
9.5 | 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Alpin 7
|
9.5 | 225/45 R17, 205/55 R16 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
|
9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
All Season tyres
No Vauxhall Astra driver has reviewed a tyre in the All Season category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Vauxhall Astra reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
|
9.6 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
|
9.6 | 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
|
9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
|
9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Vredestein Quatrac
|
9.5 | 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 205/55 R16 | 1 |
| 6 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3
|
9.5 | 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 205/55 R16 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Fitment comes from each tyre's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.
How long do tyres last on the Vauxhall Astra?
Across 27 end of life reviews from Vauxhall Astra drivers, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 18,600 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 11,000 miles and 26,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them.
Every tyre reviewed on the Vauxhall Astra
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 113 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniroyal RainSport 2 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Summer | 90% | 6 | 21,600 miles |
| Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Summer | 89% | 6 | 49,400 miles |
| Maxxis MA Z1 Victra | Summer | 72% | 6 | 42,002 miles |
| Avon ZV7 | Summer | 48% | 6 | 31,100 miles |
| Falken FK452 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 | Summer | 80% | 5 | 18,017 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 77% | 5 | 102,700 miles |
| Michelin Energy Saver Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 | Summer | 63% | 5 | 153,000 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Super Sport Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | Summer | 85% | 4 | 29,500 miles |
| Yokohama Parada Spec 2 | Summer | 82% | 4 | 25,500 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 5 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 77% | 4 | 49,000 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 76% | 4 | 27,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport 01 Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Summer | 76% | 4 | 66,030 miles |
| Nexen N6000 | Summer | 73% | 4 | 7,010 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 2 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 63% | 4 | 34,015 miles |
| Accelera PHI Replaced by Accelera PHI 2 | Summer | 62% | 4 | 20,015 miles |
| Autogrip F107 | Summer | 58% | 4 | 4,540 miles |
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Summer | 90% | 3 | 7,250 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Summer | 86% | 3 | 25,000 miles |
| Jinyu YU61 | Summer | 84% | 3 | 30,000 miles |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | Winter | 84% | 3 | 29,750 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta KU31 | Summer | 83% | 3 | 11,400 miles |
| Nexen N Fera SU1 Replaced by Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 | Summer | 82% | 3 | 26,000 miles |
| Lassa Phenoma | Summer | 80% | 3 | 16,300 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 69% | 3 | 7,035 miles |
| Firestone RoadHawk Replaced by Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Summer | 61% | 3 | 14,700 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 54% | 3 | 6,800 miles |
| Event WL905 | Summer | 38% | 3 | 7,501 miles |
| Wanli S1088 | Summer | 16% | 3 | 21,400 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 3 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 99% | 2 | 34,000 miles |
| Vredestein Sportrac 5 | Summer | 97% | 2 | 2,012 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 96% | 2 | 3,200 miles |
| Capitol Eco 007 | Summer | 95% | 2 | 500 miles |
| Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 | Summer | 94% | 2 | 5,000 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 93% | 2 | 11,000 miles |
| Uniroyal RainSport 3 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Summer | 91% | 2 | 22,000 miles |
| Nexen N Fera RU1 | Summer | 89% | 2 | 16,000 miles |
| Avon ZX7 | Summer | 89% | 2 | 35,000 miles |
| Nexen N Blue ECO | Summer | 88% | 2 | 7,000 miles |
| Firestone TZ200 Replaced by Firestone TZ300A | Summer | 87% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| Firestone Firehawk SZ90 Replaced by Firestone Firehawk Sport | Summer | 86% | 2 | 2,000 miles |
| Michelin Primacy HP Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 86% | 2 | 2,100 miles |
| Maxxis MA P1 | Summer | 85% | 2 | 860 miles |
| Vredestein Sportrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Sportrac 5 | Summer | 85% | 2 | 42,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 84% | 2 | 80,000 miles |
| Pirelli P6000 | Summer | 83% | 2 | 40,000 miles |
| Falken Azenis FK510 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 | Summer | 83% | 2 | 3,200 miles |
| Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 83% | 2 | 26,000 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 82% | 2 | 32,000 miles |
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo Replaced by Hankook Ventus Evo | Summer | 82% | 2 | 15,000 miles |
| Avon ZZ5 | Summer | 79% | 2 | 3,000 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 79% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| Falken ZE912 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Summer | 77% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| Nankang NS2 Replaced by Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Summer | 76% | 2 | 3,400 miles |
| Toyo T1R Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ | Summer | 76% | 2 | 14,000 miles |
| Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04 | Summer | 72% | 2 | 4,500 miles |
| Matador MP 44 Elite 3 | Summer | 71% | 2 | 2,013 miles |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo | Summer | 60% | 2 | 2,000 miles |
| Uniroyal RainExpert Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5 | Summer | 60% | 2 | 83,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050 | Summer | 50% | 2 | 26,655 miles |
| Accelera Alpha | Summer | 20% | 2 | 2,300 miles |
Tyre sizes Vauxhall Astra drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tyres in that size, across every car.
Vauxhall Astra variants, reviewed separately
These trims and body styles have pages of their own. Their reviews are already counted in the rankings above.
- Vauxhall Astra SRi 67 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra VXR 43 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI 23 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra SXi 16 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra 1.9 15 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra 1.8 sport 14 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra GTC 12 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra Coupe 2.2 9 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 9 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SXi 8 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra 2.0 cdti vx line 6 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra H 1.8 6 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra 888 4 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra GSi 3 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra Coupe 1.8 3 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra j 2.0 3 reviews
- Vauxhall AstrA 1.6 estate 2 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra 1.3 cdti 2 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra H 1.6 VVT (115bhp) 2 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra 1.6 bi turbo elite 2 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra dual fuel 16v 1.4 1 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra Arctic 1.6 16V 1 reviews
- Vauxhall Astra GLS 1.7 TDS 1 reviews
What Vauxhall Astra drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
I recently bought these and my impressions are quite positive so far. I've driven them for about 200 miles mainly on highways at high speeds.
In the wet they feel like the surface is dry, very impressed with that. Others state the tyres lack some steering feel/ road feedback and that might come from the fact that there isn't much resistance in the steering wheel once you turn in. The steering wheel remains light when you park as well. In spite of this, the tyres react instantly, sharply and precisely to your steering inputs, so I guess it's a matter of time you get used to the steering feel it has. This is my daily car, it's oriented towards stability and comfort, so I can't tell if someone driving a hot hatch will enjoy the Hakook Ventus Evo as much as I do, but I reckon the tyres have got some good dynamics.
In terms of comfort, I don't find much difference compared to Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or the Linglong Sport Master. It's probably a tad bit quieter. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 (that I use as a winter tyre) might be a bit more comfy over harsh bumps and less noisy, however, the Hankooks are way more pleasant to drive and consume a tad bit less fuel (too early to provide actual results, though). Someone mentioned in terms of rolling resistance that the car simply glides on the road and I can report the same too. Hopefully, that will result in better fuel economy in the future.
I would recommend them to anyone who can't decide whether they need a touring or a UHP tyre. These Hankooks are a great all-rounder.
In the wet they feel like the surface is dry, very impressed with that. Others state the tyres lack some steering feel/ road feedback and that might come from the fact that there isn't much resistance in the steering wheel once you turn in. The steering wheel remains light when you park as well. In spite of this, the tyres react instantly, sharply and precisely to your steering inputs, so I guess it's a matter of time you get used to the steering feel it has. This is my daily car, it's oriented towards stability and comfort, so I can't tell if someone driving a hot hatch will enjoy the Hakook Ventus Evo as much as I do, but I reckon the tyres have got some good dynamics.
In terms of comfort, I don't find much difference compared to Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or the Linglong Sport Master. It's probably a tad bit quieter. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 (that I use as a winter tyre) might be a bit more comfy over harsh bumps and less noisy, however, the Hankooks are way more pleasant to drive and consume a tad bit less fuel (too early to provide actual results, though). Someone mentioned in terms of rolling resistance that the car simply glides on the road and I can report the same too. Hopefully, that will result in better fuel economy in the future.
I would recommend them to anyone who can't decide whether they need a touring or a UHP tyre. These Hankooks are a great all-rounder.
Absolutely awful tyre. I don’t drive fast but even so, these tyres give little confidence.
The cracking and dry rot in these tyres is insane. Only done 4k miles on them and they are rotting away rapidly. Supplier doesn’t want to know. Will never buy an Avon tyre again
The cracking and dry rot in these tyres is insane. Only done 4k miles on them and they are rotting away rapidly. Supplier doesn’t want to know. Will never buy an Avon tyre again
On the positive side the tyre is very comfortable but unfortunately there is absolutely a lack of grip in both dry and wet conditions ! This black circle called a tyre is an absolute nightmare and waste of money! In my 35 years of driving I have never had such a really bad tyre !!! I won't be spending no more money on Vredestein tyres !
Overall a really decent tyre, good grip on wet and dry roads, I have not driven on snow or ice so no comments there. Seem to wear well probably better than sme well known brands. Good value for your money.
Hello, I have done quite a few reviews on tyres here but with other cars and tyres under Astraman. I have another Astra a1.6 j series bought it last year after the other one decided sodd this world I'm done here, so bought this one and its great, car came a from Vauxhall dealer came with brand new tyres on front and back.. the rears have the BC100 on, ah..I thought these again my experience with these was on my Vectra 1.8 which were then under Falken owned by this lot and were then ZIEX ZE912 pattern which are the BC100's. The grip then and now I will only talk about wet grip and wear as dry grip as with most tyres can be very close unless your on the really cheapo's plastic rubber tyres. On the front of my Vectra they only did 7k but didn't fail me in the wet at all but the wear was really poor, so seeing this tyre again on the rears of my latest car didn't please me too much but here they are lets go.
Well they are very good in the wet and well planted on the road a tad hard and they are quite stiff in the walls, but being on the rear where the cars grip is they have been very good in all weathers, they haven't been too bad on the wear they have done very close to 19k and are now at 5.6mm on both rear tyres as they are not much over 7mm new so not too shabby, I run my tyres 4psi above comfort as one psi below base pressures is under pressure.
Will I buy them again for the rears yes I will they do the job ( on my car ) please remember not we all don't drive the same and differ with our tyre pressures and weight of cars but they do for me and they are still not too expensive as lately near me the prices have gone stupid.
I hope this helps some of you I dont drive like a spanner any more but just now and again I do flick into chase mode.
Cheers
Well they are very good in the wet and well planted on the road a tad hard and they are quite stiff in the walls, but being on the rear where the cars grip is they have been very good in all weathers, they haven't been too bad on the wear they have done very close to 19k and are now at 5.6mm on both rear tyres as they are not much over 7mm new so not too shabby, I run my tyres 4psi above comfort as one psi below base pressures is under pressure.
Will I buy them again for the rears yes I will they do the job ( on my car ) please remember not we all don't drive the same and differ with our tyre pressures and weight of cars but they do for me and they are still not too expensive as lately near me the prices have gone stupid.
I hope this helps some of you I dont drive like a spanner any more but just now and again I do flick into chase mode.
Cheers
I have had a vauxhall Astra K since 2020 October. It came with general altimax one s 225 45 r17 94yxl tyres mileage 27000. It is now 2024 October still have the same tyres had no issues with them mileage is now 65000. Still got tread. Driven 38k with them and in all weather conditions and roads. Would definitely recommend these tyres.
Excellent value for money. Dry they are good, wet they are awful.but they're a summer sports tire for 60 quid for 20 inch so can't expect the world but 100% worth the money
Had these for a few years now on a Astra 1.9 SRi XP, I would not recommend them at all, ok in the dry but they are ditch finders in the wet, the previous tyres were cheap Nexus ones and were far better in the wet, I hit a roundabout at about 20mph and the back flipped around, if it wasn't for the Eagle F1s on the front holding the grip I would have hit the kerb, not great for the 18in pentas.
One now has a strange worn out patch about 2in round on just half the tyre tread which is bald, never seen anything like it, its like there is a bulge on the tread face, the rest of the tyre has 2-3mm of tread.
One now has a strange worn out patch about 2in round on just half the tyre tread which is bald, never seen anything like it, its like there is a bulge on the tread face, the rest of the tyre has 2-3mm of tread.
Not often I submit any reviews but if you are tempted to go with Avon tyres just dont. I was initially pleased with them on my Ford Focus and stupidly recommended them for my daughter in laws Vauxhall Astra. They looked good and for some reason I thought they were a bit above your average budget tyre. How very wrong. Less than 6 months after fitting they developed cracks between the treads all the way round the tyre and I got an advisory on my MOT but since then have sold the car on . Meanwhile whilst servicing my daughter in laws car last weekend I noticed both Avon tyres on her car had developed similar cracking between the treads with tyres only fitted a year ago and probably covered less than 1000 miles. At MOT today she was issued a do not use this car notice based on the dangerous state of the tyres which had minimal wear and looked new.
Be aware, its you life you are risking and these tyres should not be available for purchase.
Be aware, its you life you are risking and these tyres should not be available for purchase.
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