focusdom Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Hello folks, I got on my focus mk3 Michelin Primacy 3 215/55/16 should I stick with them or go for Bridgestone Turanza ? Thx Dom Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexh89 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Go for Pirelli P Zeros mate. Best tyres I've ever had and slightly cheaper than the Bridgestone too. I had Bridgestone before so this isn't just me being biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusdom Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Which size did you use? Cheers Dom Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexh89 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 205 50 r17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusdom Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 I quite liked the Michelin because they had a rate of A in wet and a C in fuel compare to a B and E to Bridgestone. But I didn't think about the P Zero yet I mite give them a go ;) Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexh89 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 They are very grippy. Not sure what the fuel economy rating etc is like, bit in currently getting about 37mpg through town and about 40 on motorways and b roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexh89 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 To be honest though mate I find it doesn't make much difference, I think it's just a marketing thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusdom Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Sounds alright. You mite be right there mate Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredfox Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 i usually go by the look of the tread when deciding to buy funny i know paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusdom Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Lol Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevzs960 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Bridgestone turanza and Pirelli p-zero are prone for wearing funny even if your suspension and tracking is on. Turanza have a step which is around 0.5-1mm higher on the outer and inner edges so they wear down alot faster. An i cant stand the p-zero tread pattern. Id stick with the mich. You got ask for the sticker info off each tyre. Noise db, rating in wet and fuel consumption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy_315 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I wouldn't go for the p zero either. Not very reassuring in the wet/damp. One of the worst tyres I've had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusdom Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 I wouldn't go for the p zero either. Not very reassuring in the wet/damp. One of the worst tyres I've had.They don't do p zeros on 16inch anyway. I think I stick with my Michelin ;) Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodkat Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Mine has Falkens on the rear, and cheapy Austones on the front. Haven't had any issues so far, haven't died yet. But I make allowances for the cheap tyres on the front, and I don't push my luck on them. I would be happy with Falkens all round, and will replace the Austones once they are knackered. Sent from my Gen 1 WAP phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy_315 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 You thought about giving uniroyal rainsports a go? They are brilliant in the wet and are made by Continental. Had them on my evo and Leon cupra and can't fault them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusdom Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Mine has Falkens on the rear, and cheapy Austones on the front. Haven't had any issues so far, haven't died yet. But I make allowances for the cheap tyres on the front, and I don't push my luck on them. I would be happy with Falkens all round, and will replace the Austones once they are knackered. Sent from my Gen 1 WAP phone Yeh falken are good midrange tyres I recommend you Hankooks mate the the best midrange tyres you can get just as good like too brand ones plus they the sort of same price like falkens or cheaper ;)Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusdom Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 You thought about giving uniroyal rainsports a go? They are brilliant in the wet and are made by continental. Had them on my evo and Leon cupra and can't fault themI was actually thinking of them but the i'm not to keen of the tread on one side it looks alright sort of pushes the rain out (think offside) but on the (near side) it looks like it brings the water in. Or it was the other way around hope you know what I mean :sSent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy_315 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yeah I know what you mean.... strange the tread isn't the same all over but I guess that's why they design tyres and not me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusdom Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yeah I know what you mean.... strange the tread isn't the same all over but I guess that's why they design tyres and not me.Lol :DSent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Rainsport 3s use an asymmetric pattern to aid stability and reduce noise, there is a thick channel down the middle to disperse water that is sucked in on the 'wrong' side. They are far better than the directional RS2's were imo. I don't want them on the Focus though, going for Dunlop Sport BluResponse all round next month myself. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusdom Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 I got my winter tyres on Pirelli Sottozero. Hopefully they do a good job have to drive to germany in December;) Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watkja Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Michelin are the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusdom Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 I might try next year summer time the new Pirelli P7 Blue they look quite good Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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