Author:Sorcerer
I'm not a person who gets delighted with differences and the things they have. I thought about bying new summer tyres for a long time, I looked through ADAC tests, Auto Express, boards, discussion groups, etc. I hesitated for very long (because Bridgestone Turanza ER300s weren't cheap in comparison to other tyres [such as Uniroyals which I almost bought]) but because of the fact that I appreciate high safety level and I am careful, that I decided to spend more money and buy them... and I really don't regret it! Of course, I bought the whole set and do not regret the money spent on it, in my opinion they are the best tyres I've been using in the summer. On dry they grip as if the car was glued, on wet it's really difficult for me (especially in the city) to make ABS work when braking, water from big puddels is sensationally drained (of course, to reasonable extent), I feel really safe in the rain and finally have complete control over what I am doing :-) When it comes to comfort and noise level, they are averagely quiet when you drive slowly (so the'y not so sensational), but at high speeds above 85-90 MPH it is very good, so overall it's fine. The appearance is average (not bad, it's just normal, it doesn't look sporty or badly but they have to provide grip, not look good! And don't assess them by looks, they're worth buying because of the quality, not the appearance!) but I'm not complaining. To sum up, I sincerely recommend Bridgestone Turanza ER300 (really, don't hesitate, if you have the will to spend a few more pounds, then it's worth to get the Turanzas). Finally, I know (I mainly bought these tyres because of the rain, and poor condition of roads with big puddles) that the car grips the road (I repeat, to reasonable extent, because there are people who say they go over 80 MPH in the rain and they will, until something happens...). I recommend to anyone that cares about the safety of themselves and others!
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Premium tires at a very good price
I have been thinking about summer tyres for a long time. First of all, I assumed that tyres are not the element of a car worth saving on. After reading many opinions, tests and reviews, I decided to choose the Bridgestone Ecopia EP150. Positive results in ADAC tests, opinions of Oponeo users and reviews found on the Internet convinced me to choose these tyres. Now about the tyres themselves. The mileage so far is about 6000 - it is hard to say about wear and tear at this stage, as it is a low mileage. As for the handling characteristics, for the first 2,000 km the tyres performed strangely - namely the wheels of the car did not return to the "straight ahead" direction after coming out of a curve. This is something you can get used to, but it should not happen. However, I gave the tyres a chance and, once they had set, the problem disappeared. The tyres perform very well in bends, with no loss of control. Braking is very good and there is rarely any slip when starting off. The manufacturer claims that the tyres have a lower rolling resistance, so fuel consumption is reduced. To be honest, I did not experience any reduction in fuel consumption in my car. A word about noise - the tyre is definitely quiet, but the road surface also plays a role. Depending on the type of asphalt, the tyre can be noisier or quieter. All in all, this tyre is truly recommendable and I think that any driver who wants a premium tyre at a good price should turn their eyes to the Bridgestone Ecopia EP150.
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