Japanese quality for reasonable money.
Excellent tyres, I used to have Dębica, Barum, Fulda and I was trying to go to Yokohama this season.
Unfortunately, the increase in tyre prices forced me to look for an alternative. I found UniRoyal RainExpert and NanoEnergy tyres from Toyo on the OPONEO website.
I searched the tyre tests for quite a long time and I will say that Toyo is comparable to Yokohama.
I was looking for a compromise, Toyo positively assess abroad. As for Uniroyal, the rainy weather is one of the best, while on dry surfaces and abrasion falls much worse, 6 out of 10 is a bit low for a mid-range tyre.
I took a chance and bought Toyo NanoEnergy. Well, unfortunately I had other expenses waiting so I gave up on purchasing Yokohama tyres.
Impressions from using Toyo NanoEnergy are very positive.
After the last expedition I say that the comfort of driving the car has improved significantly, noticeable lower rolling resistance and lower noise levels than my previous tyres (Barum, Fulda). I also acknowledged the lower fuel consumption. It holds well both on wet and dry surfaces. The Japanese producer has tried his best.
Also for those willing to buy a good tyre I honestly recommend TOYO NanoEnergy, Yokohama class, for a much lower price.
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185/55/13 on a 1990 Metro GTa
Bought to replace the now unavailable 165/60/13 size originally fitted to this car the Toyo R610 185/55/13 is the exact same rolling diameter and a plug and play replacement.
While it's still early days for these tyres the performance so far has been most satisfactory. Plenty of grip is available both in the wet and dry. It's difficult to assess the tyre's ride as the suspension on the Metro is rather firm to start with but they are at least as good in that respect as the Goodyear Eagles they replaced.
Steering is crisp and the turn in precise. Feedback is excellent and there is no doubt that these tyres are more than a match for the Metro's modest performance. While I have yet to see how the tyre's durability compares to previous tyres on the car, first impressions are that even if they wear faster the performance of the tyre is worth the hit in tyre life.
Finally, if you are looking for replacement tyres for a Metro Turbo you have very little choice. Out of the options available, these tyres are light years better than the Chinese alternatives. I give them the thumbs up.
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