Zeetex ZT1000 175/70 R14 88 H XL

My feelings about Continental winter tires - a revelation. One minus is poor grip on ice. And this is a great positive.

I recommend tires, after traveling around 6000-7000 kilometers, practically no signs of wear.

They meet expectations and needs. I am pleasantly surprised.

I fitted these tyres in April at 8 degree C. It was wet and chilly. Winter tires Pirelli Sotozero from 2009 with 5mm tread were losing grip at a faster acceleration. Vulcaniser, who I went to change the tyres, even mocked this Chinease brand, saying that they will be for no good. The first time he was surprised - there was no problem with balancing. For the second time we both wondered - me driving away from the garage while he was watching. I started pretty aggressively, and the tyres were like glued to the asphalt, without a single slip they dispersed by car. It was a surprise to me, because premium brand winter tyres did not manage this well. To this date, we drove with my wife over 6000 km on them. My wife goes to work, and I'm driving on longer trips. No slightest reason to complain about these tyres - especially when you consider the price of purchase. Sometimes I drive on the highway and I often exceed the speed limit. On multiple occasions I had to brake abruptly - there is no reason to complain about these tires. The car is 100% efficient, shock absorbers over 80% efficiency, no looseness in the suspension and geometry checked every year. I took a risk buying cheaper tires and I do not regret it. With a clear conscience I recommend them for people who also prefer quite dynamic driving style.

I own Honda Civic 1998 1.4 aerodeck; I put on Zeetex 185/55/15 and they look fine. I drive this Honda for 4 years now, I had different tyres before, Zeetex works great, especially when it comes to driving in the rain, you really need to try hard in order to lose your grip. Tyres are quiet and properly suppress asphalt unevenness. I was able to get them at a really good price (below 40 pounds per piece with delivery), which made me wonder because the tyres of other brands, even not the most expensive ones reached over 80 pounds per piece (in this somewhat unusual size). Their disadvantage is the great underweight, up to 70g per side, so you have to spend on weights additionally. In the workshop they looked at me like an idiot, like I was to crash and lie in a ditch during the first heavy rain. The difference in price is large and driving comfort is definitely comparable to "better tyres". I have risked to get these tyres and I do not regret it. I recommend them and the use of Oponeo service - professional work.