Tyres...... a sticky topic.....

[Novicebutnice]

Good morning fellow members,

2017 Toyota Camry RZ tyre size 225/45R18

I recently installed Good Year Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tyres after doing "just a bit" of research, these are in the same class as Pilot Sport 5 tyres but circa $50 per tyre cheaper (they are fairly evenly matched with each just outperforming the other in certain sections).

I have previously used Bridgestone RE003's, Bridgestone Potenza Sports, as well as the original Bridgestone ER300 that came with the car.

I decided against the RE003 because the last time that I had them fitted (which is what I just had replaced), the quality just wasn't there... the sidewall protection was all but gone, and they SEEMED like they had less grip than I remember them having (when I had them fitted to the same car previously).

Which is very subjective since I previously had fitted the Potenza Sport tyres, but again it just felt off.

I decided against the Potenza Sport because as pretty much EVERY review on them mentions and which I noticed..... that the tyre wear is excessive, and they don't start with a lot of tread depth either.

Due to my "spirited driving" at times I preference grip over fuel economy, and I wanted the tyres to last longer than previous tyres.

After a few hours of research I settled on the Good Years and even waited for them to come back into stock.

My thoughts so far?

Instantly feeling the car rolling better.. without any noticeable loss in grip.

What I mean in regards to rolling better relates to both "off throttle rolling" and how much throttle is needed to accelerate / maintain speed.

So far I have been impressed with my first long distance drive, but due to the many variables it is hard to say whether certain fuel figures are the new norm or if they are the result of the new tyres and oil used (oil change was months before the tyre change).

The problem is that I usually only do short trips (to and from work), and even these have many variables.

But based on previous experience in regards to cruising speeds, the most optimal to keep it just under 2000 RPM was 106 km/h (speedo indication), but now doing 110 km/h would still have me just under 2000 RPM.

Leaving Easter Saturday starting from the Shell fuel station as you're leaving Newcastle in a Westerly direction to Taren Point in Southern Sydney, non-stop with flowing traffic and leaving at circa 9am with temps 20-28 deg C yielded a fuel economy of 5.7L / 100km

The engine oil that I'm currently using is Shell Helix Ultra 0W20

So the combination of the 2 yielded the result BUT I did the oil change several months before, so I am able to confidently say if what I noticed after changing the tyres was from the Engine oil or the new tyres.

Just though I would post this in case anyone else is in the market for tyres.

[KAA]

Thanks Stephen for the excellent report mate, Yes Tyres are always a subject that will garnish so many differing reviews as everyone has their own opinions.

We each have loevs and dislikes about tyre brands, and mi9ne is safety grip wet and dry and endurance as like you fuel economy isn't my number one go too. My last set was the Bridgstone Primacy 4 and so far they are doing brilliant in all of my go too areas especially quiet and wet weather driving grip and wear so I am happy to say they are doing great expensive but what price can be put on the tiny bit of contact we have on the tarmac.

Look after yourself mate

KAA

[Novicebutnice]

On 4/30/2025 at 2:43 PM, KAA said:

Thanks Stephen for the excellent report mate, Yes Tyres are always a subject that will garnish so many differing reviews as everyone has their own opinions.

We each have loevs and dislikes about tyre brands, and mi9ne is safety grip wet and dry and endurance as like you fuel economy isn't my number one go too. My last set was the Bridgstone Primacy 4 and so far they are doing brilliant in all of my go too areas especially quiet and wet weather driving grip and wear so I am happy to say they are doing great expensive but what price can be put on the tiny bit of contact we have on the tarmac.

Look after yourself mate

KAA

Thanks mate, you too :-)