255, 35, R18 ***QUIET*** tyres recommendation ?

[philnewmerc]

Yes my ears seem to be in particularly fine fettle and so to some my nitpicking may seem quite absurd. I've also added a post complaining about a tiny tiny buzzing noise in the b pillar trim, which I think I've sort it now (inserted sponges everywhere and anti-rattle tape), and people reply that their car doesn't rattle or creek. I think what they mean is their ears are not as bat-like as mine. I watched a review by High peak autos and he also mentioned the Mercedes C-Class he had had various small rattles. Don't get me wrong, I think my c 350 is a great little pocket rocket (and I'm comparing it to a CLS 55), but I think I'm at the stage now of admitting I just want a comfey armchair, good mpg, a massive boot, tiny wheels that look like casters, and everything else is a poor secondary priority.

 

[RussJ]

Lots of info and comparison tests: Tyre Reviews, Tests And Ratings - Tyre Reviews And Ratings
Russ

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

I think I'm at the stage now of admitting I just want a comfey armchair, good mpg, a massive boot, tiny wheels that look like casters, and everything else is a poor secondary priority.

I think you need a base spec diesel S class in your life.

 

[Gazwould]

The mentioned Pirelli P Zero ( many confusing models of this ), Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Falken FK520 feature in Tyrereviews latest 18" tyre test published only yesterday !

Best Performance Tyres For 2025 - Tyre Reviews And Ratings

Best Performance Tyres For 2025

www.tyrereviews.com

 

[Mactech]

The mentioned Pirelli P Zero ( many confusing models of this ), Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Falken FK520 feature in Tyrereviews latest 18" tyre test published only yesterday !

Best Performance Tyres For 2025 - Tyre Reviews And Ratings

Best Performance Tyres For 2025

www.tyrereviews.com

Just one more thing to note from this test is the new tread depths. There used to be a time when all tyres had 8mm. You will spot in this test that some more sporty tyres are down into the sixes in terms of tread depth. The high speed stability and grip can increase greatly with lower tread block height and I understand why it is done, but for somebody who would not use a tyre with under 3mm of tread remaining, it leaves very little tread depth range!
The new Bentley P Zero (B1) spec tyres I just happen to have in stock (!) have new tread depth of 7.8mm.

 

[Gazwould]

Easy to fix that .

 

[Mactech]

Easy to fix that .


View attachment 170065

Ah! the old felt tip sniping tool

 

[philnewmerc]

I think you need a base spec diesel S class in your life.

Would have to be a coach-built estate S Class... bit out of budget unfortunately

 

[philnewmerc]

The mentioned Pirelli P Zero ( many confusing models of this ), Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Falken FK520 feature in Tyrereviews latest 18" tyre test published only yesterday !

Best Performance Tyres For 2025 - Tyre Reviews And Ratings

Best Performance Tyres For 2025

www.tyrereviews.com

Interesting that the Falken was highly rated. I've had them before and thought they were excellent.

"The quietest tyre on test was the Goodyear, very closely followed by the Falken. Then Pirelli and Continental did well, Bridgestone was fine and the Michelin and Sunny finished just over 2db louder than the Goodyear. Not insignificant, but also not huge considering this is an external noise measurement. I didn't notice anything in the car."

So does the quietest tyre externally mean it would be the quietest internally? Hmmmm

 

[philnewmerc]

Anyway, what I don't understand is why the Goodyear Eagle F1 is rated as a comfy tyre by many MBCLUB chaps when it is supposed to be a sports orientated tyre?????? Surely a touring tyre should be quietest ?

The Best Touring Tyres For 2025 Tested - Tyre Reviews And Ratings

The Best Touring Tyres For 2025 Tested

www.tyrereviews.com

Falken, Michelin Primacy 4+ and Vredestein Ultrac seemed to come out best for noise/comfort in the 'touring' tyres test............ except they don't make them in 255/35/18

OK, now I see why I have to buy a 'quiet sports tyre' !

 

[DSM10000]

Anyway, what I don't understand is why the Goodyear Eagle F1 is rated as a comfy tyre by many MBCLUB chaps when it is supposed to be a sports orientated tyre?????? Surely a touring tyre should be quietest ?

The Best Touring Tyres For 2025 Tested - Tyre Reviews And Ratings

The Best Touring Tyres For 2025 Tested

www.tyrereviews.com

Falken, Michelin Primacy 4+ and Vredestein Ultrac seemed to come out best for noise/comfort in the 'touring' tyres test............ except they don't make them in 255/35/18

OK, now I see why I have to buy a 'quiet sports tyre' !

I think the tyre construction helps to filter out transmission of noise and absorb the impact of poor surfaces.

 

[philnewmerc]

Well now I'm confused: the Goodyear Eagle F1 are run flats .... I thought they were bad for comfort?????????

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Well now I'm confused: the Goodyear Eagle F1 are run flats .... I thought they were bad for comfort?????????

I suspect that there might be both run flat and conventional variants available. There will be other variations too, one Eagle F1 will not be directly comparable every other Eagle F1. Most tyre manufacturers operate sub brands with different generations, versions and specific specifications for car manufacturers.

 

[philnewmerc]

I suspect that there might be both run flat and conventional variants available. There will be other variations too, one Eagle F1 will not be directly comparable every other Eagle F1. Most tyre manufacturers operate sub brands with different generations, versions and specific specifications for car manufacturers.

So avoid??

 

[SpikyMikey]

Well now I'm confused: the Goodyear Eagle F1 are run flats .... I thought they were bad for comfort?????????

There are ROF versions of the F1 as well as the "normal" version, as there are Michelin Pilot Sport run flat and go flat variations, amongst other brands.

 

[DSM10000]

Well now I'm confused: the Goodyear Eagle F1 are run flats .... I thought they were bad for comfort?????????

Never had run flats in the Goodyear F1 tyre. Are there different options for this?

 

[DSM10000]

So avoid??

Avoid what?

 

[philnewmerc]

Avoid what?

Goodyear Eagle F1 runflats

Or.... maybe just go Rotalla (69 dB and cheap!) and have done with it

Or compromise with Avon ZV7... quite cheap, not overly loud, but also E efficiency rating - not sure if that;s a deal breaker.

 

[DSM10000]

Goodyear Eagle F1 runflats

Or.... maybe just go Rotalla (69 dB and cheap!) and have done with it

Or compromise with Avon ZV7... quite cheap, not overly loud, but also E efficiency rating - not sure if that;s a deal breaker.

Ah.

I would avoid all runflat tyres unless you have no choice.

 

[philnewmerc]

Never had run flats in the Goodyear F1 tyre. Are there different options for this?

Seems to be. I was just about to purchase and noticed run flat in small light grey text.

As I don't plan on keeping the car I think I'm going to go economy and let the next owner buy the sports tyres of their dreams! (I like the car very much, it's just not well-suited to its present task of bumbling along A and B roads in comfort and economy.)

Thank you so much for all your inputs . Lessons have been learnt