Since my daily mileage has dropped significantly (from 100 to 30) and considering the fact I now only drive near the coast where it never snows, I decided to buy new summer tyres instead of winter ones.
I've narrowed my list down to three candidates, basing my decision solely on the ADAC test http://www.adac.de/infotestrat/tests...25_45_R17.aspx
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 225/45 R17 91Y
Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX TT 225/45 R17 91Y
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 225/45 R17 91Y
I only have experience with the Goodyear tyre. It's astoundingly good in the wet and gives good grip in the dry. But a downside is fuel economy and in my case wear.
The Dunlops are on my list because they are very good in the dry, quite good in the wet and are reasonably quiet.
Pirellis got the worst result in grip (but only just), but are the quietest, got the best result in tyre rolling resistance (or whatever smart people call it) and don't wear as much as the other two.
The most important thing I want from a tyre is grip in the wet (high speed stability) and durability. These are all priced similarly so money's not an issue. They're around 110-125€ a corner (fitted).
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