[ro0sau]

lotsa tyre threads abound, but is there any real opinions on handling/ wear/ NOISe?

my OEM tyres are nexen roadian 581 Nexen Roadian 581 - YouTube

I'd appreciate some ideas on replacements especially in regard to noise levels...

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[BrendanP]

I'm guessing that in Australia you're not too concerned about driving on snow and ice, otherwise I'd recommend the Michelin CrossClimate. I have them on my car and they are pretty quiet and give a comfy ride. The one thing I can't comment on is how good they are on icy roads, because where I live in the UK we haven't had any snow or ice in the last 18 months.

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance2 are what I advised my partner to fit on her i30 a few weeks ago.

[ro0sau]

hooray for climate change eh?  yes Australia's south east does get ice and snow in winter on occasion,  but not where I live.

Goodyear efficientgrip have some good write-ups elsewhere in these forums believe.

i'm kinda torn between Bridgestone turanza serenety plus- Continental ultra contact or Contipremiumcontact 5    and Falken ziex atm. i've pretty much always run bridgies so most likely will go with those, unless i read a great endorsement here 

[sundiz]

I've had premium contact5s almost as long as the FD. Bought 2nd set after first one was worn out. Good tyres, but I can't comment on the noise. FD is so loud compared to GD.