Terrible default Tyres

[MonsterMonster]

So looking at this website everyone mirrors what I've said that the tyres are absolutely terrible with traction, can't wait to get my new ones fitted.

Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus Tire Review & Rating - Tire Reviews, Best Tires

Here’s our latest Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus tire review along with specs, information and pricing from Tire Reviews And More.

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Scroll to bottom of linked website and read the negative reviews. The manufacturer's description sounds okay but it would though.

 

[AdamMGEV]

Scroll to bottom of linked website and read the negative reviews. The manufacturer's description sounds okay but it would though.

That's exactly what I said, terrible tyres

 

[MonsterMonster]

That's exactly what I said, terrible tyres

Yes I know. I was letting everyone else know as it wasn't obvious from the website main review unless you scroll several pages down to the negatives comments.

 

[AdamMGEV]

Yes I know. I was letting everyone else know as it wasn't obvious from the website main review unless you scroll several pages down to the negatives comments.

Oh definitely, reviews mirror what I think of them, get my new ones in a couple of hours, will sell the others on ebay as hardly been used really

 

[sido]

I have driven for over 50 years and managed to avoid accidents, not least because I have been very particular to choose the right tyres for my car. These have been Goodyear, Perrelli or Continental depending on the car I was driving. Tyres are the most important safety aspect of most vehicles and our manufacturer seems to have chosen a tyre for mileage rather than safety or noise levels. It will be interesting to see some statistics over the past 12 months to see if cars with this Bridgestone tyre are more prone than others to be involved in accidents. I wonder if such data exists.

 

[Justin H]

All electric car tyres are designed so that the car manufacturers can get the highest range possible and low cabin noise. They achieve this by putting practically no grip on the tyres. I changed mine to the Pirelli all season SF2's over Christmas and after driving over 300 mile on the cold wet M1 this week I can highly recommend them. They stick to the road like glue with no noticeable difference in efficiency or cabin noise.

 

[MonsterMonster]

My MG5 LR came with Cooper Zeon C7 tyres.

 

[Justin H]

My MG5 LR came with Cooper Zeon C7 tyres.

Tyre reviews rate them better than the Bridgestone ecopia tyres. Looks like MG have made a good move.

 

[MonsterMonster]

Tyre reviews rate them better than the Bridgestone ecopia tyres. Looks like MG have made a good move.

Do you have the Web link for this as I can't find much about the Cooper Zeon C7, just CS7?

 

[Justin H]

Do you have the Web link for this as I can't find much about the Cooper Zeon C7, just CS7?

Apologies. That's was the CS7 review.

 

[MonsterMonster]

Do you have the Web link for this as I can't find much about the Cooper Zeon C7, just CS7?

Just checked on the Cooper UK site and they do not list C7 just CS7. They do C7 in Australia.

Anyhow, they seem quiet enough but then again I wouldn't know any different this being my first ev. It's too early to tell the economy performance but I have had wheel spin when turning at low speed in a damp car park.

 

[Justin H]

Just checked on the Cooper UK site and they do not list C7 just CS7. They do C7 in Australia.

Anyhow, they seem quiet enough but then again I wouldn't know any different this being my first ev. It's too early to tell the economy performance but I have had wheel spin when turning at low speed in a damp car park.

You will find wet grip is not the greatest with 'ev tyres' regardless of the temperature. The Michelin energy ev tyres on our Renault Zoe are just as bad.

 

[MonsterMonster]

This article talks about tyres being marked EV for suitable for EVs.

 

[BillyWhizz]

So after nearly a year of owning the MG5 I'm sick of wheel spinning so changing my hardly worn tyres for some with far better grip. Anyone else changed theirs? I hope it makes a difference.

i dont wheel spin could you just not have a led foot

 

[smokie]

.. I call it a sense of fun

 

[MonsterMonster]

All electric car tyres are designed so that the car manufacturers can get the highest range possible and low cabin noise. They achieve this by putting practically no grip on the tyres. I changed mine to the Pirelli all season SF2's over Christmas and after driving over 300 mile on the cold wet M1 this week I can highly recommend them. They stick to the road like glue with no noticeable difference in efficiency or cabin noise.

Are these the ones?

 

[Justin H]

Are these the ones?

Yes that's them. They came 2nd in tirereviews 2021 all season tyre test. Best for noise and rolling resistance. They even do an 'elect' version if you want to spend an extra £100 per tyre. I haven't found any construction details on the internet stating what the difference is but it can't be worth that price difference.

 

[Scimitargtc]

??? Set off in eco mode???

I'm permanently in eco and kers 3 as soon as I drive off the drive and still wheelspin

 

[RoadUser]

I haven't had wheel spin so far, what am I doing wrong!?

 

[AdamMGEV]

I haven't had wheel spin so far, what am I doing wrong!?

If you floor ot at the traffic lights it must wheel spin unless you live in an extremely hot country and have better tyres on it