Tires Review

We value green credentials a lot but value safety even more, which brings us to the Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus, one of the most popular green all-season tires for crossovers, SUVs, and minivans. This model will undoubtedly make your vehicle more efficient (higher MPGs) and more eco-friendly.

However, the main question is – Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire: is it safe? To answer that, we prepared a detailed Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus review, where we covered every aspect of the tire. Particularly, we focused on things that interest regular drivers mostly, such as grip and traction in dry and wet conditions, comfort, and durability. Since there is a lot to cover, let’s dig into the matter immediately.

The Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus might be expensive, but you get what you pay for here. Specifically, this is one of the safest and most comfortable grand-touring all-season tires, which is enough to put it among the leaders.

However, this tire also packs a low-rolling-resistance technology and a super-durable tread compound, meaning it will save you a few bucks in the long run. Accordingly, after reading our Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus review, you should definitely put it on your shortlist when shopping for the next set of all-season tires.

Bridgestone has perhaps the most comprehensive portfolio of run-flat tires, with options ranging from touring to performance models. However, until now, most of the run-flat tires it offered were aimed as a replacement for the OEM run-flats.

With the Bridgestone DriveGuard, that changes – you can put a set of these tires on virtually any vehicle. But should you really do that? To answer that question, we’ll cover everything there is to know about the tire in our Bridgestone DriveGuard review, but also have a talk about run-flats. Let’s dig in!

Cooper is a US-based tire company that has been around for almost a century. During that time, it produced tons of tire models for all kinds of cars. With the wide range of available options, getting the right set of tires for your ride can be a struggle.

Among the many tire models in Cooper’s lineup, the one I’ll be talking about today are the Zeon RS3-G1. They are all-season tires designed for most cars or minivans. With that said, as it’s advertised as an ultra-high-performance tire, you should probably look at it if you own a sportier car with better performance than your regular hatchback.

In other words, Cooper managed to design and develop a tire capable of excellent performance in multiple weather conditions. Keep in mind that this is not an all-weather tire, so you can forget about the best snow performance.

Despite that, today, I’ll be reviewing a set of the Cooper Zeon RS3-G1. I had the chance to test them in various conditions, and I’ll outline my opinion on them in various conditions.

The tire market is flooded with tons of options, with a wide range of choices at different price ranges. In the huge pool of options, you have the tire manufacturer Cooper. There are multiple models that you can get from here, and the one I’ll be talking about today is the Discoverer M+S.

This is a winter tire with some decent performance in the cold, but with a slight twist. M+S tires are generally rated for good performance on mud and snow. Unlike other types of tires, these are designed to provide the best possible performance in mud and snow and below average in other aspects.

Despite that, it is my job to review them, and that’s what I’ll be doing today. I had the chance to play around with them for a while in numerous conditions to see if I should recommend them or not.
Before you get to read my opinion, let’s see what features Cooper decides to advertise for the Discoverer M+S.

There are so many tire dealers today that trying to differentiate becomes difficult. Each one of them offers similar prices and only differs in the quality of the service and/or special promotions. Other than that, every tire dealer offers a similar experience. However, some try to differentiate by launching dealer-exclusive tires, like Cooper and Pepboys Auto did with the Cooper Adventurer Tour.

This is not something new – almost every dealer has partnered with tire makers for exclusive designs. Most of the time, these designs aren’t worth it. For instance, the Goodyear Viva 3, made exclusively for Walmart, doesn’t provide the quality you’d expect from the brand. So, is Pepboy’s Cooper-ation (pun intended) any different?

Cooper Tires has already spoiled us with excellent designs, especially in the touring and grand-touring categories. The CS5 Ultra Touring, for instance, is one of my favorite grand-touring all-season tires. It’s cheap, yet it offers excellent performance overall. So, how does the Cooper Adventurer Tour compare to its close relative? Let’s find out with the Cooper Adventurer Tour review.

The Michelin LTX M/S2 is a very accomplished highway all-season tire, and since it’s an older model, you can find it at discounted prices. It’s comfortable, durable, safe, and good for towing, which is everything you’d ever need in a truck/SUV tire.

However, its successor, the Defender LTX, is better in almost every area, especially traction on wet and snowy surfaces. Hence, if you want the absolute best highway all-season tire right now, you should go with it.

Overall, though, the LTX M/S2 is still competitive and definitely deserves to be installed on your wheels, provided you find a suitable size since Michelin doesn’t produce the tire anymore.

If you are after the best Open Country model from Toyo, then you should be looking at the Toyo Open Country A/T III. They are the latest version and have some improvement over the second generation.

On the other hand, if you are looking for a cheaper all-terrain tire with great performance in multiple conditions, then the A/T II is the perfect one for you.

These kinds of tires are designed to provide excellent balance in all conditions while being able to perform decently. As they are all-terrain tires, you can also take them off-roading. For that, of course, you’ll need to have a vehicle capable of that, like a truck or SUV.

If you are interested in the Toyo Open Country A/T II, you’re in luck. I managed to get my hands on them and test them out. My Toyo Open Country A/T II review will include several sections where I’ll be talking about their performance in various conditions. In the end, I will give my opinion if you should buy them or not.

Regardless, the single most important thing on a performance car is the tires. You can have the quickest car in the world, but won’t be able to extract the maximum if you don’t have the best tires. See, the tires put the power to the ground, meaning they are crucial for quick acceleration. They also provide you with grip in the corners, another important thing for enjoying performance cars. Finally, they are vital for braking, even more so than new brake pads.

If you want to maximize all those things, you’ll need ultra-high-performance summer tires. These tires are designed to provide higher levels of grip and traction, shorter braking distances, and better high-speed stability. Recently, manufacturers also focus on delivering an excellent steering feel, which is very important for enjoying any performance car.

One such tire is the BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2. It’s a very popular option among sports car owners, especially in the US. However, that’s mostly due to its age – the Comp-2 is almost nine years on the market. Hence, in our BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 review, we’ll focus on every aspect of the tire we deem important for its buyers. Let’s dig in!

The BFGoodrich G-Force Comp-2 A/S is a fine ultra-high-performance tire in isolation. It provides you with a good steering feel, high grip levels, and excellent stability. Besides, it works in rainy and snowy conditions and should last you for a few seasons.

However, it’s a pretty old model by now, and newer alternatives are better in almost every way. For instance, the successor, which bears “Plus” in the name, is better in every aspect, especially on wet and snow-covered roads. More importantly, it does all that without costing much more.

Hence, we only recommend purchasing these tires if you really come across a great deal. Otherwise, go for the latest BFGoodrich G-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus model or some of its premium competitors, like the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS, Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, or the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus.