Tyres for a Focus with a soft ride
I will need to replace all 4 tyres on my 55 Ford Focus Ghia 2.0 soon.
At present it has Michelin Primacy on 16" wheels.
My wife has spinal problems so I'm looking for a tyre to give a softish ride. Price is not an issue if they have reasonable life.
At present it has Michelin Primacy on 16" wheels.
My wife has spinal problems so I'm looking for a tyre to give a softish ride. Price is not an issue if they have reasonable life.
Asked on 18 August 2012 by barshe
Answered by
Honest John
Switch to 15" wheels with 195/65 R15 Michelin Energy Saver + tyres.
Our honest used car pricing is a little bit different to all the others. You can get to our values through make or model - you don’t have to follow a prescribed route. Plus, it’s live, which means we can react to changes in the market quicker than any printed price guide.
Honest Used Car Prices
From which small car to buy at which price point to the best UK-built cars, our Top 10s have the lot. Click now for your shortlist.
Unsure of what to buy? Our Top 10s are here to help you....Similar questions
Am about to order a new Audi A6 2.0 TDI Auto on contract hire. Really prefer the look of the S Line to the SE, and it is only an extra £8 per month. I note that you ran an A6 S Line as a long term test....
A few months ago, in your Daily Telegraph column, you were very complimentary about the comfortable ride in the Honda CRV. You also advised the wheel/tyre combination which was helped make that comfort.
Can...
Currently I am driving a 2007 Ford Focus with Continental Sport Contact 2 205/50 R17 93W tyres. Can you please recommend an alternative tyre that would give a softer ride?
Related models
Superb blend of keen handling and ride comfort. Seats five in comfort. five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating.
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
