What brand of tires does the Fista use?

[LaAbel]

The Fista uses Nexen brand tires, with front and rear tire specifications of 225/45-R17. The 2019 Fista model is available in both China V and China VI versions, featuring a front-wheel drive configuration. It has a length, width, and height of 4660mm, 1790mm, and 1425mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. Standard features of the 2019 Fista include: 1. Safety configurations: Front and side airbags for driver and passenger, seatbelt reminder, rear child seat anchors, tire pressure monitoring, ABS anti-lock braking, brake force distribution, brake assist, traction control, and electronic stability control. 2. Assistance configurations: Rear parking radar, reverse camera, driving mode selection, engine start-stop technology, auto hold, hill start assist, engine immobilizer, central locking, etc.

[RicardoLynn]

When I first picked up the Fista, the salesperson introduced the tires used on this car to me. Different configurations actually use different tires. The mainstream option is the Hankook Ventus series, specifically the model with K117 printed on the tire sidewall. I feel that these tires provide exceptional grip, especially during sharp turns, where they firmly cling to the road. The base models might come with Nexen SU4 or Kumho ECSTA PS71 tires, but the high-end versions definitely come with Hankook high-performance tires. Last year, when my friend was replacing his tires, he specifically checked the manual and found that the 1.6T version comes standard with 215/45 R17 specifications—the low aspect ratio looks really sporty. But honestly, performance tires generally have more noticeable road noise, and you’ll need to turn up the music on the highway to drown out the humming sound.

[DelLola]

Old Wang next door who runs a repair shop works with the Fista every day. He says the car's original tires are pretty much exclusively Hankook. Once when he was checking my tires, he pointed at the tread grooves and said, 'See these four deep channels? They drain water crazy fast in the rain!' Hyundai really puts thought into the tires for their sporty sedans—the K117 model is all about sporty handling. I've seen a few modified cars switch to Michelin PS5s, which are said to shave half a second off lap times on the track, but for daily driving, the original tires are more durable. One time I watched the pit crew change tires on a GT version—the 245-width tires were almost as wide as those on a sports car.

[VanMaggie]

Last month, I accompanied my colleague to a tire shop to replace his tires. His Fista had driven 50,000 kilometers. The mechanic removed the original tires and pointed out, '80% of your car’s original tires are Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 (K117), with a treadwear rating of 360, which is quite durable among performance tires.' With 215 tire width and 17-inch wheels, you need to slow down over speed bumps to avoid bulges. We specifically compared tires in the same price range and felt that the Hankook tires indeed excel in dry grip, though they tend to slip slightly on icy winter roads. The mechanic mentioned that new cars now also come with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 versions, but it costs an extra 8,000 yuan as an optional upgrade.

[RachelMarie]

The tire data of the Fista is quite interesting. The factory-recommended tire pressure sticker is placed below the B-pillar. The Hankook K117 tires feature a Kevlar fiber belt layer, providing exceptionally firm sidewall support during high-speed cornering. However, some owners have reported noticeable tire noise above 80 km/h, suggesting wheel arch soundproofing might help. I remember seeing race cars switch to semi-slick tires during last year's track day, but the original tires are more suitable for daily commuting. It's worth noting that the rear tires wear faster than the front ones, so a cross rotation every 20,000 km is recommended.