What tires are good for the 2018 Sagitar?
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For the 2018 Sagitar, Michelin Primacy 3-ST Hao Yue, Goodyear, and Continental tires are recommended. Below is an introduction to these tire options: 1. The Michelin Primacy 3-ST Hao Yue is a high-end comfort-pattern tire. It features a comfortable ride and low road noise. It is suitable for owners who are particularly concerned about the tire's dry and wet braking performance and want to maintain excellent comfort while also considering some handling. 2. Goodyear: Good quality, well-known brand, and widely available. Goodyear tires are durable and sturdy but not as comfortable or quiet, with higher noise levels. The price is lower than Michelin. They have a high safety coefficient but sacrifice comfort and quietness. 3. Continental tires perform similarly to Michelin tires, with a mid-range price. They have weaker sportiness and wear resistance but offer good comfort and quietness.
I also drive a 2018 Sagitar, so I have experience with tire replacement. The original factory tires on this car are quite hard, and after 60,000 kilometers, the tire noise became very loud. Later, I switched to a set of domestic Chaoyang 1 tires. The main reason was the cost-performance ratio—each tire only cost a little over 500 yuan, with a wear resistance index of 420. After three years, the tread hasn’t worn much. The tire noise is much lower than the factory tires, and the grip in rainy conditions is solid without slipping, making them suitable for city commuting. I mainly use them for daily commutes and occasionally on highways, and they’ve been worry-free. Remember to check the 3T index on the tires—choose wear resistance grade A or higher. Given the Sagitar’s stiff suspension, I recommend opting for quiet tires. Domestic tires now match the quality of big brands.
For my Sagitar's tire replacement, comfort was the top priority, so I chose the Michelin Primacy 4. The car's original suspension is quite stiff, and going over speed bumps used to give me a headache. The Primacy 4's rubber compound is softer, and the shoulder tread design is excellent, making highway driving much quieter. The key improvement is the significantly shorter braking distance on wet roads, which boosts safety. Now, when I take my kids out, they can sleep soundly in the back seat. The price is a bit high, but they should last for five years without issues. Make sure to check the wheel balance during tire replacement to avoid vibrations. German cars have stable chassis, and pairing them with comfort tires makes driving feel like a whole new experience.
After replacing all four tires with Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 on the Sagitar, the handling improved tremendously. These tires have track genes, with particularly deep tread grooves that prevent hydroplaning in wet conditions. The lateral support during cornering is stable, eliminating the previous understeer sensation. The downside is slightly increased tire noise, but it doesn't affect the driving pleasure. Confidence skyrockets when tackling mountain roads and sharp corners. After one year and 20,000 kilometers, the tread wear is only at 10%. For performance tires, it's crucial to regularly check tire pressure, maintaining 2.5 bar is ideal. Volkswagen cars inherently have excellent handling foundations, making them a perfect match with sport tires.
