Can't say much as only covered around 100km after install. But initial impression on dry grip is at least at par with S1N2 or better. Like K435 (Kinergy Eco 2) I have on another car, noise signature is moved to lower frequency and it appears to be as silent as S1N2.

As per my ori review above, nothing to add or change as of now after 20+k km of driving. I think it is a S1N2 with different thread pattern. Better aquaplaning resistance than S1N2 and V2C2. Threadwear also is same as S1N2, I think this VP3 can last at least 70-80k km on moderate driving style. Can't and not fair to compare with UHP as price difference is too big.

wrong info bro...

s1n2 has better wet traction (AA) than vp3 (A)... i don't remember the EU label rating but it is also better...

i'm using s1n2 on my 1.7 tonne bmw... sometimes i attack corner until screeching... no problem at all

s1n2 is under the "s1 uhp family"... evo2 is summer tire, noble2 is all season... obviously for all season got some compromises... steering feel and handling vp3 should be better than s1n2

imho... vp3 is just an upgraded kinergy eco2 touring tire...the pattern is almost similar with minor changes only...

Just rotated 10k km , before tht mileage already wheel spinning when wet especially on slight slopes ;P
Hankook really susah to replace legendary V12

thanks for the disclosure...best stick with technical data/discussions then, else there is potential bias

its only your opinion soft sidewalls not suitable for heavy vehicle, correct?...otherwise it will imply the standard load and speed index is wrong and cannot be used

all tyres if hit jackpot hole hard enough will damage tyre, my friend had a blowout and cracked his rims too just driving proton normal tyre, i was passenger... i agree in general soft sidewall is potentially more prone to this kind of damage, but not knowing how the carcass is designed this is more human feeling than facts...anyways designers need to make sure tyre survives "normal" potholes, we users just need to be lucky

vp3 have utqg, wet traction A, vs s1n2 AA... no need to dispute which one lousier, as you are in the industry you should be able to find the utqg easily too. vp3 harder sidewall will give better steering feel/response/cornering which I have said...

if you go by price, s1n2 commands a premium over vp3... which typically imply it as a better tyre. however beauty in eye of beholder lah... so what is a good tyre for me...not necessarily good for you...

Slight correction, UHP is not necessarily size 17 above. Got many UHP models in smaller sizes than 17 like V12E2, PS3/4, RE003/4, F1S, etc.

i think you're mistaken in a few areas...

the tyre doesn't care about conti or jap, new steel or old... it just care about the weight sitting on it, let say 400kg per wheel, and for this a load/speed index of 95w and 35 psi inflation for normal driving... this will be the manufacturer's specification plastered on the car

hard or soft sidewall doesn't matter, because technically a 95w tyre will be able to support the 1600kg weight of the car...the index also specify different tyre inflation if you have extra weight, say 500kg per tyre, this changes the contact patch's geometry and pressure point to sub-optimal with the extra weight, and in order to compensate this you need to inflate a few psi more... the specification also says if you drive very very fast, you need to inflate more, this is also to compensate for the dynamic forces, because when you corner hard, the 400kg static load is now more like 500kg dynamic load... these are the engineering, to keep you safe on the road

hard or soft sidewall determines ride comfort and handling (steering feel/cornering roll)... so, a heavy bmw even with very soft sidewall is very well suited to uncle style of driving... that is why manufactures have uhp/high performance 95w and touring/comfort 95w to help people select... these are the characteristics, to match personal preferences, performance expectations and driving styles

obviously, if you put soft sidewall tyre and drive like a mad hatter around corners, you gonna have more body roll and feeling of unsafe handling... this is where all the generalization of soft sidewall unsuitability, and higher inflation without understanding the dynamics comes from

i had ne03 on my small and light suzuki swift and driven it mad around corners and boy does it roll but i like the fun... whereas s1n2 doesn't roll much at all on my heavy conti because there's only about 3.5" height of rubber... with a little bit more knowledge and experience, someone can mix and match without problems...

Can try Toyo CR1. This tyre getting rave reviews among youtuber reviewers.

Used Cr1 for 1 month, only nothing but praises for that tyre. So quiet, and yet the grip is so good for an eco tyre. I would think dry/wet grip is better than primacy 4 or even pilot sport 4 I used before. I don't know how they do it, but I was surprised also.

The ps4 ride very harsh, even on a E class, can feel that the ride is very noisy and vibrates a lot. Maybe E class NVH not good enough?
Primacy 4 is similar to XM2, rides well but not too quiet also. Tested on X1 for ps4 and X70 for primacy suv+.