Edmunds dealer partner, Bayway Leasing, is now offering transparent lease deals via these forums. Click here to see the latest vehicles!
Options

Sticky When Wet - 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe Long-Term Road Test

Edmunds.comEdmunds.com Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 10,315
edited May 2015 in Jaguar
imageSticky When Wet - 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe Long-Term Road Test

Our long-term 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe has summer tires and a metric ton of power going to the rear wheels. So what's it like to drive in the rain?

Read the full story here


Comments

  • Options
    fordson1fordson1 Unconfirmed Posts: 1,512
    I don't know anyone with any knowledge of the subject who does not know summer tires are better than all-seasons in the wet.
  • Options
    mptlptrmptlptr Member Posts: 17
    Glad you made the point that summer tires are generally better than all season tires in the wet. I've never driven a better wet tire than the summer Goodyear F1 GS-D3 from a decade ago.
  • Options
    fordson1fordson1 Unconfirmed Posts: 1,512
    I had those. They were incredible.
  • Options
    sharpendsharpend Member Posts: 177
    edited May 2015
    Sigh. Anyone who knows anything knows that summer tires excel in both dry AND wet road conditions. Duh.
  • Options
    fordson1fordson1 Unconfirmed Posts: 1,512
    Taking the opportunity to check out the wet performance was a good catch...hard to find a chance to do it in their environment.
Sign In or Register to comment.