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[Thingymabob]

you live in sweden .. its a cold climate.. and probably hot days are limited.. so I would definitely go for an all season tire even in summer.. kumho and hankook good in dry but not that successful in cold and wet  .. and nexen not better than them..

Well, I don't live that far up, actually I am in the very south of Sweden. Think Denmark instead, thats how far north i am
(as a matter of fact, I do believe it rains more in England, )

Regarding the wet grip, check this test, Hankook Ventus Prime 2 got top results in the wet (and dry) and actually won the entire test
http://www.laneks.lv/en/tests/read/AR-2012-summer-2.html

[aaronjb]

Last time I was in Sweden in summer it was 30C and brilliant sunshine the entire time.. (and that was Stockholm) gorgeous climate up there!

[cem_devecioglu]

you live in sweden .. its a cold climate.. and probably hot days are limited.. so I would definitely go for an all season tire even in summer.. kumho and hankook good in dry but not that successful in cold and wet  .. and nexen not better than them..

Well, I don't live that far up, actually I am in the very south of Sweden. Think Denmark instead, thats how far north i am
(as a matter of fact, I do believe it rains more in England, )

Regarding the wet grip, check this test, Hankook Ventus Prime 2 got top results in the wet (and dry) and actually won the entire test
http://www.laneks.lv/en/tests/read/AR-2012-summer-2.html

Hankook generally have good results.. But these are with fresh tires.. I have witnessed that they harden quicker than some expensive brands.. and also those varying test results about tires remind me an interesting point.. at what temperature they test the tires..most of those tests dont give any info about that

[Thingymabob]

It looks like the Nexen N8000 is the sweet spot for me, a Korean tyre (should not be referred to as a "cheap China tyre" ) at a very low price with good test results both in dry and wet road conditions. On the down side is fast wear and increased fuel consumption which is no problem for me since I only drive 3000-4000 miles a year (of which 2/3 on summer tires and 1/3 of winter tires). Will take a while to wear down the tyres with such a low mileage ...

ADAC test results 2012: http://www.gumitebg.com/adactestssummertires2012-205/55_Nexen_N8000

Can be purchased from www.fipio-reifen.com in size 225/55 R16 at a total cost of EUR 77.20x4=308.80 (~248 pounds),
including freight costs to Sweden (slightly cheaper with delivery to the UK; EUR 305.04/~245 pounds).
http://www.fipio-reifen.com/reifen_nexen_profile_n_8000_details_225835.html

[cem_devecioglu]

It looks like the Nexen N8000 is the sweet spot for me, a Korean tyre (should not be referred to as a "cheap China tyre" ) at a very low price with good test results both in dry and wet road conditions. On the down side is fast wear and increased fuel consumption which is no problem for me since I only drive 3000-4000 miles a year (of which 2/3 on summer tires and 1/3 of winter tires). Will take a while to wear down the tyres with such a low mileage ...

ADAC test results 2012: http://www.gumitebg.com/adactestssummertires2012-205/55_Nexen_N8000

Can be purchased from www.fipio-reifen.com in size 225/55 R16 at a total cost of EUR 77.20x4=308.80 (~248 pounds),
including freight costs to Sweden (slightly cheaper with delivery to the UK; EUR 305.04/~245 pounds).
http://www.fipio-reifen.com/reifen_nexen_profile_n_8000_details_225835.html

obviously korean tires different than cheaper china brands..
 
ther reason I recommend all season tires was they will keep their softness when the temperatures starts to drop..
and I'm not sure those tests will keep their validity for a wide temperature range..
 
I have used korean tires in the past..  at that time , their compounds were designed for long life instead of short (Hankooks) but sacrificing grip in cold weathers ( it was 1-2 mm less than original thread depth after 5 years and 40K kms - ps: I have 2 cars) ..  now they may have changed the design.. but from experience I know  good quality rubber is always expensive which may hardly change.. there are tricks for factories to cheat in tests, but no one can cheat in cold weather   be it in autumn or winter or any other time..

[Thingymabob]

It looks like the Nexen N8000 is the sweet spot for me, a Korean tyre (should not be referred to as a "cheap China tyre" ) at a very low price with good test results both in dry and wet road conditions. On the down side is fast wear and increased fuel consumption which is no problem for me since I only drive 3000-4000 miles a year (of which 2/3 on summer tires and 1/3 of winter tires). Will take a while to wear down the tyres with such a low mileage ...

ADAC test results 2012: http://www.gumitebg.com/adactestssummertires2012-205/55_Nexen_N8000

Can be purchased from www.fipio-reifen.com in size 225/55 R16 at a total cost of EUR 77.20x4=308.80 (~248 pounds),
including freight costs to Sweden (slightly cheaper with delivery to the UK; EUR 305.04/~245 pounds).
http://www.fipio-reifen.com/reifen_nexen_profile_n_8000_details_225835.html

obviously korean tires different than cheaper china brands..
 
ther reason I recommend all season tires was they will keep their softness when the temperatures starts to drop..
and I'm not sure those tests will keep their validity for a wide temperature range..
 
I have used korean tires in the past..  at that time , their compounds were designed for long life instead of short (Hankooks) but sacrificing grip in cold weathers ( it was 1-2 mm less than original thread depth after 5 years and 40K kms - ps: I have 2 cars) ..  now they may have changed the design.. but from experience I know  good quality rubber is always expensive which may hardly change.. there are tricks for factories to cheat in tests, but no one can cheat in cold weather   be it in autumn or winter or any other time..

You have a point there but as I donīt intend to use these tyres during the winter, they will rarely be exposed to particularly low temperatures.
In Sweden it is aloud to use winter tyres between October 1st and April 15th (mandatory between December 1st and March 31st) which gives you plenty of room to put on the "winter boots" in appropriate time.(A general recommendation is to put on the winter tyres when the temperature is getting below +5C.)