Can you recommend summer tires for a Toyota Avensis 1.6 that provide a much softer, more comfortable ride? My current tires, described as “contineltal premium contact 6”, feel very firm. I drive at no more than 120 km/h, including on intercity roads.

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Hello, I would first check the cold tire pressures against Toyota’s recommendations for your vehicle and its load before buying replacements. Excessive pressure can make the ride harsh; however, reducing pressure below the recommended level to soften the ride risks tire damage and failure. When choosing summer replacements, I would look for evidence specifically assessing ride comfort, while retaining good wet braking. The EU label’s noise figure measures sound outside the vehicle, so a lower figure alone does not establish a softer ride. Replacement size and load/speed specifications should follow the vehicle documentation. Please send the full tire size, load and speed indices, and exact model designation from the sidewall, together with your Avensis’s model year. That would provide a sound starting point for a more specific comfort-focused comparison.