175/65 R14 Tires
The following tires have been reviewed in 175/65 R14.
| Tire Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semperit Comfort Life 2 (2) | 90% | 100% | 95% | 90% | 95% | 95% |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 (26) | 92% | 95% | 93% | 95% | 93% | 91% |
| Vredestein Icetrac (2) | 90% | 95% | 95% | 85% | 100% | 90% |
| Vredestein T Trac 2 (5) | 96% | 93% | 96% | 90% | 93% | 86% |
| GT Radial WinterPro2 (5) | 78% | 86% | 100% | 93% | 90% | 92% |
| Dunlop Winter Response 2 (10) | 86% | 90% | 92% | 82% | 87% | 93% |
| Michelin Alpin A4 (53) | 88% | 95% | 91% | 88% | 94% | 93% |
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 (7) | 90% | 90% | 87% | 87% | 78% | 93% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 800 (12) | 88% | 93% | 86% | 88% | 88% | 89% |
| Nokian iLine (16) | 94% | 90% | 86% | 77% | 86% | 94% |
| Nokian WR D3 (42) | 91% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 85% | 87% |
| Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun (49) | 89% | 90% | 84% | 87% | 83% | 84% |
| Jinyu YH11 (3) | 90% | 77% | 87% | 80% | 83% | 93% |
| Linglong Green Max All Season (4) | 88% | 75% | 85% | 88% | 93% | 88% |
| Point S Summer Star Sport 3 (2) | 90% | 80% | 75% | 85% | 95% | 85% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 8 (58) | 88% | 92% | 86% | 82% | 86% | 87% |
| Kleber Quadraxer (42) | 81% | 87% | 79% | 71% | 89% | 87% |
| Falken Eurowinter HS01 (21) | 89% | 90% | 87% | 77% | 88% | 81% |
| Pirelli P Zero Winter (6) | 77% | 87% | 90% | 73% | 90% | 85% |
| GT Radial FE1 City (4) | 95% | 85% | 83% | 75% | 93% | 90% |
| Barum Polaris 3 (18) | 82% | 88% | 83% | 80% | 87% | 86% |
| Falken Sincera SN110 Ecorun (9) | 86% | 85% | 81% | 88% | 73% | 88% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (39) | 82% | 89% | 81% | 83% | 84% | 90% |
| Kleber Dynaxer HP4 (19) | 92% | 86% | 83% | 74% | 84% | 88% |
| Toyo Proxes CF2 (103) | 88% | 83% | 82% | 83% | 84% | 86% |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 3 (34) | 84% | 91% | 82% | 76% | 83% | 86% |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 (46) | 84% | 91% | 79% | 81% | 88% | 85% |
| Sonar PF2 (3) | 90% | 83% | 87% | 87% | 75% | 80% |
| BFGoodrich gForce Winter (20) | 85% | 81% | 77% | 78% | 83% | 84% |
| BFGoodrich gGrip (47) | 89% | 79% | 80% | 80% | 86% | 85% |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 (6) | 85% | 87% | 90% | 80% | 80% | 85% |
| Hankook Optimo 4S (32) | 86% | 86% | 79% | 78% | 78% | 88% |
| Kumho IZen KW23 (10) | 83% | 83% | 78% | 76% | 86% | 85% |
| Nokian WR (8) | 76% | 91% | 79% | 76% | 88% | 79% |
| Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 (4) | 85% | 70% | 85% | 80% | 80% | 93% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 (18) | 88% | 93% | 73% | 82% | 85% | 86% |
| Uniroyal RainExpert (132) | 85% | 91% | 81% | 76% | 75% | 86% |
| Tigar Hitris (9) | 88% | 90% | 78% | 83% | 73% | 76% |
| Barum Quartaris 5 (7) | 84% | 81% | 83% | 81% | 91% | 90% |
| Michelin CrossClimate Plus (114) | 87% | 85% | 82% | 73% | 87% | 86% |
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 (12) | 90% | 81% | 85% | 84% | 81% | 67% |
| Nokian WRG2 (72) | 85% | 87% | 83% | 80% | 83% | 85% |
| Dunlop Sport All Season (7) | 87% | 87% | 83% | 83% | 82% | 80% |
| Marshal i Zen MW15 (3) | 87% | 83% | 77% | 80% | 77% | 90% |
| Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 (32) | 89% | 80% | 78% | 81% | 79% | 83% |
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season (23) | 78% | 82% | 75% | 78% | 78% | 84% |
| Dunlop StreetResponse 2 (22) | 87% | 83% | 84% | 84% | 71% | 80% |
| Lassa Greenways (17) | 84% | 79% | 81% | 78% | 86% | 80% |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons (62) | 84% | 83% | 82% | 82% | 85% | 82% |
| Hankook Winter i cept RS2 (46) | 85% | 85% | 76% | 80% | 86% | 76% |
| Michelin Energy Saver Plus (64) | 84% | 71% | 78% | 76% | 91% | 83% |
| Hankook Winter I cept RS3 (17) | 87% | 87% | 76% | 81% | 81% | 66% |
| Michelin CrossClimate (147) | 88% | 85% | 82% | 80% | 84% | 88% |
| Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 (47) | 83% | 78% | 80% | 81% | 76% | 86% |
| Petlas Snow Master W601 (7) | 79% | 69% | 79% | 86% | 80% | 80% |
| Nokian WetProof (22) | 87% | 89% | 76% | 83% | 65% | 81% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 (14) | 72% | 74% | 71% | 70% | 63% | 88% |
| Dunlop SP Touring R1 (21) | 84% | 78% | 75% | 81% | 83% | 78% |
| Uniroyal RainExpert 3 (36) | 83% | 93% | 78% | 75% | 66% | 81% |
| Nokian WR D4 (71) | 81% | 82% | 79% | 79% | 67% | 83% |
| Nexen N Blue HD Plus (70) | 83% | 79% | 77% | 75% | 76% | 84% |
| BFGoodrich Advantage (12) | 77% | 79% | 76% | 73% | 83% | 88% |
| Vredestein Quatrac 3 (48) | 81% | 86% | 78% | 75% | 76% | 76% |
| Sava Eskimo S3 Plus (29) | 76% | 75% | 71% | 73% | 78% | 83% |
| Vredestein Quatrac 2 (6) | 83% | 82% | 78% | 57% | 84% | 87% |
| Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 (45) | 79% | 85% | 73% | 73% | 85% | 83% |
| Giti GitiComfort (6) | 87% | 80% | 77% | 80% | 82% | 82% |
| Firestone Multihawk (16) | 86% | 76% | 79% | 79% | 80% | 71% |
| Cooper CS2 (11) | 81% | 68% | 81% | 79% | 82% | 84% |
| Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde (46) | 83% | 74% | 78% | 73% | 83% | 79% |
| Toyo Proxes CF1 (45) | 85% | 80% | 80% | 76% | 68% | 80% |
| Ovation VI 782 AS (1) | 90% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 90% |
| Cooper WM SA2 (6) | 80% | 77% | 77% | 72% | 80% | 73% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 (8) | 75% | 79% | 76% | 76% | 87% | 75% |
| Pirelli CINTURATO P1 (32) | 81% | 74% | 77% | 73% | 80% | 84% |
| General Altimax Comfort (7) | 85% | 83% | 80% | 80% | 60% | 85% |
| Toyo 350 (6) | 78% | 65% | 75% | 73% | 87% | 78% |
| Toyo NanoEnergy 3 (39) | 83% | 67% | 74% | 76% | 82% | 83% |
| Toyo Celsius (15) | 82% | 74% | 69% | 64% | 80% | 80% |
| Nokian WeatherProof (31) | 80% | 84% | 79% | 79% | 74% | 87% |
| Tigar Winter 1 (11) | 74% | 75% | 77% | 71% | 81% | 82% |
| Nexen N Blue ECO (34) | 83% | 78% | 77% | 77% | 69% | 74% |
| Gislaved Euro Frost 6 (8) | 89% | 77% | 66% | 87% | 83% | 79% |
| Bridgestone A001 (47) | 91% | 92% | 89% | 80% | 84% | 83% |
| Michelin Energy Saver (136) | 83% | 71% | 74% | 71% | 85% | 80% |
| Continental Eco Contact EP (8) | 80% | 73% | 61% | 64% | 85% | 84% |
| Michelin Energy XM2 (53) | 80% | 74% | 73% | 74% | 86% | 72% |
| Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco (49) | 83% | 77% | 77% | 74% | 72% | 77% |
| Sava Eskimo S3 (34) | 74% | 65% | 68% | 70% | 75% | 71% |
| Continental ComfortContact CC6 (51) | 79% | 67% | 71% | 71% | 78% | 89% |
| Continental Premium Contact 5 (117) | 87% | 83% | 76% | 77% | 58% | 78% |
| Hankook Kinergy 4S (12) | 80% | 74% | 72% | 65% | 69% | 75% |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact (26) | 85% | 58% | 78% | 80% | 82% | 83% |
| Matador MP 16 Stella 2 (10) | 83% | 65% | 75% | 70% | 83% | 77% |
| Michelin Energy E3A (10) | 84% | 60% | 74% | 74% | 86% | 77% |
| Durun A2000 (3) | 77% | 67% | 77% | 70% | 77% | 70% |
| Sailun Atrezzo Eco (5) | 68% | 53% | 78% | 75% | 87% | 85% |
| Continental Eco Contact CP (3) | 90% | 70% | 73% | 70% | 77% | 73% |
| Continental Eco Contact 3 (54) | 80% | 78% | 73% | 68% | 74% | 78% |
| Goodyear DuraGrip (17) | 81% | 72% | 69% | 70% | 76% | 75% |
| Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 (28) | 80% | 66% | 74% | 76% | 73% | 79% |
| Kumho Ecowing ES31 (19) | 80% | 67% | 74% | 61% | 76% | 78% |
| Nankang SV2 (30) | 83% | 77% | 74% | 74% | 83% | 74% |
| Goodride SW601 (7) | 76% | 71% | 66% | 63% | 79% | 79% |
| Nexen SB652 (6) | 72% | 60% | 67% | 67% | 78% | 88% |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 (149) | 82% | 79% | 73% | 73% | 65% | 73% |
| Giti GitiSynergyH2 (15) | 77% | 83% | 62% | 64% | 83% | 68% |
| Bridgestone B 391 (4) | 80% | 70% | 70% | 75% | 85% | 65% |
| Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason (7) | 73% | 84% | 67% | 73% | 77% | 81% |
| Continental Premium Contact 2 (198) | 84% | 77% | 75% | 73% | 62% | 73% |
| Marangoni 4 Winter (5) | 64% | 80% | 70% | 68% | 80% | 64% |
| Kumho Solus KH15 (24) | 76% | 69% | 71% | 60% | 75% | 80% |
| Zeetex HP103 (4) | 83% | 65% | 70% | 63% | 87% | 75% |
| Kleber DYNAXER HP2 (14) | 80% | 70% | 74% | 67% | 71% | 74% |
| Westlake Radial RP18 (25) | 80% | 70% | 72% | 73% | 75% | 67% |
| Achilles Platinum (7) | 87% | 77% | 64% | 70% | 71% | 64% |
| Barum Brillantis 2 (31) | 77% | 60% | 68% | 67% | 78% | 77% |
| Maxxis MA P1 (20) | 80% | 66% | 72% | 64% | 76% | 71% |
| Yokohama BluEarth AE01 (22) | 79% | 73% | 76% | 68% | 59% | 75% |
| Linglong Green Max (38) | 78% | 70% | 67% | 70% | 67% | 73% |
| Avon ZT5 (29) | 81% | 67% | 73% | 65% | 73% | 74% |
| Yokohama A Drive (28) | 77% | 64% | 70% | 69% | 79% | 70% |
| Debica Frigo 2 (23) | 68% | 61% | 65% | 63% | 84% | 69% |
| Nokian i3 (6) | 72% | 68% | 82% | 68% | 65% | 77% |
| Lassa Snoways 3 (9) | 74% | 73% | 64% | 72% | 77% | 70% |
| Sava Effecta Plus (3) | 80% | 65% | 60% | 60% | 75% | 87% |
| Fulda EcoControl (23) | 80% | 67% | 66% | 69% | 69% | 72% |
| Continental Eco Contact 5 (89) | 80% | 68% | 68% | 68% | 74% | 68% |
| Hankook OPTIMO K715 (6) | 77% | 68% | 68% | 58% | 58% | 82% |
| Michelin Energy (42) | 71% | 65% | 59% | 61% | 84% | 76% |
| Dunlop SP Sport 01 (124) | 78% | 67% | 71% | 69% | 69% | 65% |
| Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 (16) | 80% | 68% | 60% | 68% | 70% | 66% |
| Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus (13) | 75% | 68% | 57% | 68% | 95% | 66% |
| Tigar Sigura (10) | 77% | 73% | 72% | 64% | 61% | 67% |
| Avon ZT7 (12) | 79% | 74% | 69% | 66% | 63% | 73% |
| Kormoran Impulser B2 (7) | 70% | 57% | 61% | 60% | 84% | 79% |
| Jinyu YW51 (17) | 70% | 67% | 63% | 58% | 71% | 70% |
| Avon CR322 (5) | 74% | 60% | 68% | 64% | 70% | 74% |
| Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 (64) | 76% | 69% | 68% | 67% | 64% | 68% |
| Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive (5) | 68% | 63% | 45% | 75% | 80% | 78% |
| Kumho (1) | 70% | 70% | 60% | 70% | 100% | 30% |
| Davanti Wintoura (6) | 65% | 78% | 65% | 63% | 20% | 60% |
| GT Radial Champiro ECO (12) | 73% | 60% | 61% | 66% | 64% | 64% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE040 (47) | 79% | 58% | 74% | 70% | 65% | 57% |
| Dunlop Graspic DS2 (7) | 59% | 53% | 53% | 60% | 86% | 83% |
| Viking FourTech (4) | 65% | 70% | 63% | 58% | 85% | 65% |
| Laufenn I Fit Ice (8) | 75% | 61% | 69% | 58% | 50% | 70% |
| Formula Formula Energy (5) | 78% | 56% | 60% | 56% | 80% | 66% |
| Debica Passio 2 (4) | 78% | 73% | 63% | 60% | 68% | 65% |
| Firestone F590 (7) | 69% | 59% | 63% | 56% | 71% | 83% |
| MRF ZVTV (10) | 76% | 71% | 60% | 61% | 78% | 49% |
| Pirelli P3000 (17) | 74% | 57% | 66% | 58% | 65% | 67% |
| Bridgestone B250 (48) | 66% | 55% | 61% | 62% | 70% | 64% |
| Toyo NanoEnergy 2 (5) | 68% | 44% | 66% | 60% | 68% | 64% |
| Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 (8) | 69% | 60% | 63% | 53% | 64% | 63% |
| Marangoni Mythos (29) | 69% | 55% | 58% | 60% | 62% | 58% |
| Continental EcoContact 6 (116) | 74% | 57% | 60% | 61% | 54% | 69% |
| Maxtrek TREK M900 (3) | 63% | 65% | 50% | 33% | 95% | 60% |
| Pirelli CINTURATO P4 (6) | 80% | 64% | 47% | 50% | 68% | 60% |
| Petlas Elegant PT311 (8) | 69% | 41% | 60% | 60% | 80% | 59% |
| Viking CityTech II (12) | 69% | 44% | 59% | 51% | 77% | 71% |
| Goodyear GT2 (12) | 80% | 67% | 71% | 63% | 83% | 67% |
| Goodyear GT3 (20) | 71% | 61% | 64% | 61% | 64% | 56% |
| RoadX RXMOTION H11 (7) | 74% | 50% | 64% | 54% | 60% | 59% |
| Nankang XR611 (21) | 64% | 41% | 55% | 54% | 69% | 59% |
| Wanli S1015 (7) | 70% | 44% | 58% | 56% | 72% | 54% |
| Linglong Green Max EcoTouring (6) | 72% | 43% | 62% | 50% | 68% | 50% |
| Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 (75) | 69% | 39% | 56% | 52% | 67% | 61% |
| Dunlop SP Sport 30 (4) | 75% | 58% | 58% | 53% | 53% | 40% |
| Bridgestone Supercat (21) | 63% | 37% | 48% | 52% | 70% | 65% |
| Sava PERFECTA (20) | 69% | 41% | 55% | 56% | 56% | 57% |
| BFGoodrich Advantage TA (3) | 80% | 67% | 57% | 57% | 75% | 50% |
| Hifly HF201 (35) | 57% | 43% | 50% | 44% | 46% | 56% |
| Marshal KR11 (3) | 50% | 27% | 33% | 53% | 70% | 57% |
| Infinity INF 030 (7) | 59% | 36% | 47% | 50% | 57% | 44% |
| Autogrip F101 (15) | 61% | 42% | 43% | 34% | 54% | 49% |
| Silverstone M5 Synergy (16) | 58% | 30% | 46% | 45% | 65% | 37% |
| Silverstone M3 Synergy (11) | 61% | 23% | 43% | 40% | 53% | 48% |
| Goodride H600 (2) | 35% | 40% | 30% | 30% | 55% | 50% |
| Event MJ683 (4) | 50% | 35% | 45% | 45% | 23% | 45% |
| Linglong L688 (29) | 43% | 24% | 32% | 30% | 53% | 37% |
| BCT S600 (4) | 50% | 23% | 28% | 30% | 55% | 33% |
| Rockstone Radial F105 (25) | 38% | 20% | 33% | 30% | 54% | 36% |
175/65 14 Tire Review Highlights
Hankook Winter I cept RS3 rated 87% while driving a Volkswagen Golf
Driving on a combination of roads for 3500 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 3500 average miles
Hankook Winter I*cept RS3 tires were bought brand new in october of 2023, was manufactured a few months earlier and stamped as made in Korea. Tires were used on 1997 Volkswagen Golf Mk3, 1.9 TDI 66 kW (90 Hp), without ABS, TC or other driver assists.
First season/initial thoughts:
Dry roads - car was predictible, tires felt a little bit softer and less responsive, in comparision with summer tires (in my case it's 195/55 R15 2020's Michelin Energy Saver+), but it's a winter tire, so it's absolutly normal to have a slightly different feeling in steering response or handling when having in mind they're softer compound than summer tires. But they felt secure from city roads to country roads or motorways.
Wet roads - car was fully predictible too, I didn't had to face any aquaplaning, unexpected sliding or something similar, when driving in wet conditions, everything felt safe on all type of roads.
Snow - if we're talking about one of the most important winter tire quality, then Hankook Winter I*cept RS3's were perfect. There was zero problems in inclines, declines, corners, in slush or deeper snow, also in traction or braking on snowy roads (biggest part of driving was on country roads). And last winter in Lithuania we had enough deeper snow, colder temperatures (few weeks up to -25°C, usualy around -10°C), etc., despite that traction was great, handling too. And even when car was having a wheel spin (mostly when driving more agressive, with calm, easy going driving style - tires had more than enough traction and didn't spin the wheels, quick reminder - an old Golf Mk3 without traction control), it didn't stop moving, didn't start to slide in a middle of the corner uncontrollably, and I was a little bit shocked, because tires had plenty of playfulness and room for safe driving on the limit.
Ice - I didn't had much experience on icy roads last year, but in a few situations, they didn't felt too bad, so if you're driving safely enough in those icy conditions, you shouldn't have any problems. Considering fact, that they are non-studded and/or not soft compound tires, they do their job great enough.
Handling/road feedback - overall they felt secure and responsive enough, you felt that tire limits line great and tires gave enough response of what they're doing.
Comfort - in first season I didn't hear too much of the tire noise, didn't felt any major comfort issues overall, it was slightly noisier than summer tires, but no big deal.
Wear - I don't remember brand new tires depth, I believe it was around 7.5-8 mm, after winter season and about 5000 km's I measurred it, and it wasn't much of a difference, maybe ~ 0.5-1 mm less, in comparision when they were new.
Second season:
Winter tires season in Lithuania started only a month ago, so we didn't have any snow or ice yet, at least in my region, only dry or rainy days with temperatures around 0°C, with a light cold at nights and positive temperatures at days. On dry or wet roads they feel same as in last years, in snow or ice - we'll see, but main change is - noise. Tires became much more noisier, especially around 70-80 km/h, around 90-100 km/h they become less noisy again. And it's not the worst tire noise I have experienced in my life, but it's not the most fun too.
All in all - tires are great for their purpose, bought them after Jonathan winter tires review on Tire Reviews YouTube and I haven't regret this choice, because of their great properties on dry, wet, snowy or even icy roads. Price and quality rate was great too (~ 230 Eur for set of 4 tires, I should say thanks for small and narrow size, for me Hankook's price was a sweet spot, because budget tires set would have cost ~ 160-180 Eur and premium tires set would have cost ~ 300-500 Eur, so in middle price range, there wasn't much of a better choices), I would strongly consider buying them again, but off course - it would be nice if they would be less noisy.
First season/initial thoughts:
Dry roads - car was predictible, tires felt a little bit softer and less responsive, in comparision with summer tires (in my case it's 195/55 R15 2020's Michelin Energy Saver+), but it's a winter tire, so it's absolutly normal to have a slightly different feeling in steering response or handling when having in mind they're softer compound than summer tires. But they felt secure from city roads to country roads or motorways.
Wet roads - car was fully predictible too, I didn't had to face any aquaplaning, unexpected sliding or something similar, when driving in wet conditions, everything felt safe on all type of roads.
Snow - if we're talking about one of the most important winter tire quality, then Hankook Winter I*cept RS3's were perfect. There was zero problems in inclines, declines, corners, in slush or deeper snow, also in traction or braking on snowy roads (biggest part of driving was on country roads). And last winter in Lithuania we had enough deeper snow, colder temperatures (few weeks up to -25°C, usualy around -10°C), etc., despite that traction was great, handling too. And even when car was having a wheel spin (mostly when driving more agressive, with calm, easy going driving style - tires had more than enough traction and didn't spin the wheels, quick reminder - an old Golf Mk3 without traction control), it didn't stop moving, didn't start to slide in a middle of the corner uncontrollably, and I was a little bit shocked, because tires had plenty of playfulness and room for safe driving on the limit.
Ice - I didn't had much experience on icy roads last year, but in a few situations, they didn't felt too bad, so if you're driving safely enough in those icy conditions, you shouldn't have any problems. Considering fact, that they are non-studded and/or not soft compound tires, they do their job great enough.
Handling/road feedback - overall they felt secure and responsive enough, you felt that tire limits line great and tires gave enough response of what they're doing.
Comfort - in first season I didn't hear too much of the tire noise, didn't felt any major comfort issues overall, it was slightly noisier than summer tires, but no big deal.
Wear - I don't remember brand new tires depth, I believe it was around 7.5-8 mm, after winter season and about 5000 km's I measurred it, and it wasn't much of a difference, maybe ~ 0.5-1 mm less, in comparision when they were new.
Second season:
Winter tires season in Lithuania started only a month ago, so we didn't have any snow or ice yet, at least in my region, only dry or rainy days with temperatures around 0°C, with a light cold at nights and positive temperatures at days. On dry or wet roads they feel same as in last years, in snow or ice - we'll see, but main change is - noise. Tires became much more noisier, especially around 70-80 km/h, around 90-100 km/h they become less noisy again. And it's not the worst tire noise I have experienced in my life, but it's not the most fun too.
All in all - tires are great for their purpose, bought them after Jonathan winter tires review on Tire Reviews YouTube and I haven't regret this choice, because of their great properties on dry, wet, snowy or even icy roads. Price and quality rate was great too (~ 230 Eur for set of 4 tires, I should say thanks for small and narrow size, for me Hankook's price was a sweet spot, because budget tires set would have cost ~ 160-180 Eur and premium tires set would have cost ~ 300-500 Eur, so in middle price range, there wasn't much of a better choices), I would strongly consider buying them again, but off course - it would be nice if they would be less noisy.
Tigar Winter 1 rated 82% while driving a Fiat Fiat Punto 1.9 JTD
Driving on mostly town for 20000 average miles
Driving on mostly town for 20000 average miles
I had these tires for four years on Fiat Punto. They proved to be reliable, versatile and surprisingly long lasting. Probably they are underrated, but it is a Michelin technology tire manufactured in Europe. There are better tires, but not for this little money.
Kumho Ecowing ES31 rated 83% while driving a Renault Clio II 1.2 16v
Driving on a combination of roads for 35000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 35000 spirited miles
As today, it will be 1.5 year that I have Kumho tires on my hatchback. They are really responsive in wet/dry roads. Even in rain they hold great grip. Within these 35k miles that I drove with them I can say that they are great. I tested them even at great speeds (consistent 160 km/h) on motorway and they are holding like a champ. For the price you will get 100% of your € worth.
Best winter tires! Period. I had these WR D4 for 5 years on my 2010 Fiesta and I even used them during 3 summers and they still have some tread. I would choose them even over Conti or other premium brands! You cant go wrong with these winter tires at least at the 175/65/R14 size. Got them at a very good price I will definitely buy them again!
Westlake Radial RP18 rated 30% while driving a Mitsubishi mirage dohc
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
The tires seem to grip and handle alright but they are the noisiest tires I've ever had in my life. I'm 62. I can't hear myself think. The tires have about 5,000 miles on them. They are so noisy I hate to have to drive the car. LOUD!
Kleber Dynaxer HP4 rated 91% while driving a Renault Megane
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 miles
For the first time in 41 years of driving, I searched to fit the same tires again and in all 3 family cars of ours.They are very silent, very durable and capable in all conditions minus snow/ice. I hope Kleber goes on producing them for very long!
Dunlop StreetResponse 2 rated 83% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7
Driving on a combination of roads for 20000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 20000 average miles
Exellent tire, put it on both my fiesta's mk9 and mk7. It was magnigicent. Vaule for money. I was worrying about nothing.
Kumho Ecsta HS52 rated 80% while driving a Mitsubishi Attrage GS
Driving on mostly town for 500 easy going miles
Driving on mostly town for 500 easy going miles
I put the tires on my small car size 175 65 14. What I got when I first touched the road was very good, different from the original Dunlop tires. that I was clear before The Kumho is quiet and can feel its grip on straight roads and curves. I definitely recommend it to all my friends.
The worst tires I've ever had. I've only had them for 3 years/max 10k km (only 3 months per year). When it rains, it's like I'm skiing. They make noise when you start, turn, and brake. Not recommended.
Giti GitiSynergyH2 rated 80% while driving a Toyota Agya
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 easy going miles
Quite an uncanny tire... It grips in wet like an expensive tire, and on dry like a budget tire but still doesn't compromise on safety. As closely good to Michelin XM2 I used before. It is slightly noisy and high rolling resistance BUT only on the first 1000km-ish I noticed. After it has break-in it is smooth and quieter. Have driven 8000+ KMs and the tread level is still at 85% more or less with calm driving. Definitely looks like a long lasting tires. No complains for its price.
Kumho Ecowing ES31 rated 87% while driving a Peugeot 206 1.4 75hp
Driving on mostly motorways for 3000 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 3000 average miles
I bought four of these tires for my 2003 Peugeot 206. The ADAC spoke positively about this tire and reviews on this site about this tire were positive too. Together with the low price of this tire I thought I couldn't go wrong.
And I wasn't wrong! These tires are good! Especially in the dry as the tests confirmed. Very responsive steering, and no under or over steer in sharp corners at all. Very impressed!
When it comes to the wet these tires are great too. Stable and more than enough grip when cornering sharp on wet roads.
Only downside is these tires slip easily when taking an extreme sharp corner from stand still on wet concrete parking lot floors. I hope you know what I mean.
Confort great too! But sometimes a little bit hard on ledges and ridges but nothing serious.
Noise a little bit too much in my opinion especially on rough tarmac but I need to be careful with this claim as it could also be my car lacking proper sound insulation ofc.
Wear? 2.000 km is too early to say something about it.
Will I buy these tires again? I think I will!! Even though these tires are Made in China, they perform very very well. Don't let that be a reason not to buy these guys. Cheers.
And I wasn't wrong! These tires are good! Especially in the dry as the tests confirmed. Very responsive steering, and no under or over steer in sharp corners at all. Very impressed!
When it comes to the wet these tires are great too. Stable and more than enough grip when cornering sharp on wet roads.
Only downside is these tires slip easily when taking an extreme sharp corner from stand still on wet concrete parking lot floors. I hope you know what I mean.
Confort great too! But sometimes a little bit hard on ledges and ridges but nothing serious.
Noise a little bit too much in my opinion especially on rough tarmac but I need to be careful with this claim as it could also be my car lacking proper sound insulation ofc.
Wear? 2.000 km is too early to say something about it.
Will I buy these tires again? I think I will!! Even though these tires are Made in China, they perform very very well. Don't let that be a reason not to buy these guys. Cheers.
Toyo Celsius rated 0% while driving a Hyundai I10
Driving on mostly country roads for 18000 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 18000 average miles
These tires are far better than "standard" tires when it gets cold.
My wife's car has Cross Climates. I've previously had Nokian Weatherproof and Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons. All were notably better than the Toyo's. Not a world away, but better when the conditions get bad. They're not bad or dangerous or any nonsense that you read, but they're not as good as the ones I mentioned. Even with these, in a hatchback I've passed many 4x4s spinning on the wrong rubber. I bought on price and got what I paid for, good enough but not the best.
I'll leave them on until they wear, but will replace with better ones.
My wife's car has Cross Climates. I've previously had Nokian Weatherproof and Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons. All were notably better than the Toyo's. Not a world away, but better when the conditions get bad. They're not bad or dangerous or any nonsense that you read, but they're not as good as the ones I mentioned. Even with these, in a hatchback I've passed many 4x4s spinning on the wrong rubber. I bought on price and got what I paid for, good enough but not the best.
I'll leave them on until they wear, but will replace with better ones.
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