Riken Road Performance

The Riken Road Performance is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 25 tire reviews averaging 70% over 190,413 miles driven, and 2 tests with an average result of 29th.

Dry Grip 80%
Wet Grip 63%
Road Feedback 66%
Handling 69%
Wear 74%
Comfort 77%
Buy again 63%

First On MarketJanuary 2017
Wheel Size15 - 16"
Width165 - 225mm
Profile45 - 65
Rolling ResistanceC - D
Wet GripC - C
Noise (dB)70 - 71
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Road Performance is ranked 88th of 238 Summer Touring tires.

Tests Included

2

Best Result

18th

Worst Result

40th

Average Result

29th

Latest Tire Test Results

2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tire Test
18th of 18 tires
  • Top marks for fuel consumption.
  • Weak on dry roads and especially weak on wet roads.
  • Due to its weaknesses on dry and wet roads, the Kormoran Road Performance does not get more than a sufficient rating and thus receives the title conditionally recommendable as the last in the field. In the wear test, the tire is still rated as good.
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2022 Tire Tests

2018 Tire Tests

SizeFuelWetNoise
15 inch
195/65R15 91 VCC71
195/65R15 95 H XLCC71
185/65R15 88 TCC70
185/65R15 88 HCC70
195/65R15 91 HCC71
195/65R15 91 TCC71
195/65R15 91 HCC71
195/55R15 85 VCC71
185/65R15 88 TCC70
195/65R15 91 TCC71
185/65R15 88 HCC70
195/55R15 85 HCC71
185/65R15 88 HCC70
195/65R15 91 HCC71
195/65R15 91 VCC71
195/65R15 95 H XLCC71
195/55R15 85 VCC71
195/65R15 95 H XLCC71
185/65R15 88 TCC70
195/55R15 85 VCC71
195/65R15 91 VCC71
185/65R15 88 HCC70
195/65R15 91 TCC71
195/65R15 95 H XLCC71
195/55R15 85 HCC71
195/65R15 91 VCC71
195/65R15 91 TCC71
185/65R15 88 TCC70
185/65R15 88 HCC70
195/55R15 85 HCC71
195/65R15 91 TCC71
195/65R15 95 H XLCC71
195/65R15 91 HCC71
195/55R15 85 VCC71
195/65R15 91 HCC71
195/55R15 85 HCC71
195/65R15 91 VCC71
185/65R15 88 TCC70
16 inch
215/60R16 99 V XLCC71
205/55R16 91 HCC71
205/60R16 96 H XLCC71
205/55R16 91 HCC71
205/55R16 91 VCC71
205/60R16 92 HCC71
205/60R16 96 V XLCC71
215/60R16 99 V XLCC71
205/55R16 94 V XLCC71
215/60R16 99 H XLCC71
205/60R16 96 H XLCC71
205/55R16 91 VCC71
205/55R16 94 V XLCC71
205/55R16 91 VCC71
205/55R16 91 HCC71
205/60R16 92 HCC71
205/60R16 96 H XLCC71
205/55R16 94 V XLCC71
205/60R16 92 HCC71
205/60R16 96 H XLCC71
215/60R16 99 H XLCC71
215/60R16 99 V XLCC71
205/55R16 91 HCC71
205/60R16 96 V XLCC71
215/60R16 99 H XLCC71
215/60R16 99 V XLCC71
205/55R16 91 HCC71
205/55R16 91 VCC71
205/55R16 94 V XLCC71
205/60R16 92 HCC71
205/60R16 96 V XLCC71
205/55R16 94 V XLCC71
205/60R16 96 V XLCC71
205/55R16 94 V XLCC71
215/60R16 99 H XLCC71
205/55R16 91 VCC71
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Top 3 Riken Road Performance Reviews

Given 100% while driving a Ford Focus mk2 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 2,000 easy going miles
I have driven them for a few thousand kilometers now and very happy with them. Paid 40€ per unit and everything feels good for me. I have to say that i have calm and easy driving style so i can not give a real answer about grip and performance, but for driving normally in traffic, i would recommend these.
car: Ford Focus 1.6 74kw
Helpful 292 - tire reviewed on May 20, 2018
Given 64% while driving a Honda Insight Hybrid Gen 2 (175/65 R15) on mostly motorways for 500 easy going miles
Fitted two of these on the front in a hurry because they were cheap. Nothing wrong with the grip under most conditions, but they seemed agricultural compared with my previous Toyos and the ride was harsh. They were also very noisy, which got tiring and I was almost pleased when I got a puncture in one and was able to replace both with Khumos, which are superior in every way.
Helpful 44 - tire reviewed on August 24, 2023
Given 40% while driving a Renault (205/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 6,000 average miles
Worn down completely after 6,000 miles (10,000 km)
The worst tire I ever put on my car.
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on October 12, 2023
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Given 63% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B7 2.0 TDI 140hp Estate (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 9,500 average miles
Not good in rainy conditions, adequate in normal conditions, a little louder than I am used to. No issues with wear after 15k km. Good for normal everyday driving, nothing else
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on April 19, 2024
Given 49% while driving a Skoda (195/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 13 average miles
Stay away....Bad in dry roads, and very dangerous in the wet.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on February 13, 2024
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Given 100% while driving a Mercedes Benz CLK200 (225/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 400 easy going miles
My used 2003 clk came with 17" wheels and 40 profile old tires. I put kormoran new tires on 16" assymetric mercedes wheels 205/55/16 and 225/50/16. For my relaxed driving style it's a 10 rating for me and combined with the good price it's a good deal all four 280 euro today 27/1/24. The comfort is night and day, very good, compared with the previous set up. I did national road and mountain road driving. On a dirt wash in a turn didn't slip. I drove 200km to the destination and gave the car to the co driver to return. Good in both hands. I put those just to see if a like the rims but it was a good surprise.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on January 27, 2024
Given 51% while driving a Honda Civic Type S (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Terrible! Fitted to the front of Civic Type S and whilst they're just about OK in the dry,they're appalling in the wet. No grip whatsoever, and wearing wrinkly as well. Avoid!
Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on March 12, 2023
Given 73% while driving a Volkswagen B5 Passat 1.8t (235/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Definitely beat the hell out of these tires on a daily basis and they took it well their grip on dry pavement is comparable to tires that are way more expensive with minimal road noise. The only area where they suffer is when the road becomes wet. They hydroplane very easily and can become borderline unsafe in standing water. Tread lasted pretty well although I didn’t use them for more than a year or so. I would get them again for a summer vehicle but if you live somewhere with bad weather I would recommend something with more wet traction for daily driving
Helpful 31 - tire reviewed on December 19, 2022
Given 86% while driving a Mercedes Benz S500 (255/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 6,000 average miles
Excellent tire, road noise is minimum and give a good firm but comfortable ride in all conditions ,these are fitted to a Mercedes S class limousine long wheel base and are the best tires I’ve had , better than the premium brands . The car has been driven in all conditions other than deep snow and fully do what is required .As a former professional driver who has had to drive in some awful weather conditions I fully recommend these tire and would certainly buy again and again. Don’t waste money on labels that are not as good , it’s money down the drain, these are made in the same factory as Michelin tires!!!
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on June 14, 2022
Given 76% while driving a Skoda (195/55 R15) on mostly town for 1,000 easy going miles
Fitted these to my Skoda Fabia. They replaced Uniroyals. The Kormoran seem fine. Little noise. I'm not a fast driver.
Helpful 42 - tire reviewed on April 20, 2022
Given 22% while driving a Honda 1.8 iVTEC Es (195/65 R15) on mostly motorways for 10,000 average miles
Worst Tire I bought ever. The Tire didn't last for 6 month, and generated unbelievable noise... I sent my car to the mechanic because I tought the niloise from the car. How we it came from the tires... Don't buy at all. It is worst that the worst low budget Tire.
Helpful 44 - tire reviewed on April 10, 2022
Given 79% while driving a Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) (225/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
These tires were a part of a rim/tire combo when I was shopping for rims, since they were included in the price (brand new), decided that I'll take them. Was skeptical at first, but immediately was surprised how quiet they are both at low speeds (city) and higher speeds (highway/motorway). Now, in terms of comfort they are really good, but those few times I've pushed them a little they haven't responded well, slight understeer, low confidence in the corners, might be due to my car being a heavier Volvo, but on the other hand when emergency braking was involved the ABS didn't kick in and they handled the situation very well. All in all I would say that they are more of a comfort, relaxed driving style type of tires and if you're not looking for anything more then they are the way to go. Wear is minimal, but then again, not that many kms covered this summer, so difficult to judge just yet. Notable mention that after just this summer (2021) they have started to crack at the top of the sidewall, so that's a bit of a concern for the longevity aspect.
Helpful 41 - tire reviewed on September 18, 2021
Given 38% while driving a Honda CIVIC 1.6 VTEC (195/65 R15 V) on mostly motorways for 600 easy going miles
Driven for 1000 km. Very low control over the road. Flimsy feel of road. Don't feel safe driving high speed (140 km/h) Not recommended.
Helpful 49 - tire reviewed on January 17, 2021
Given 93% while driving a Citroën C4 (205/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
I've had these tires fitted to the wife's car for about 2 years now, shes done about 8000 miles on them and they've still seem to have plenty of tread left on them especially the rears. all aspects of the tires seem very good for the price. I don't see the need to spend silly amounts of money on tires when these ones are more than sufficient and with the added bonus of Riken been part of Michelin and in my opinion the same quality.
Helpful 47 - tire reviewed on September 14, 2020
Given 83% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B5.5 1.9 TDi 130bhp highline (195/65 R15 V) on mostly country roads for 4,000 average miles
Very good tires for their price...
Helpful 76 - tire reviewed on March 4, 2020