Matador Tyre Test Reviews

Summaries of tyre tests and reviews featuring the Matador tyre brand are featured on this page. To compare the perceived tyre quality and performance characteristics of individual tyre models, click on the links below.

Aquila Evo
MP 44 Elite 3
Nordicca Basic MP 52
Ultra Sport Hectorra 2

Aquila Evo

Auto Express 2008

Comparative Strengths - price, rolling resistance, noise

Comparative Weaknesses - wet performance

MP 44 Elite 3

AutoBild - 2011

Comparative Strengths - none mentioned

Comparative Weaknesses - dry and wet braking

Nordicca Basic MP 52

ADAC Motorwelt - Oct 2008

Comparative Strengths - rolling resistance, price

Comparative Weaknesses - performance on snow and ice, wear

Ultra Sport Hectorra 2

ADAC Motorwelt - Mar 2009

Comparative Strengths - rolling resistance, price

Comparative Weaknesses - wet performance, wear

Which - Apr 2009

Comparative Strengths - dry handling, wet grip straight

Comparative Weaknesses - braking, noise