Tyre Test Reviews - Analysis of Tyre Brand Ratings

In this section we have made an attempt to allow you to compare tyre quality by analysing the tyre performance characteristics of individual brands. We've done this by consolidating the tyre reviews regularly published by the consumer press across Europe.

Because tyre testing carried out by each magazine is subjected to different parameters and includes different cars, different sizes, different brands etc, we have simply taken each brand and model covered in the tyre tests we reviewed and briefly summarised the key strengths and weaknesses of the tyres according to the journalists who did the tests, focusing on specific performance characteristics such as tyre grip, handling, braking performance etc. We have only included the results from tests that have taken place since 2008.

Included in the reviews in this section are summaries of the tyre tests carried out by leading UK car magazines such as Autocar, Evo and Auto Express as well as comprehensive reviews from the German press.

The comments made in this section do not necessarily represent our opinion of the tyres covered. The opinions should be used as a guide only and understood for what they are, a series of opinions, albeit the opinions of professional drivers.

Now Choose the brand you want to find out about:

Apollo
Avon
Barum
BF Goodrich
Bridgestone
Ceat
Chengshan
Continental
Debica
Dunlop
Falken
Federal
Firestone
Goodride
Goodyear
GT Radial
Hankook
Hero
Interstate
Kenda
Kleber
Kumho
Lassa
Linglong
Mabor
Maloya
Marangoni
Marshal
Matador
Maxxis
Michelin
Nankang
Nexen
Nokian
Pirelli
Roadstone
Runway
Sava
Sonar
Star Performer
Sunny
Syron
Tigar
Toyo
Trayal
Triangle
Uniroyal
Viking
Vredestein
Wanli
Yokohama
Zeetex

NB: In compiling these summaries we have consulted a mixture of the original articles, the websites of the magazines in question and summaries provided to us by various tyre manufacturers as well as summaries published by the two main German tyre trade publications.

Keep in mind that choosing the right tyres is essential for your safety. Tyre safety is so important that in America when requesting auto insurance quotes you are often asked what tyres you have, this may also lower your premium.