Davanti DX640 Reviews - Page 5

Given 40% while driving a Vauxhall Corsa vxr (225/35 R18 W) on mostly motorways for 5,000 spirited miles
These tyres came fitted to the car when we bought it, all 4 brand new had been fitted by the garage before we collected car.

I was concerned as I had never heard of the brand but did not want to replace brand new tyres so thought I would give them a go.

tyres were ok at first dry and wet grip were reasonable although not amazing. But after a few months the tyres went downhill fast, dry grip became no better than average and wet grip was downright dangerous.

Front wheels spin up when pulling away from junctions even in the dry and handling at any speed over 40mph is poor. In the wet the tyres are just plain dangerous, front wheels spin up and send the traction control crazy even on the slightest use of the throttle and the car aquaplains at speed regularly, it's like trying to drive on ice.

After 2 almost accidents due to aquaplaining and the car being completely out of control in the wet the tyres were removed as I considered them dangerous, fronts still had around 5mm of tread rears around 7mm. They were replaced with Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric 3 tyres all round and these tyres even after 6 months of spirited driving are still providing excellent grip in both dry and wet, just shows how bad the davanti tyres really are.

Worst tyres I have ever had fitted to a car, average at best in dry and dangerous in the wet. Do not buy.
Helpful 64 - tyre reviewed on April 10, 2019
Given 90% while driving a Alfa Romeo MiTo (225/40 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Was really looking for a summer tyre to get me through the upcoming MOT. Davanti were a new one on me but the local tyre shop raved about them, and the price was very good. I was well impressed with the grip levels in the dry and wet. I have to say having chosen the likes of Falken a few years back on another Alfa, I was expecting similar budget to mid-range tyres to be just OK, but the Davanti's have really surprised me. I'm a little bit perplexed by an earlier review by another Mito owner with the same tyre size, saying they feel like they're coated in lard ... I have no idea what was going on with his car, cos nothing could be further from the truth on mine! Reserving judgement on long term use as I've only done around 5K so far. One minor issue, the rim protection is a bit weak. The wife scraped a curb recently (grr) and the rim protection just sliced away like cheese - no protection at all it seems ... sigh!
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on April 2, 2019
Given 97% while driving a Mercedes Benz C220 CDI Blue Eff. auto (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 250 average miles
Bought them with scepticism but turns out this tyres are the best spent money on my car. I am impressed with the low noise and grip (glued to the road). When searching for new tyres I looked for soft tyres that will make my ride comfortable and these tyres do. I recommend them if you are looking for soft and quite tyres
Helpful 29 - tyre reviewed on March 28, 2019
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Given 77% while driving a MINI Cooper S (205/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
So far I don't really have any complaints. Incredibly quiet tyres for the performance you get out of them. Stick like glue to the road wet or dry.
Sure you can force them loose if you're throw them in expecting racing slick grip levels but that says more about the driver than it does the tyre itself in my opinion.
Would definitely recommend especially if you're on a budget.
Not been driving on them long enough to see how they wear so I'll have to see as time progresses.
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on March 18, 2019
Given 77% while driving a MINI Cooper S (205/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
So far I don't really have any complaints. Incredibly quiet tyres for the performance you get out of them. Stick like glue to the road wet or dry.
Sure you can force them loose if you're throw them in expecting racing slick grip levels but that says more about the driver than it does the tyre itself in my opinion.
Would definitely recommend especially if you're on a budget.
Not been driving on them long enough to see how they wear so I'll have to see as time progresses.
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on March 18, 2019
Given 91% while driving a Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro (255/35 R20 W) on mostly country roads for 21,000 average miles
Put these on in place of Pirelli as they didn't even last a year and the car was all of the show when there was even the site of a rain cloud. A friend had them on his A4 and rated them. I'm well impressed with them, had bridgestone and Pirelli on the car since I bought it and these are the best so far. Pirelli were a massive waste of money. For the price I'd recommend will get another set
Helpful 33 - tyre reviewed on March 8, 2019
Given 61% while driving a Mercedes Benz C220 cdi (225/50 R17) on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
Hi, I'm no expert so here goes. The four 225/50/r17 seem to run well on my recently bought Merc 220, however I have 1 problem in that with tyres still having substantial tread on them I was a bit surprised that within 2 hours of parking on my drive on top of a light dusting (10mm) snow it had slid approximately 3m and hit the front wall...I'f the wall had not been there it would of been on the main road. Back offside bumper now in need of repair. It's not a steep drive either...probably 1:20...when I took it off the drive for safety and parked in on the roadside I couldn't pull off or go up or down the slight hill (with about 10mm compacted snow). I had to leave the car their for 36 hours till the roads improved while watching every other car imaginable drive up and down the hill with little or no effort. so really looking to change these out now as I work away and can't afford to get caught on the motorway while snowing with these tyres as I don't think I would survive...and I really mean that...never had a problem with my old Puegeot 407 slipping down the drive on Pirelli's ...beware
Helpful 24 - tyre reviewed on February 3, 2019
Given 97% while driving a Mercedes Benz 220 cdi advantgarde (245/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 5,140 average miles
Mercedese220cdi back again after 5140 miles in 5 months averaging between 50 and 70 mph on A 55. Wear has been very even and all tyres are now on 7mm. Without doubt they are the quietest tyres I have ever purchased and although the weather has been pleasant (no snow or ice yet!) I would purchase again unless there is a massive deterioration over the next 5000 miles or so.
Helpful 24 - tyre reviewed on January 13, 2019
Given 17% while driving a Alfa Romeo MiTo (215/40 R18 W) on mostly town for 4,000 spirited miles
Can only imagine that these tyres were cheap or were on offer when a full set of four was fitted to my car by the previous owner.
Grip in the dry is poor, grip in the wet is even worse. They tyres really excel on cold damp roads where the feeling that someone has let the tyres down and smeared them in lard is somewhat exciting. Nothing beats the feeling of under steering around every corner you point them at.
When they finally do grip, the flex in the side walls is impressive as is the de-lamination of the outer layers rubber.

In about 4000 miles the fronts were shot (I’ve swapped them out for another brand) and in an attempt to shorten the misery I’ve put the other Davanti’s on the front.
Helpful 36 - tyre reviewed on October 16, 2018
Given 100% while driving a Mercedes Benz 220 cdi advantgarde (265/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 1,200 average miles
Early days yet but so far so good. 245/40/18 on front and 265/35/18 on rear. Had wheel alignment done at Lobitos in Prestatyn. I live within half mile of a55 so speeds are between 50 and 70 on a daily basis. The quietness compared to my previous Continentals is outstanding. Wear from the Continentals was good so hope Davanti perform as well, fingered crossed!! Update perhaps in 10000 miles?
Helpful 39 - tyre reviewed on August 29, 2018
Given 79% while driving a Volkswagen Scirocco R 265 PS DSG (235/35 R19 W) on mostly motorways for 26,000 average miles
Have a pair on the front of my Scirocco R that have done 26k miles and still have 2mm on them. At £90 a corner that seems to me good value. While I tend to be sedate away from the lights, I drive the car aggressively on B roads and I have never had any concerning moments.
Helpful 50 - tyre reviewed on August 22, 2018
Given 100% while driving a Ford Galaxy (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
i drive a big(ish) family car (galaxy mk3) and have never had any problems whatsoever. this is my second set as id previously had the same make tyres fitted to my first galaxy (mk2). right from the first time i drove with the new tyres it felt like i was driving a different car. the are smother and absorb more of the bumps, giving my suspension a bit of a rest. the first set i bought had done over 12,000 miles without any abnormal wear, just the same as any XL tyre shod onto a heavy car. the tyres i have are all weather and i can hardly tell the difference between wet and dry surfaces they are that good. cheap(ish) tyres they are, but handling wise you wouldnt know they were!
Helpful 30 - tyre reviewed on April 26, 2018