Petlas Snow Master W651 Reviews - Page 2

Given 74% while driving a SEAT Leon SC FR 1.4 TSI (225/45 R17 W) on mostly town for 8,000 average miles
Best tyre in this price range . I used these tyres on my VW Tiguan last year and it was awesome on snow and icy roads . For my Leon FR , again awesome on snow , average on dry . Even the temprature is above 7 degree of celcius , good grip on dry , about wet grip , its performans is below than average . I will definetely buy again . Wear seems good after 8000 miles .
Helpful 70 - tyre reviewed on March 31, 2017
Given 73% while driving a SEAT Leon SC FR 1.4 TSI (225/45 R17 W) on mostly town for 8,000 average miles
Best tyre in this price range . I used these tyres on my VW Tiguan last year and it was awesome on snow and icy roads . For my Leon FR , again awesome on snow , average on dry . Even the temprature is above 7 degree of celcius , good grip on dry , about wet grip , its performans is below than average . I will definetely buy again . Wear seems good after 8000 miles .
Helpful 47 - tyre reviewed on March 31, 2017
Given 43% while driving a Toyota Celica VVTi 140 (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
even in sub zero temperatures my crap, balding summer tyres gripped better than these in all conditions, including muddy lanes. cannot recommend at all, dread to think how bad they'll be if there actually is any snow...
cant comment on tyre wear as these wont be on the car long enough
Helpful 36 - tyre reviewed on January 27, 2017
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Given 60% while driving a Jaguar S Type 2.7D (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
Bought a Jaguar S Type with these fitted in the summer. Not amazing in the dry, unless your driving is passive, hot or cold weather. Not had a chance to try them in snow, but driving on ice is like driving an ice skate - absolutely no chance of any control. Driving anything more than careful on wet or greasy roads is risky, it's far too easy to slide and have the back end out. MPGs are awful compared to what others are getting with the same engine. Terrible tyres. I still have over 3mm of tread on all 4 tyres and I'm swapping them now for Vredestein Ultrac Satins which are classed A Wet Grip, B Fuel Efficiency - hopefully be tonnes better to drive from then on. The Petlas SnowMasters are rated C for Wet Grip and E for Fuel Efficiency.

PS: Camskill.com is the cheapest website for tyres - order them and find somewhere to fit them and you will probably find you save shed loads. For example my local garages were offering 245/40/18 Vredestein Ultrac Satins for around £130 a corner fitted. Camskill worked out £95 a tyre after delivery, and fitting 4 tyres is costing my £48 at my local garage. All in all, I'm saving £92.
Helpful 25 - tyre reviewed on January 26, 2017
Given 90% while driving a Opel Astra J 1.4 turbo (215/50 R17 H) on mostly motorways for 5,000 average miles
We are using this tyres in our astra 1.4t 140hp in Ä°stanbul having a range of roads from highways to low speed bumpy streets. The car is giving perfect response in every conditions including heavy snow. Wonderful tyre for a budget product.
Helpful 42 - tyre reviewed on January 8, 2017
Given 100% while driving a Ford Fiesta (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,000 average miles
best in snow good quality price
Helpful 34 - tyre reviewed on January 14, 2016
Given 76% while driving a Subaru Forester (225/55 R17 V) on mostly motorways for 30,000 average miles
Ideal price/performance winter tyre for those with a passive driving style. Good grip in cold/snow conditions, wearability very good. No reasons to look for more expensive tyres when you do not expect top-performance
Helpful 24 - tyre reviewed on November 27, 2015
Given 79% while driving a Ford Focus MK2 1.6TDCI 2008 2011 (205/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles
Highly sufficient winter tyre for me. I have bouht it twice.
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on November 14, 2015
Given 75% while driving a Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI (225/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 600 average miles
Did research and although none of the 'tests' actually featured these tyres I based my choice on the reviews and had them fitted just a few days before the recent snowfall - and so glad I did. Other cars, even 4 wheel drives, were stuck on the local hills but I sailed past with no problem. Massive improvement in traction on snow & ice - highly recommended.Can't comment on wear yet, but for the price an excellent buy.
Helpful 179 - tyre reviewed on December 31, 2014
Given 53% while driving a Alfa Romeo 156 JTS (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
In temperatures >10 C:
OK all round.
Good in dry snow.
Great on dry ice/black ice.
Poor in wet snow.
Horrible on wet ice.
Braking pulls to the side (depending on road surface tilt).

In temperatures 10 C>:
Too soft.
Poor lateral stability.
Poor grip.
Car becomes wobbly if emergency maneuver performed.
Very sensitive to bad wheel alignment.
Braking pulls to the side (depending on road surface tilt).
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on January 7, 2014
Given 79% while driving a Volkswagen Golf MK5 GT 170 (225/45 R17 V) on mostly country roads for 1,500 average miles
Best price/ performance
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on January 14, 2013