Wanli S1088 Reviews - Page 5

Given 70% while driving a Subaru wrx turbo (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 2,000 spirited miles
I have had 4 of these fitted to my WRX for over a year now, they grip just fine in the dry, in the wet they are ample for driving within the speed limits. Wear wise, they are still very fresh (circa 6k so far), noise could be improved a little. They are definitely a step up over their previous incarnations which seemed to be made of roller boot plastic. I am surprised at the comments stating lethal, dangerous etc.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on March 9, 2012
Given 20% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 1.9 TiD (120PS) Vector Sport Airflow (225/55 R16 V) on mostly country roads for 15,000 easy going miles
They cost me two wheel bearing,recon gear box THAT WAS OK One draive shaft suport bearing that was OK, and NINE Month of B****Y hell with the noise from the car (SAAB 9-3 TDI) untill my Garage spoted a crack in the tyre on one side, they are only good for taking a car to the scrap yard
If ou buy this crap kiss your love ones goodbuy before you drive on them
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on February 29, 2012
Given 27% while driving a Vauxhall Astra (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
First time I drove with these tyres on the car they scared the living cr*p out of me, they are just shocking and that was in the dry.... dont even think about driving in the wet if you want to live.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on February 15, 2012
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Given 27% while driving a Citroën c4picasso (215/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
If you want to die by the side of a rain soaked road go ahead and fit these tyres,if however you value your life fit probably any other brand of tyre!
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on February 12, 2012
Given 10% while driving a Citroën C1 (225/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 1,000 easy going miles
You want to trust your life with these tyres read the reviws of an independent magazine. Pray you dont have to hit the brakes in the wet. Or the guy behind you has them on his car

While Maxxis showed promise, it’s not happy on wet roads. Chinese maker Wanli is way behind its rivals – you hope the car behind you on a busy, wet motorway is not on the S-1088.

The Goodyear’s problems were nothing compared to the Wanli, though, which yet again brought up the rear, a long way off the standard set by the rest. It took more than five metres longer to stop – a car’s length. That means when a vehicle with the Conti rubber has come to a halt, one wearing the Wanlis will still be doing 20mph-plus.

A long way back was the Wanli. This was not a pleasant drive, with the sheer dearth of grip triggering the anti-lock braking very early and pushing the car wide as soon as the throttle was touched. Wanli was four seconds slower than the next best make, and a worrying seven seconds behind the top tyre on the handling circuit.

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Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on January 24, 2012
Given 97% while driving a Vauxhall Meriva (205/50 R16 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 easy going miles
I bought these tyres to replace Dunlops and GT Radial tyres fitted to my Meriva. So far these tyres have been faultless in wet and dry conditions. Have not experienced any sliding about in any road condition. The only complaint is tyre noise which only happens at approx 40mp and on certain road surfaces. Have had Conitnental tyres in the past and had same tyre noise with them regardless of speed. I was a bit concerned after I had bought these tyres and then read the reviews about poor grip in the dry and wet etc. However no problems so far
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on January 1, 2012
Given 83% while driving a Cadillac STS (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 80,000 easy going miles
2006 Cadillac STS V6. Wife had to buy new tires while visiting parents christmas. Rear tires are Bridgestone, front tires are WanLi S1088. She told me this on the phone, I had never heard of WanLi tires so I went to the reviews. I told her she had to be extremely careful driving home because of the wet friction being low. Read some of the reviews to her. She drives home in the rain, had no problem. I just test drove the car in heavy rain, puddles, etc. HARD stops and HARD turns in a parking lot. I tried to skid the car 50+ mph, snatch the steering with brakes. PERFECT traction. FANTASTIC tires. Reviews are worthless. Propaganda, willful B.S. The cheap tire is the Bridgestone on the rear, which she paid $50.00 more per tire.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on December 26, 2011
Given 50% while driving a Mercedes Benz slk320 (245/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 150 spirited miles
Fitted a pair of these to the rear of my RWD slk (I had conti's on previously), in the first 15 miles I encountered damp conditions the back end was all over the place, but once they broke in > 100 miles they were fine in the wet. Ride is not smooth, tramlining is bit of a problem. Got what I paid for but wouldn't buy again as ruining the usual comfortable ride I get from the merc - will go back to premium tyres.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on November 29, 2011
Given 61% while driving a BMW 130i M (225/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 8,000 average miles
Fitted these tyres all round to a BMW 130i. In the dry they are very good tyres, with a unreal amount of grip.
On the motorway in a straight line, they are good at dispersing water and good under braking.
If your in a hurry on a wet B road. I have never seen such a contrast in tyres from dry to wet, its like you've got slicks on. Traction control always fighting the back end all the time, even on light acceleration. Oblivious you become impatient and turn of the DTC. Warning be awake as I had the car sideways in a straight line.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on November 12, 2011
Given 27% while driving a Lotus Elise (195/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
quite good in the dry, not very progressive on the breakaway but not too bad...GOD HELP YOU if it starts to rain though, utterly dangerous, terrifying and frankly a death trap. that is all.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on October 24, 2011
Given 84% while driving a Citroën C4 (205/50 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 20,000 spirited miles
I too was somewhat apprehensive about fitting these to my C4 Coupe however, after the initial running in period, they are performing faultlessly.
As has been mentioned here, the first few miles were "interesting" in the wet but once the break in had finished, they're fine, especially at the money. I drive best part of 20k a year and have used various brands...
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on October 16, 2011
Given 32% while driving a Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2.0 GT (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
NEVER buy these tires the are noisy to the point of driving you mad, not good in heavy rain almost a bit scary,and hard to balance.I am going to take them off and buy something else.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on September 24, 2011