Apollo Aspire 4G review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 51 · 10 reviews analysed Road tests 67 · 7 tests
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The Apollo Aspire 4G presents a polarizing user experience, often viewed as a capable mid-range value option by some, while others report significant safety concerns in wet conditions. While many drivers praise its dry-weather handling and stability, the inconsistency in wet-weather performance and tread longevity suggests a product that may struggle to meet the expectations of drivers accustomed to premium tire brands.
Owners rate it 16.2 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
51/100From 10 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
67/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Apollo Aspire 4G specs & sizes
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews found online.
The Apollo Aspire 4G presents a polarizing user experience, often viewed as a capable mid-range value option by some, while others report significant safety concerns in wet conditions. While many drivers praise its dry-weather handling and stability, the inconsistency in wet-weather performance and tread longevity suggests a product that may struggle to meet the expectations of drivers accustomed to premium tire brands.
Pros
- Strong dry-weather grip and predictable handling characteristics
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
- Good comfort levels and noise suppression for its class
- Inspires confidence in 'press-on' driving styles
Cons
- Inconsistent and potentially dangerous wet-weather traction
- Reports of premature tread wear compared to premium alternatives
- Increased road noise reported by some users over time
- Susceptibility to aquaplaning in moderate rain
Worth knowing
- Users on heavier vehicles like the Audi A6 Avant reported significantly lower tread life compared to previous premium fitments.
- Performance on 16-inch and 17-inch fitments shows a wide variance in user satisfaction, suggesting sensitivity to specific vehicle chassis tuning.
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7 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
30th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 30th of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 30th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 Auto Bild Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
21st of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
12th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2014 ACE Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
15th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
15th of 49
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2013 European Summer Sports tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
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