Arivo Ultra Arz5 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 61 · 3 reviews analysed Road tests 45 · 1 test
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The Arivo Ultra ARZ 5 delivers a generally favorable performance with reliable traction on both wet and dry surfaces under normal conditions, as reported by daily commuters. However, conflicting experiences highlight potential quality control inconsistencies regarding aesthetic durability and severe wet-weather performance.
Owners rate it 16.3 points higher 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
61/100From 3 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
45/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Arivo Ultra Arz5 specs & sizes
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews found online.
The Arivo Ultra ARZ 5 delivers a generally favorable performance with reliable traction on both wet and dry surfaces under normal conditions, as reported by daily commuters. However, conflicting experiences highlight potential quality control inconsistencies regarding aesthetic durability and severe wet-weather performance.
Pros
- Reliable traction on dry and wet surfaces
- Good longevity for heavy daily commuting (over 100km per day)
- No negative impact on fuel economy
Cons
- Poor water evacuation leading to aquaplaning at low speeds in some instances
- Sidewalls prone to discoloration (turning brown) shortly after purchase
Worth knowing
- Fitted successfully on a 2020 RAV4 Hybrid used for high-mileage motorway commuting and occasional light gravel driving.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
48th of 52
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 47th of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 48th of 52 |
Source: Auto Bild
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