Summer tire Updated September 2026

Event WL905 review

Name: Event WL905
Brand: Event

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 15 · 129 reviews analysed

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Event WL905 has a Relative Score of 31 out of 100 among summer tires. 129 owner reviews rate it 15 out of 100. 32% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

15/100

From 129 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 32%

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Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

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Treadwear

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 129 owner reviews found online.

The Event WL905 is a polarizing budget tire that receives overwhelming criticism for its dangerous performance in wet and damp conditions. While a small minority of users report satisfactory results for leisurely driving or high-mileage commuting, the vast majority of reviewers describe a severe lack of traction, frequent hydroplaning, and unpredictable handling that compromises vehicle safety.

Pros

Extremely low purchase price
High tread durability and longevity
Acceptable performance for dry, straight-line highway driving
Quiet ride reported by some users

Cons

Extremely poor wet weather grip and traction
High risk of hydroplaning and sudden loss of control
Reported structural issues including radial sidewall cracking
High road noise on certain surfaces
Lack of confidence-inspiring feedback

Worth knowing

Users with high-torque or performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., BMW 330d, Audi S3, Volvo T5) report the most severe issues with traction loss and instability.
Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with specific suspension setups noted that the tire's sidewall stiffness (or lack thereof) contributed to a 'wallowing' sensation.
Some owners of older, more relaxed vehicles (e.g., Rover 75) found the tire adequate for non-spirited, daily commuting.

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