Federal Evoluzion ST 1 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 71% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 70 · 29 reviews analysed Road tests 68 · 4 tests
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Federal Evoluzion ST 1 has a Relative Score of 69 out of 100 among summer tires. In 4 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for dry (73) and weakest for wet (63). 29 owner reviews rate it 70 out of 100. 80% would buy it again.
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
70/100From 29 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
68/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 29 owner reviews found online.
The Federal Evoluzion ST1 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that offers impressive dry grip and handling characteristics at a significantly lower price point than premium competitors. While most users praise its predictability and comfort, opinions on wet-weather performance and steering feedback are mixed, with some users noting a drop-off in wet traction compared to top-tier brands.
Pros
- Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
- Strong, predictable dry grip and handling
- Low road noise and high comfort levels
- Progressive behavior at the limit
- Good longevity for a performance-oriented compound
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance
- Lack of steering feedback/road feel for some drivers
- Potential for sidewall issues (e.g., bubbles)
- Performance drop-off in cold temperatures
Worth knowing
- Users with high-horsepower RWD vehicles (e.g., 370Z, 490hp builds) report good lateral stability but note that rear-axle traction can be challenged under heavy acceleration.
- Drivers of Subaru WRX/Impreza platforms frequently cite the tire as an excellent, cost-effective choice for spirited daily driving and back-road use.
- The XL (Extra Load) construction is noted for providing a stiffer sidewall that aids cornering stability without sacrificing overall ride comfort.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
22nd of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 25th of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 9th of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 7th of 10 | |
| Tyre Weight | 9th of 10 |
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
44th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 47th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
24th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 24th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 27th of 45 |
Source: Auto Bild
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