Federal Super Steel 657 review
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Federal Super Steel 657 has a Relative Score of 51 out of 100 among winter tires. 8 owner reviews rate it 43 out of 100. 33% 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.
By owner reviews
43/100From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.
The Federal Super Steel 657 is a budget-oriented tire that receives polarized feedback, primarily praised for its exceptional tread longevity and value, but heavily criticized for its poor performance in wet and wintry conditions. While some users find them adequate for basic commuting, many report significant safety concerns regarding grip and structural integrity.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Highly competitive price point
- Acceptable performance on dry, smooth road surfaces
Cons
- Poor traction and frequent skidding in wet conditions
- Unreliable performance in snow and ice
- Susceptibility to structural issues such as tread separation or bubbling
- Tendency to track poorly in road grooves
Worth knowing
- Users with 4x4 vehicles, such as the Mazda Bongo, reported surprisingly capable traction in deep snow, contradicting the experiences of standard passenger car owners.
- High-mileage commuters on motorway-heavy routes noted that the tires can exceed 35,000 miles of tread life.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2011 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 185/60 R15
10th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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