Matador MP 42 Elite 2 review
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Matador MP 42 Elite 2 has a Relative Score of 58 out of 100 among summer tires. 6 owner reviews rate it 54 out of 100. 40% would buy it again.
Matador is Continental's budget brand, made in Slovakia, Romania and Czechia.
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
54/100From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews found online.
The Matador MP 42 Elite 2 is widely recognized for its exceptional tread longevity, frequently cited as lasting upwards of 70,000 kilometers. However, this durability comes at the cost of performance, with significant user concerns regarding wet-weather safety, hardening of the rubber compound over time, and inconsistent braking performance during high-temperature conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Reliable performance in dry, moderate conditions
- Cost-effective value for high-mileage drivers
Cons
- Poor and potentially dangerous wet-weather traction
- Rubber compound prone to hardening over time
- Increased braking distances and premature ABS activation in hot weather
- Reduced grip during aggressive acceleration
Worth knowing
- Users reported high satisfaction with longevity when used as rear-axle tires on lighter passenger vehicles.
- Drivers of Skoda Octavia models noted significant performance degradation in rainy, mountainous terrain.
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