Minerva F109 review
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Minerva F109 has a Relative Score of 46 out of 100 among summer tires. 6 owner reviews rate it 36 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
36/100From 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 Minerva F109 is generally perceived as a budget-oriented tire that offers acceptable performance for casual driving but suffers from significant long-term durability and safety concerns. While some users appreciate the initial value, the consensus points toward rapid rubber degradation, poor wet-weather handling, and compromised structural integrity over time.
Pros
- Affordable price point
- Adequate dry road grip for daily commuting
- Decent resistance to aquaplaning when new
Cons
- Premature rubber cracking and hardening
- Unpredictable handling and lack of grip in wet conditions
- Soft sidewalls leading to unstable cornering
- High noise levels
Worth knowing
- Users driving small, lightweight vehicles reported issues with handling precision and cornering stability.
- Front-wheel-drive owners noted that while acceleration traction is sufficient, the tires struggle with grip during deceleration and cornering maneuvers.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2016 Market Overview - Braking Test · 205/55 R16
43rd of 50
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Minerva F109 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | D |
| EU label: energy | D |
| EU label: external noise | 70 dB |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 185/50 R14 | Amazon |
| 195/60 R14 | Amazon |
| 175/50 R16 | Amazon |
| 185/55 R16 | Amazon |
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