Petlas Snow Master W651 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 63 · 28 reviews analysed Road tests 43 · 5 tests
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The Petlas Snow Master W651 is heavily praised for its exceptional budget value, impressive performance in heavy snow, and slow tread wear. However, opinions are sharply divided due to widespread reports of poor wet-weather traction and handling, making it a polarizing option primarily suited for budget-conscious drivers in snowy climates with a passive driving style.
Owners rate it 19.9 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
63/100From 28 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
43/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Petlas Snow Master W651 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 36 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 28 owner reviews found online.
The Petlas Snow Master W651 is heavily praised for its exceptional budget value, impressive performance in heavy snow, and slow tread wear. However, opinions are sharply divided due to widespread reports of poor wet-weather traction and handling, making it a polarizing option primarily suited for budget-conscious drivers in snowy climates with a passive driving style.
Pros
- Exceptional value and budget-friendly pricing compared to tier-one brands
- Outstanding traction and grip in heavy snow and cold dry conditions
- High wear resistance and impressive longevity/tread life
- Good ride comfort and relatively low noise levels for a winter tire
Cons
- Subpar and potentially dangerous grip on wet roads and in the rain
- Poor performance and understeer on ice and slippery, low-temperature surfaces
- Soft sidewalls leading to reduced lateral stability during emergency maneuvers
- Occasional reports of resonance noise at certain highway speeds
Worth knowing
- Drivers of compact hatchbacks and sedans (such as the Peugeot 308, Ford Focus, and BMW 3 Series) generally found the snow performance and comfort satisfactory.
- Heavier vehicles and SUVs, like the VW Tiguan, reported solid snow and ice traction, though lighter sporty cars noted noticeable understeer when pushed.
Reviews from our readers
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5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
33rd of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 33rd of 54 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
47th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 48th of 56 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
49th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 49th of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
48th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 48th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
2016 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
37th of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
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