Petlas Velox Sport PT741 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 72% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 68 · 64 reviews analysed Road tests 72 · 1 test
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Petlas Velox Sport PT741 has a Relative Score of 69 out of 100 among summer tires. 64 owner reviews rate it 68 out of 100. 74% would buy it again.
The same tire is sold as Starmaxx Ultra Sport ST760.
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
68/100From 64 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
72/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 64 owner reviews found online.
The Petlas Velox Sport PT741 is widely praised as an exceptional budget-friendly performance tire, offering impressive dry grip, surprising longevity, and comfort that rivals premium brands. However, opinions are somewhat divided due to reports of inconsistent wet-weather performance, potential sidewall cracking over time, and occasional high-speed vibrations caused by tire deformation.
Pros
- Exceptional value and affordability compared to premium brands
- Strong dry traction, handling, and high-speed stability
- Impressive treadwear and long-lasting durability
- Low noise levels and a comfortable ride for most daily driving
Cons
- Subpar or inconsistent wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance for some drivers
- Reports of sidewall cracking or premature structural degradation over extended use
- Softer sidewalls on certain sizes leading to reduced steering feedback at the limit
- Occasional high-speed vibrations or out-of-round deformation reported by some users
Worth knowing
- Drivers of heavier, high-horsepower vehicles (such as a BMW 5-series, Lexus LS430, and Audi A6) praised the tire's surprising capability, stability, and slow wear rate under demanding loads.
- Users running XL (Extra Load) or lower-profile sizes noted a stiffer ride quality and slightly diminished comfort in exchange for enhanced structural stability.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
24th of 52
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 28th of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 52 |
Source: Auto Bild
Petlas Velox Sport PT741 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9.9/32″ |
| UTQG | 320 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 42 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | B in 85% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D in 75% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 70–72 dB |
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