Silverstone FTZ SPORT EVOL8 review
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Silverstone FTZ SPORT EVOL8 has a Relative Score of 58 out of 100 among summer tires. 8 owner reviews rate it 54 out of 100. 55% 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
54/100From 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 Silverstone FTZ SPORT EVOL8 is generally regarded as a budget-friendly performance tire that offers acceptable grip for daily driving but struggles with consistency and refinement. While some users appreciate its longevity and wet-weather performance, the consensus points toward significant noise issues as the tread wears and unpredictable handling characteristics in more demanding conditions.
Pros
- High value for money and affordability
- Commendable tread life and durability
- Reliable wet grip in moderate climates
- Adequate dry traction for light spirited driving
Cons
- Significant increase in road noise as the tire wears
- Harsh ride quality and lack of comfort
- Difficulty maintaining optimal operating temperatures in cold climates
- Abrupt loss of traction in wet conditions
Worth knowing
- Users with smaller, lower-power vehicles report the tire is sufficient for daily commuting but lacks the feedback required for performance driving.
- Drivers in warmer climates (e.g., 27°C) report better satisfaction with grip consistency compared to those in colder, wetter regions.
- The 195/55/16 size was noted as providing a good balance of grip and value for budget-conscious drivers.
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