Taurus Winter 601 review
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Taurus Winter 601 has a Relative Score of 57 out of 100 among winter tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 7 owner reviews rate it 52 out of 100. 51% would buy it again.
Taurus is Michelin's budget brand, made at Tigar Tyres, Pirot (Serbia).
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
52/100From 7 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews found online.
The Taurus Winter 601 receives a highly polarized reception, with users divided between those who find it a functional budget option for casual driving and those who report significant safety concerns. While some drivers appreciate its performance in snow and off-road conditions, others cite severe deficiencies in wet-weather grip and overall handling feedback.
Pros
- Competitively priced for budget-conscious buyers
- Adequate traction in snowy conditions
- Acceptable tread wear longevity for normal driving
- Suitable for low-horsepower, family-oriented vehicles
Cons
- Poor wet-weather performance and high risk of skidding
- Lack of steering feedback and road feel
- Increased noise levels at higher speeds
- Not recommended for high-performance or heavy vehicles
Worth knowing
- Users report that the tire is ill-suited for vehicles with over 100 horsepower, noting it is not designed for spirited driving.
- Drivers of RWD vehicles reported mixed experiences, with some finding confidence in snow while others noted a lack of steering precision.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
47th of 52
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 50 Winter tire Shoot Out · 225/50 R17
42nd of 45
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 Winter tire Market Overview · 185/60R15
38th of 51
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Taurus Winter 601 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | D |
| EU label: energy | E in 80% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 68 dB |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 145/80 R13 | Amazon |
| 155/80 R13 | Amazon |
| 165/65 R14 | Amazon |
| 175/65 R14 | Amazon |
| 175/80 R14 | Amazon |
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