Tigar Winter 1 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 28% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 63 · 12 reviews analysed Road tests 64 · 2 tests
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Tigar Winter 1 has a Relative Score of 64 out of 100 among winter tires. In 4 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 12 owner reviews rate it 63 out of 100. 65% would buy it again.
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 12 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
64/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 12 owner reviews found online.
The Tigar Winter 1 is widely regarded as a budget-oriented winter tire that offers exceptional value for money, particularly for drivers prioritizing longevity and snow performance. While it excels in light-to-moderate winter conditions and durability, users frequently report compromised safety margins in wet braking and handling, making it a polarizing choice for those prioritizing high-performance dynamics.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Impressive tread longevity and durability
- Reliable traction in snow conditions
- Good structural integrity and puncture resistance
Cons
- Poor braking performance and traction on wet surfaces
- Numb steering feedback and handling characteristics
- Increased noise levels at highway speeds
- Rapid tread wear if used in warm, non-winter temperatures
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire's soft compound requires immediate removal once temperatures rise to prevent rapid degradation.
- Drivers of smaller vehicles like the Fiat Punto reported high satisfaction with longevity, whereas performance-oriented vehicles like the Seat Leon FR noted dissatisfaction with wet-weather grip.
4 published test appearances (2 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
38th of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 38th of 51 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
36th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 36th of 54 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 50 Winter tire Shoot Out · 225/50 R17
43rd of 45
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 Winter tire Market Overview · 185/60R15
36th of 51
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Tigar Winter 1 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | D |
| EU label: energy | E in 93% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 68 dB |
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