Summer tire Updated October 2026

Tracmax X Privilo TX3 review

± 7

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 19% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 59 · 13 reviews analysed Road tests 40 · 4 tests

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Tracmax X Privilo TX3 has a Relative Score of 53 out of 100 among summer tires. In 5 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for wet (41) and weakest for dry (40). 13 owner reviews rate it 59 out of 100. 75% would buy it again.

  • Weak point: Wet 41 — 46th of 48 (2023 Summer tire Market Overview), 40th of 44 (2022 Summer tire Market Overview)
  • Weak point: Dry 40 — 43rd of 48 (2023 Summer tire Market Overview), 41st of 49 (2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test)

Owners rate it 19 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Tracmax X Privilo TX3

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

59/100

From 13 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 75%
Dry
Overall dry
62
Wet
Overall wet
60
Comfort
Overall comfort
56
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
56
Handling
Overall handling
58

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By road tests

40/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
40
Wet
41
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
20%
Wet Braking
38%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 13 owner reviews found online.

The Tracmax X Privilo TX3 general user consensus highlights its exceptional value for money, impressive low noise levels, and surprisingly comfortable ride. While dry grip and highway manners receive frequent praise, opinions on wet weather performance and longevity are more divided.

Pros

  • High value for money and budget-friendly pricing
  • Low noise levels resulting in a very quiet ride
  • Good comfort and adequate road feedback
  • Reliable dry grip and stability at highway speeds

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet weather traction during spirited or faster driving
  • Rapid edge or overall tread wear reported by some users
  • Slightly soft sidewalls leading to flank roll during aggressive maneuvers
  • Subpar performance until the tires warm up from cold

Worth knowing

  • Users running staggered setups on heavier SUVs like the BMW X5 noted potential issues with tire rolling resistance or feedback affecting drivetrain components like the transfer case.
  • Fitted on heavier vehicles like the Tesla Model Y and Jaguar XF, users noted surprisingly low cabin noise despite lacking dedicated sound-absorbing foam.

5 published test appearances (4 in the score)

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2026 Summer Braking Super tire Test - How do 52 tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19

40th of 50
Best: Dry Braking · 36th Weakest: Wet Braking · 43rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking43rd of 50
Dry Braking36th of 50

Source: Auto Bild

2025 Moottori EV Summer Tire Test R19 · 255/45R19

7th of 7

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Moottori

2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18

45th of 48
Best: Dry Braking · 43rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 46th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking46th of 48
Dry Braking43rd of 48

Source: Auto Bild

2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17

37th of 44
Best: Dry Braking · 31st Weakest: Wet Braking · 40th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking40th of 44
Dry Braking31st of 44

Source: Auto Bild

2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18

36th of 49
Best: Wet Braking · 33rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 41st
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking33rd of 49
Dry Braking41st of 49

Source: Auto Bild

Tracmax X Privilo TX3 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
EU label: wet gripB
EU label: energyC
EU label: external noise69–73 dB
SizeRetailer
195/45 R15 Amazon
165/45 R16 Amazon
195/45 R16 Amazon
205/45 R16 Amazon
205/55 R16 Amazon
215/40 R16 Amazon
215/45 R16 Amazon
195/40 R17 Amazon
195/45 R17 Amazon
205/40 R17 Amazon
205/45 R17 Amazon
205/50 R17 Amazon
205/55 R17 Amazon
215/40 R17 Amazon
215/45 R17 Amazon
215/50 R17 Amazon

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