Wanli Snowgrip S1083 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 38 · 7 reviews analysed Road tests 61 · 5 tests
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The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 is a polarizing budget winter tire that performs adequately in deep snow and freezing temperatures but struggles significantly in wet conditions. While some users report impressive traction in heavy snow, others note a lack of stability and confidence-inspiring grip, particularly when temperatures rise above 7°C.
Owners rate it 23 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
38/100From 7 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
61/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews found online.
The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 is a polarizing budget winter tire that performs adequately in deep snow and freezing temperatures but struggles significantly in wet conditions. While some users report impressive traction in heavy snow, others note a lack of stability and confidence-inspiring grip, particularly when temperatures rise above 7°C.
Pros
- Strong traction in deep snow and winter storm conditions
- Cost-effective option for budget-conscious drivers
- Acceptable performance when used strictly within the intended sub-7°C temperature range
Cons
- Poor wet weather performance, frequently described as feeling unstable or 'hovercraft-like'
- Noticeable 'wobble' or lumpy ride quality during initial use or cold starts
- Significant loss of grip and handling precision when temperatures exceed 10°C
- Inconsistent manufacturing quality leading to potential balance issues
Worth knowing
- Users with 4x4 vehicles, such as the Jeep Patriot, reported highly successful performance in deep snow and ice.
- Drivers of FWD vehicles with moderate power reported significant traction loss and wheel spin in wet or icy conditions.
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5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
45th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 45th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 AZ SUV Winter tire Test · 235/60 R18
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 9 | |
| Noise | 6th of 9 | |
| Price | 1st of 9 |
2014 50 Winter tire Braking Overview · 225/50 R17
42nd of 48
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 Winter tire Overview - Braking · 195/65 R15
49th of 50
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
43rd of 42
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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