Zeetex HP2000 vfm review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 31% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 59 · 34 reviews analysed Road tests 56 · 4 tests
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Zeetex HP2000 vfm has a Relative Score of 58 out of 100 among summer tires. In 4 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for efficiency (75) and weakest for dry (47). 34 owner reviews rate it 59 out of 100. 85% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 23,000 km (14,000 miles), newest 2020.
- Weak point: Treadwear 53 — 19th of 20 (2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test)
- Weak point: Dry 47 — 20th of 20 (2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test), 41st of 45 (2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout)
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
59/100From 34 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
56/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 34 owner reviews found online.
The Zeetex HP2000 vfm receives generally positive reviews for its exceptional value, high comfort levels, and respectable grip in both wet and dry conditions. While most users find them to be an unbeatable budget-friendly option compared to premium brands, a few note compromises in longevity, high-speed handling precision, or performance in wet weather.
Pros
- Exceptional price-to-quality ratio and overall affordability
- High level of comfort with low cabin noise and reduced road imperfections
- Good dry grip and reliable emergency braking performance
- Competent handling for daily driving and touring
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users
- Reduced steering feedback and handling sharpness compared to true high-performance tires
- Mixed performance in wet conditions, with some users noting rear-end grip loss
- Occasional reports of tire noise and vibration on specific vehicle models
Worth knowing
- Drivers of smaller hatchbacks and compacts (like the Mini Cooper S on 215/40 R17) praised the quiet ride and dry cornering, though some felt they lacked true high-performance feedback.
- Heavier vehicles and sports coupes (such as a 2-ton car and a Peugeot RCZ) experienced surprisingly strong emergency braking and solid general handling relative to the low purchase price.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
34th of 44
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 39th of 44 | |
| Dry Braking | 32nd of 44 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R18
20th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 20th of 20 | |
| Noise | 6th of 20 | |
| Value | 4th of 20 | |
| Price | 1st of 20 | |
| Wear | 19th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
18th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 29th of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
41st of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 37th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 41st of 45 |
Source: Auto Bild
Zeetex HP2000 vfm specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B in 65% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 96% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 69–70 dB |
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