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Apollo Aspire 4G

Ultra High Performance Summer

Replaced by the Apollo Aspire XP

The Apollo Aspire 4G is an economy ultra high performance summer tire with generally weak wet grip and inconsistent braking performance. It has shown some dry grip and comfort, but usually finishes well down the order in independent tests.

The quick answer

Owners say 61% from 10 owner reviews 40% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 16th average finish across 7 independent tests Latest: P30 of 50 · 2023 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 10owner reviews
  • 26,988miles driven
  • 7professional tests
  • 37sizes available
Apollo Aspire 4G 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Apollo Aspire 4G

7.3/10

Better than 49% of summer tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 10 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2023 52% 89%
Owner reviews10 owner reviews · rated 61% 23% 11%
Combined 49% 7.3

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 47% 53% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 54% 47% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 45% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 74% of the test figure. The other 26% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2023 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P30 / 50
  2. 2017 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Shootout Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P21 / 51 Placing only
  3. 2014 2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 225/50 R17 P12 / 12 Placing only
  4. 2014 2014 ACE Summer Tire Test ACE · 225/45 R17 P8 / 11 Placing only
  5. 2014 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P15 / 15 Placing only
  6. 2014 2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tire Shootout Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P15 / 50 Placing only
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  1. 2013 2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P8 / 19 Placing only
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Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Apollo Aspire 4G averages a finish of 16th.

7 Tests
0 Test Wins
16th Average
8th Best
30th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20132023

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20232023 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P30 / 50
20172017 Auto Bild Summer Tire ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P21 / 51
20142014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/50 R17P12 / 12
20142014 ACE Summer Tire TestACE · 225/45 R17P8 / 11
20142014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P15 / 15
20142014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tire ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P15 / 50
20132013 European Summer Sports Tire TestADAC · 225/45 R17P8 / 19

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Size Range26 sizes available

205-255Width35-55Profile16-19Rim84-103 W-YLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 26 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-72dB

Popular sizes225/45 R17225/50 R17215/45 R17245/40 R18225/45 R18205/50 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Apollo Aspire 4G in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Apollo Aspire 4G stops 15.2% longer than premium rivals, 6.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 47/100, and owners rate it 5.7/10 in the wet from 10 reviews.
How good is the Apollo Aspire 4G in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Apollo Aspire 4G stops 7% longer than premium rivals, 2% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 54/100, and owners rate it 7.1/10 in the dry from 10 reviews.
What is the Apollo Aspire 4G's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Apollo Aspire 4G most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Apollo Aspire 4G?
Owners rate the Apollo Aspire 4G 6.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 10 reviews.
How well do the Apollo Aspire 4G wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Apollo Aspire 4G 5.3 out of 10 for wear across 10 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 307 miles.
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Would owners buy the Apollo Aspire 4G again?
40% of owners say they would buy the Apollo Aspire 4G again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 30% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Has the Apollo Aspire 4G been replaced?
The Apollo Aspire 4G has been replaced by the Apollo Aspire XP.
What sizes does the Apollo Aspire 4G come in?
The Apollo Aspire 4G is available in 37 sizes, ranging from 205-255/35-55 R16-19.
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What owners say

Across 10 owner ratings the Apollo Aspire 4G averages 61%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.1 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.3. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 40% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings

  • Owner score 61%
  • Dry Grip 71%
  • Road Feedback 67%
  • Handling 64%
  • Comfort 63%
  • Wet Grip 57%
  • Wear 53%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 43%

“These tires are ok for the price, I had nexen tires before and they were very good on road specially wet grip and comfort also, Apollo tires are not good for wet grip and they are noisy also. Not buying again”

  • Kia Motors
  • 500 miles
Read full review → 1,024 found this helpful
Most critical 50%

“Catastrophic experience, and I can compare with others ! Original mount on my Audi A6 Avant (III) from 2011, a non really explosive engine but still 170 hp from the 2.0 TDi, was a Bridgestone Turanza ER300 205/50R16-96W...”

  • Audi A6 Avant 2.0TDi 170
  • 17,782 miles
Read full review → 612 found this helpful

All 10 Apollo Aspire 4G reviews

Score spread across 10 written reviews
56%
Member
a good all-rounder in wet and dry conditions.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 861
29%
Member
scared to pull out of a Junction on a wet road no grip Car just jumps on front end
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 4
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 934
10%
Member
  • BMW X5
  • 225/45 R17
  • 114 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Easy Going
Almost crashed multiple times in the rain because of the tires
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 1
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,013

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43%
Member
  • Kia Motors
  • 225/45 R18 V
  • 500 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Average
These tires are ok for the price, I had nexen tires before and they were very good on road specially wet grip and comfort also, Apollo tires are not good for wet grip and they are noisy also. Not buying again
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,024
94%
Member
Dry grip- It grips excellently. Fewer traction control light flash at take offs on 177kw 320Nm car.

Wet grip- Only drove less than 2000km on the dry. Have not really experience wet driving yet.

Handling- This is where this tire shines. Its very stable and predictable and way better than the Continental Sport Contact 5p's I have replaced.

Comfort/Noise - It soaks bumps well for a 40 aspect ratio tire and it is a rather quite tire.

Buy again- I will definitely buy it again and again. Best value for money
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,052
93%
Member
You guys are not leaving proper reviews
Apollo are a mid range brand there for u cant compare them to brands like Bridgestone or continental
As a mid range tire these are the best ull get
If u want a better tire pay more money
Tires u get what u pay for
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 908
50%
Member
Catastrophic experience, and I can compare with others !

Original mount on my Audi A6 Avant (III) from 2011, a non really explosive engine but still 170 hp from the 2.0 TDi, was a Bridgestone Turanza ER300 205/50R16-96W -> 50'408 KMs then dropped
The Apollo Aspire 4G 225/55R16-99Y were dead after 28'617 kms !!

(comparison with winter mounts:
Continental WinterTS810 205/60R16-92H lasted 67'592 kms
Vredestein Snowtrac 3 205/60R16-92H are on the car for a new season)

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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 612
87%
Member
Very good tire on dry and wet roads.Sometimes I drive on the limits, but the tire still has a very good grip. With them, I have traveled 70k km have abit noise and everything fine when compare with price
and I will buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 695
63%
Member
Was talked into these by my garage, never again. It's not that they're terrible but over priced for what they are.

I aquaplaned on them once. It was in a corner going down hill in the rain, certainly not at a dangerous speed and the tires lust lost it.

Had Dunlops before that and they were great. Now have Nokian winters which are amazing!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 812
83%
Member
What a pleasant surprise. These tires were already fitted to a newly refurbished set of alloys I purchased. I have previously had many premium brands, mainly michelin, bridgestone. These tires are very very good, wet and dry grip is excellent. I have not pushed to the extreme limit as I drive 'press on' not like a lunatic! They grip and inspire confidence. Like most people I drive the same route to work and I can certainly feel the improved levels of grip compared to michelin pilot primacy, these were not worn out BTW. Cannot comment on wear as I have only had them 2 months.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 657
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